Iconic Sci-Fi Series ‘Doctor Who’ Revives One of Its Most Divisive Stories in a Surprising Way

The future of Doctor Who, the most successful sci-fi series of all time, remains up in the air after the franchise’s official breakup with Disney, a partnership that funded the last two seasons of the show. Leading both seasons as the Fifteenth Doctor from 2023 to 2025 was Ncuti Gatwa, who exited the show last year due to the mental and physical toll it was taking on him. The actor’s run ended in May 2025, but the usual festive special wasn't broadcast. It was confirmed last month that Doctor Who would return for Christmas 2026, much to fans' delight.