Exclusive: Doctor Who Showrunner Hints at Season 14 Return - Find Out Here!

Summary

Steven Moffat, former Doctor Who showrunner, avoided giving a definitive answer about his return to the show in a recent interview.

Moffat commended current showrunner Russell T. Davies and reassured viewers that Doctor Who is in capable hands. With the uncertainty regarding the upcoming season and Moffat's availability, his statement hints at the potential for his comeback to the show.

Former Doctor Who writer and showrunner Steven Moffat skillfully avoids addressing a question regarding his potential return for season 14. Moffat, a renowned figure in the Doctor Who universe, gained fame for his contributions to the show's revival, initially collaborating with current showrunner Russell T. Davies in 2004. After his successful stint in the writers' room, Moffat assumed the role of Doctor Who showrunner in 2008, leading the series for several years before announcing his departure in 2016. As Moffat's involvement remains uncertain, the upcoming Doctor Who season 14 will introduce a new Time Lord, played by Ncuti Gatwa. Recently, during an interview with presenter Kirsty Wark on BBC Newsnight, Moffat skillfully deflects a question regarding a potential return to Doctor Who. Watch the video below for more details.

Moffat reassured audiences of their safety under Davies' leadership as the showrunner. Despite further questioning, Moffat did not definitively deny his potential return to the show. Instead, he left the interview with a vague statement: "That doesn't necessarily mean I have immediate plans to go to Cardiff – unless I do..." Take a look at Moffat's full quote below:

"What? Will I find myself in Cardiff tomorrow? It's surreal to be asked about this on Newsnight."

"I resigned from Doctor Who fairly recently... You see, I have a deep love and admiration for Doctor Who, it is truly a remarkable series. However, I have full confidence that Russell [T Davies] is more than capable of taking care of it."

Why Doctor Who Could (& Maybe Should) Bring Back Steven Moffat

Following the release of his last episode, "Twice Upon a Time," in December 2017, Doctor Who continued without Moffat. However, Moffat has remained consistently active in television. Alongside his involvement in Doctor Who, Moffat took on the roles of showrunner and writer for the highly popular BBC series Sherlock. Recently, he has also been engaged in projects such as the TV series Inside Man and is lending his expertise to the development of a Jekyll and Hyde adaptation titled Jekyll.

Moffat's six-year hiatus from Doctor Who and consistent workflow made it seem unlikely that he would return to the Time Lord's tales. However, the latest statement suggests that Moffat's comeback is not out of the question. While Moffat's return is not confirmed in the credits for Doctor Who season 14, many episodes do not have listed writers yet. With this uncertainty and Moffat's relatively open schedule in the coming months, there is a possibility of a Moffat resurgence in the writers' room.

Considering Davies' aim to bring Doctor Who back to its roots after viewer disappointment with the Jodie Whittaker seasons, bringing Moffat back seems like a logical move. After all, Moffat is known for writing classic Doctor Who episodes such as "Blink" and "The Empty Child," which are still revered as the show's gold standard today. If Moffat were to return, Doctor Who season 14 could reunite the Davies-Moffat dream team that initially made the revival successful.

Source: BBC Newsnight