Doctor Who Season 14: Exciting Cast, Intriguing Storylines & All the Latest Updates

With Jodie Whittaker's Flux storyline concluded, the time is approaching for a new Doctor to appear on the screen. The news surrounding Doctor Who season 14 suggests an exciting reimagination for the beloved and ever-evolving sci-fi franchise. Since its return in 2005, Doctor Who has achieved great success under the guidance of three different showrunners (Russell T. Davies, Steven Moffat, and Chris Chibnall) and through five distinct regenerations of the Doctor. The current team of Chibnall and Jodie Whittaker have become an integral part of the TARDIS crew, completing two full seasons from 2018 to 2020, and the 6-part Doctor Who: Flux in late 2021. However, all good things must come to an end, and Doctor Who season 14 will mark the beginning of a new chapter, though one that will feature familiar faces.

Picking up from the shocking revelation in season 12 of the Timeless Child, Doctor Who: Flux introduces the Doctor's newest and oldest threat, the Ravagers. As the Flux event devastates galaxies by tearing through time and space, the Ravagers seize the opportunity to ravage the universe. The conclusion of Doctor Who: Flux in "The Vanquishers" sees the Doctor effortlessly stopping the Flux, committing genocide against her enemies, engaging in flirtation with Yaz, and receiving a foreboding warning from the embodiment of Time. It may have been a long night's work, but Jodie Whittaker's Thirteenth Doctor will not remain inactive for long. Now that Doctor Who: Flux has come to an end, what lies in store for Doctor Who season 14?

The Latest Doctor Who Season 14 News

Ncuti Gatwa, the newly appointed Doctor, shared the latest scoop on Doctor Who season 14. Discussing his involvement in the beloved franchise, Gatwa divulged intriguing details about his interpretation of the iconic character. According to him, the crew faced difficulties keeping pace with his portrayal as he embraced the role. Furthermore, Gatwa provided insight into his Doctor's persona, highlighting a blend of emotional vulnerability concealed by humor and a sense of loneliness. He further teased his energetic approach, causing challenges for the cameramen on set.

Doctor Who Season 14 Is Confirmed

His comments also provide further insight into the direction of the new season. Based on what he says, Gatwa's doctor is most reminiscent of Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant, both of whom had deep feelings of guilt due to the Time War in the past. Additionally, the return of Tennant's doctor suggests that the show is veering towards a darker theme once again.

Unsurprisingly, Doctor Who season 14 has already been confirmed for quite some time. However, the most intriguing aspect of this confirmation isn't just the renewal itself, but rather the news that a previous showrunner will be taking over from Chris Chibnall. In addition to Jodie Whittaker's announcement of departure in July 2021, Chris Chibnall also confirmed his own exit as showrunner, with the returning Russell T. Davies stepping in to fill the role.

According to the recent announcement by the BBC, Davies will continue as the showrunner for at least Doctor Who season 14, with the possibility of extending his role. Davies played a crucial role in revitalizing Doctor Who in 2005 and remained as showrunner during the reigns of Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant, until he passed the torch to Steven Moffat in 2009. While Doctor Who season 14 has been confirmed, it will consist of a shorter episode count, totaling only 8 episodes for the upcoming installment.

Doctor Who Season 14 Release Date Prediction

Russell T. Davies' return to Doctor Who seems to begin with the 60th anniversary special, expected to be aired in November 2023. This special could either be a standalone episode or a short series like Doctor Who: Flux (although the former seems more likely considering the 50th anniversary), and would naturally be followed by a festive special in December 2023. As a result, it is anticipated that the fourteenth season of Doctor Who will premiere in the fall of 2024. Doctor Who has previously had unpredictable premiere dates, but in the last seven seasons, five of them started between August and October, indicating a considerable gap between the debut of the Fourteenth Doctor and the fourteenth season of Doctor Who.

Doctor Who Season 14 Cast

: Production of Doctor Who season 14 is currently underway, although an official release date has not yet been announced. Filming for the new season commenced on December 5, as confirmed through a tweet on Twitter. The duration of the filming schedule for this installment has not been disclosed. The BBC Press Office account on Twitter shared an image showcasing the new costumes of the Doctor and Ruby Sunday. Doctor Who season 14 will consist of eight regular episodes along with four Specials.

The Doctor Who season 14 cast has made some exciting announcements. Ncuti Gatwa from Sex Education has been chosen to portray the new Doctor, while Millie Gibson will join as his companion, Ruby Sunday. Jemma Redgrave, known for her role in The Grid, is set to reprise her character Kate Lethbridge-Stewart, who serves as the Chief Scientific Officer at UNIT. In a fresh addition to the Doctor Who universe, Aneurin Barnard, recognized for his role in Dunkirk, will take on the part of Roger ap Gwilliam. Anita Dobson from EastEnders has been cast as a character named Mrs. Flood, and Jack Forsyth-Noble from Casting Kill will portray a character referred to as Will.

Doctor Who veteran Bonnie Langford will return to the series as Mel Bush, reprising her role as the companion to the sixth and seventh doctor from 1986 to 1987. Langford expressed her excitement about being included in the new generation, stating, "I’m so privileged and proud to have been a member of the Doctor Who family since the classic era and to be included in the new generation is phenomenal." With Mel's history as one of the show's best and most entertaining companions, her familiar face will bring added excitement and open up countless possibilities for season 14.

Jinkx Monsoon has been announced as a Doctor Who villain, with the official series Twitter page unveiling Monsoon in costume and dubbing them "the Doctor's most powerful enemy yet!" While details about Monsoon's character remain under wraps, speculation suggests that the piano keys on their costume could hint at their role as the leader of an evil stage production or even potentially sparking a musical episode, a first for Doctor Who. Jinkx Monsoon, renowned for being the only two-time winner of RuPaul's Drag Race, has also made a name for themselves starring in Chicago on Broadway.