Doctor Who Director Reflects on Impact of Budget Increase on the Show

Doctor Who fans have been buzzing with speculation after Disney+ decided to pull out of its co-funding deal for the show. Director Peter Hoar, known for his work on Daredevil and The Last of Us, recently reflected on this decision, admitting that “something went wrong.” Hoar, who directed several recent Doctor Who episodes, noted that despite the extra cash infusion, the show didn’t necessarily improve.

In an interview with Deadline, Hoar acknowledged that there were various factors that could have contributed to the deal not working out as expected. However, he ultimately sees it as a positive development, especially as other streaming platforms are also becoming more cautious with their investments. Hoar also shared exciting plans to reboot the classic BBC sci-fi series Blake’s 7 with producer Matthew Bouch, citing a gap in the UK market for genre-based British content.

After much speculation, the BBC finally confirmed that it will continue Doctor Who without Disney’s financial support. Although details about the show’s future remain uncertain, fans can look forward to a Christmas special penned by Russell T Davies to potentially wrap up loose ends. Despite the challenges faced by the show, the BBC remains fully committed to keeping the TARDIS at the heart of its lineup.

The decision by Disney to walk away from Doctor Who was reportedly influenced by concerns over the show’s budget and audience size. Even Mark Gatiss, a prominent figure in the Doctor Who universe, suggested that the series could benefit from a break. Despite this setback, the BBC expressed gratitude towards Disney for their partnership and is excited about the continued success of Doctor Who.