"Disney+ Doctor Who's future has been in question since the finale of Season 2 of the Disney+ reboot, overseen by 2005 reboot showrunner Russell T. Davies. Since then, we've heard conflicting reports about whether or not we can expect Season 3, from Davies warning about a "big pause" to a BBC executive saying more is coming "soon". The most recent update - or, perhaps, warning - comes from Robert Shearman, the writer of fan-favorite Doctor Who episode "Dalek." His worry"
"Doctor Who is the longest-running sci-fi series, but it hasn't released episodes for every year of its 62-year history. While more than a dozen actors have taken on the role of the Doctor, there have been years where the future of the series was thrown completely into question, especially between the years 1989 and 2005, when the show was rebooted entirely."
Doctor Who spans 62 years but did not release episodes every year, with multiple actors portraying the Doctor and notable gaps, especially 1989–2005 during a reboot. Two years after the latest reboot, the series faces renewed jeopardy. The Season 2 finale shows Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor regenerating into Billie Piper, with end credits reading "and introducing Billie Piper" rather than naming a role. That vagueness creates uncertainty about whether the character is the Doctor. Previously, non‑TV tie‑ins maintained continuity during hiatuses; their absence makes future productions risk feeling retrogressive.
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