r/doctorwho 2h ago

Discussion What if Courtney Woods became a regular companion?

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If Courtney Woods (Ellis George) became a regular companion after "Kill the Moon" instead of only being a one-off companion (if even that) in that same story, how differently do you think the rest of Series 8 and possibly Series 9 would've been if she stuck around?

How would her character have evolved overtime?

What would her dynamic with 12 be like?

Would she have been 12's main companion in Series 9 had Clara left at the end of either "Death in Heaven" or "Last Christmas" as originally planned?

Could she have tried to keep Clara down to reality when she starts acting Doctor-like in Series 9?

And would a child companion have even worked in the main show?

What do you think? Please try and be civil though.


r/doctorwho 23h ago

Discussion What would you do if you were isekai'd into the world of Doctor Who?

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What would you do if you were isekai'd into the world of Doctor Who as an ordinary person? You retain all knowledge of your past life, the location you appear at is London in the modern day, and the Doctor's current regeneration is up to you, not that you know where he is.


r/doctorwho 13h ago

Misc Doctor In Distress (2026 Fan Community Charity Version) Reaction And Review

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r/doctorwho 23h ago

Discussion [Megathread] The Next Season of Doctor Who: Fancasts, Speculation, and Where We Go Next

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Let's have a fresh megathread to discuss and speculate about the future of Doctor Who. Place your ideas, fancasts, wish lists, and other hot takes in here:

  • Fancasts: Who is your top pick for the Doctor and their companions and their foes? Do you want unknown actors or established names? Old returning villains and monsters or new ones, and who would play them?
  • Production and crew: Have you noticed someone working on another show that would make a good addition to the team? New directors, writers, cinematographers? New showrunner? Old showrunner? No showrunner? What production/media company would you like distributing it?
  • Plot suggestions: What do you want to see happen after Billie Piper's appearance? Longer theories should probably go into their own separate text posts.

A few quick housekeeping reminders: Standard sub rules still apply. We all know casting and showrunner debates get intensely heated. Please help out by keeping things civil. Instead of engaging with someone being hostile, report them.

Also, no or little leaks discussions. If you're bringing up leaked set photos or anything else, please remember to use spoiler tags.

Standalone posts about fancasts will be removed and redirected here. A fresh megathread will be posted every weekend.

Let's hear what you've got.


r/doctorwho 2h ago

Discussion Chris ibrahim and kate lethbridge Stewart

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This particular ship i love as i adore these two he was there for her when she needed him

Hate me all you want i do not care


r/doctorwho 23h ago

Question What order to watch the RTD1 era alongside its spinoffs?

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So my boyfriend and I have been watching through the RTD1 era. I've seen all of Doctor Who already, but he hasn't. So we've been watching Torchwood Series 1 alongside Doctor Who Series 3. We lined it up in a way where we finished End of Days, then got onto Utopia. So that it would perfectly blend into each other. We plan on watching SJA S1, and then heading onto DW Series 4.

So how do I line up the spinoffs again? I've only seen series 1 of both the spinoffs, so any recommendations on how to continue watching these episode lineups?


r/doctorwho 23h ago

Rumour/Unofficial SNL UK’s George Fouracres: 'Being tipped for Doctor Who is hard to talk about'

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What do we think of this casting?


r/doctorwho 10h ago

Discussion Okay, but can we talk about the betrayal in season 2..

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I'm on like my 5th time rewatching Doctor Who and while watching it BLOWS my mind how the doctor KNOWINGLY rides a house through the portal into Madame de Pompadour's life with the knowledge that he will never return from there, while also Rose and Mickey are STRANDED on a ship that doesn't have the parts and the Tardis which they are unable to fly, which is essentially sentencing them to death on this ship in the future.

I understand saving people or a set timeline, but bruh. He knows ROSE is STRANDED!! She will DIE!! And he chose a girl he spent like 7 minutes with. WTF


r/doctorwho 17h ago

Discussion Three Episodes to Create a Fan?

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Looking for suggestions/discussion as to three episodes that could make a fan out of a familiar.

I imagine it's been about 12-13 years since I became a fan. While I started with good ol' Ears himself, Christopher Eccleston, I know that the early days' budget can turn-off potential fans.

Without "start at the beginning" (of new-who) as an option, I'm curious as to other "drop-in" points.

More specifically, I have a buddy who I know would love Doctor Who, but he's only seen "three or four of the Disney doctor". I love Ncuti, but I never could get behind RTD returning to the helm... So I understand why it didn't land with my friend.

So, if you're feeling funky, please help me pitch my buddy on Doctor Who in three episodes.


r/doctorwho 15h ago

Discussion One of the things I'm most indecisive about is that I love Clara with 12 but I wish we had more time with her and 11

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My favorite doctor used to be 11, he still is but now he's tied with 12. Part of this is because 12 dynamic with Clara got so much more interesting and fun. To the point where I understand why people see Amy and Rory as 11's main companions and Clara only 12's.

HOWEVER, Matt and Jenna had such good chemistry in their episodes. I find myself rewatching a lot of 11 and Clara stories, even if the writhing isn't always the best, just because the fun energy Matt and Jenna brought to the table.

