Exclusive: The Doctor Who showrunner says it’s likely news of a third season won’t come until after season two has aired
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Doctor Who season 2may not be kicking off until next year, but fans are already looking ahead into the future praying that the beloved sci-fi show will be renewed beyond that. Hey, this seriesisall about time, I guess…
But will a third season happen? Showrunner Russell T Davies is remaining hopeful despite there being no updates, as he tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Agatha All Along on the cover and hits newsstands on September 4.
As the writer revealed, Davies doesn’t expect there to be news on a third season renewal until the second one has aired stating: “It’s an industry decision, it’s like any business – these things take time. I think the decision will come after the transmission of season two. That’s what we’re expecting, that’s what we’ve always been heading towards.”
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Doctor Who season 1 is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer in the UK and viaDisneyPlus in all other territories. Read more inthe latest issue of SFX magazine, which features Agatha All Along on the cover and will be available from Wednesday, September 4.
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