Doctor Who Season 15: News, Potential Release Date, Plot and Cast

Season 14 of Doctor Who showcased a range of styles, from Welsh folk-inspired horror to Bridgerton-esque adventures. With just one episode left in this year’s installment, fans are eagerly awaiting the finale.

Spoilers for Doctor Who season 14 below

The previous episode reintroduced a classic villain from the Tom Baker era, Sutekh, the God of Death. It also brought us closer to unraveling the mystery of Ruby Sunday’s enigmatic mother, who abandoned her at a church years ago.

The upcoming final episode promises to provide answers and potential hints for the future. Here’s everything we know so far.

For those looking to catch up before the finale, as well as the new Netflix adaptation starring David Tennant, we’ve got you covered.

When does the Doctor Who season 14 finale air?

The season finale, titled “Empire of Death,” is set to premiere on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 7pm ET / 4pm PT on Disney+ in the US. UK viewers can stream it on BBC iPlayer on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 12am BST, followed by a BBC One airing at 6:40pm BST on the same day. Some cinemas in the UK are also screening the episode on June 21.

When will Doctor Who season 15 be released?

According to showrunner Russell T Davies, the next season of Doctor Who is expected to premiere in May 2025 with eight episodes. While the BBC and Disney+ refer to it as ‘season 2,’ most fans consider it season 15. Filming commenced in October, so a delay seems unlikely.

Additionally, a Christmas special is in the works, featuring Nicola Coughlan alongside the Doctor in the TARDIS.

Who is the fifteenth Doctor and the companion in the next season?

Ncuti Gatwa will reprise his role as the Doctor, known for his work in “Sex Education.” Millie Gibson is expected to return as Ruby Sunday, with Varada Sethu joining as a new companion. Jonah Hauer-King has also been cast in an undisclosed role.

Russell T Davies returns as showrunner for the series’ 60th anniversary, with familiar characters potentially making appearances.

What could the plot of Doctor Who season 15 be about?

Predicting the plot of season 15 is challenging without the conclusion of season 14. Expect supernatural threats and the continuation of Mrs. Flood’s mystery to play a significant role.

This article will be updated post the airing of “Empire of Death.”

What does the bigeneration mean for Doctor Who?

In the 60th Anniversary Special, the unique bigeneration occurred, resulting in two Doctors working together to defeat the Toymaker. The fifteenth Doctor embarks on new adventures, while the fourteenth Doctor finds solace with the Noble-Temple family.

The bigeneration sets the stage for exciting possibilities, including potential cameos and spin-offs featuring the fourteenth Doctor.

According to Davies, the bigeneration has significant implications for the future of Doctor Who.

In the commentary for The Giggle (available on BBC iPlayer), it is mentioned that all the Doctors came back to life with their individual Tardises, thanks to the gift of the Toymaker. They are now traveling in what is referred to as a Doctor verse. Sylvester McCoy woke up in a drawer in a morgue in San Francisco, while Jon Pertwee woke up on the floor of a laboratory.

The concept of Bigeneration was considered a myth by the Time Lords until this event occurred, opening up new possibilities.

For viewers in the US, Disney+ is now the platform for new Doctor Who episodes. The service starts at $7.99 per month, and the new logo for the show was revealed alongside this announcement.

If you prefer to watch episodes from the BBC, you can use a VPN to stream episodes on iPlayer as if you were in the UK. However, this may be a breach of the iPlayer terms of use since you won’t be paying the license fee. Warner Bros. had streaming rights to the series on Max, where you can watch Doctor Who from 2005 until the end of Jodie’s era. Classic Doctor Who episodes can be found on BritBox.