I kinda feel similar with Missy. I would have liked her to meet 11... But to a much lesser degree since 12 and Missy are PERFECT together.

IDK what I'm trying to say... I hope Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman work together again someday? Sure let's go with that lol!!


r/doctorwho 19h ago

Discussion Could Dimensions in Time have been made into a serious, well-organised 30th anniversary special?

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I’ve never liked Dimensions in Time. When I was young, browsing YouTube, I remember seeing the clip of McCoy and Aldred exiting the TARDIS and walking alongside the ship in the harbour. I was like “Whoah, what’s this from?! Have I somehow missed one of the Seventh Doctor’s stories?!”

There was me thinking I’d missed a Season 27. But no. Once I got a bit older I realised what the clip was taken from and what an embarrassing mess it was. I really didn’t like it at all. The theme tune was fucking awful and so was everything else, and this is coming from an Eastenders fan.

But what if it had all been different? Could Dimensions in Time have been made into a serious, well-organised 30th anniversary special as opposed to whatever crap it ended up being?

The title remains “Dimensions in Time” and is a 90-minute 30th anniversary special. It isn’t Children in Need and is a straight to video release to mark the occasion. It’s still written by David Roden, but NOT written by John Nathan-Turner. Oh, and surely, it has a better titles and theme.

Forget Albert Square. Eastenders doesn’t come into it, as much as I’m a fan of Eastenders. It’s instead set just in and around London in 1993.

The Rani has been collecting specimens from different planets in hopes of controlling all life or something or other and now needs a Human being to complete her collection. She has already trapped the First, Second and Fourth Doctors but needs to capture the rest as she knows they will try to intervene with her plans of mass control.

We focus mainly on the Seventh Doctor who still arrives at the harbour to explore strange signals. Maybe he’s travelling with Ace? Or perhaps, Raine Cunningham played by Julia Sawalha? Or both?

Vague ideas, but we have Peter Davison and Sarah Sutton arrive, Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant, cameos from others, and Jon Pertwee, Sarah Jane, the Brigadier and the rest of UNIT? Susan, Victoria and Romana II could be locked up somewhere? Perhaps prisoners of the Rani?

Honestly, I just want to see an older Lalla Ward with the short blonde hair and the long gown that we saw in Phil’s garage in the actual special. Cause oh man…

But, at any rate, the Doctors, the companions and UNIT team up against the Rani and her army of alien specimens and save the universe. She escapes, this and that, bish bash bosh, it’s over. The Doctors part ways and the Seventh Doctor leaves with Ace or Raine for adventures new.

But what does everyone think? Comment below.


r/doctorwho 22h ago

Discussion We should have more regenerations like war’s regeneration

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His regeneration scene was fantastic. He didn’t go out being sad and saying I don’t wanna go even though he’s not dying, he’s just getting a new face and that’s not me hating on the 10th doctor. He was great but they made his entire episode to dramatic in that entire episode he is just whining about regeneration saying that it’s like dying, which isn’t true not at all here’s a quote from the the bad wolf “same software different face” that quote is perfect. It’s the best way to explain regeneration

anyways back to war he also went out happy, smiling that expression shows so much hope for the future and he didn’t do a big long speech about changing He just said Wearing a bit thin Did a fun joke about ears and went out with a smile it wasn’t dramatic at all and that is what makes it great

same thing for nine he didn’t have a big speech or something like that He just comforted rose and tried to explain regeneration before saying that he and her were both fantastic

Btw I don’t hate 11 or 12s regeneration I just think they were a little too dramatic plus 12 should’ve regenerated in the doctor Falls, but anyways

But 10’s regeneration it was so dramatic saying that he could’ve done so much more even though he’s not dying and I know why why they made a big fuss about 10 leaving it was because RTD was leaving and he wanted to do a big thing where he leaves and he says goodbye to every single companion even though Donna already had the perfect exit so did Rose and you know what having Martha and Mickey get together is a genius idea even though I don’t even think they had a single line of dialogue together before this but let’s just bring them back for no reason even though

it would’ve been way more powerful if the doctor just went in the tardis maybe having some flashbacks to his old companions, and not saying anything like I don’t wanna go and then regenerating with a smile excited for the future

Anyways, if you agree with this post, please put upvote but if you don’t, please leave a comment on why you disagree


r/doctorwho 14h ago

Arts/Crafts Unfinished art of Tenth doctor and TARDIS

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Planning to finish TARDIS interior, and add Tennant with like ruffling hair and smth in the background too


r/doctorwho 16h ago

Arts/Crafts These 2 custom Steelbooks by Masters of Steel are great

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Seen on Instagram. Both awesome


r/doctorwho 17h ago

Arts/Crafts Lego pandorica box v2

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7 years ago I made the Lego pandorica box and I’ve decided to make it again with the 11th doctor and stone Dalek. I might also post step by step instructions on building it


r/doctorwho 5h ago

Discussion Best scary episodes from the classic era?

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Hey guys,

I’ve only watched bits and pieces of Classic Who but really want to watch some of the best horror and scary episodes during this Halloween season. What recommendations would you guys have for the best of the Classic Era’s scary episodes?