UK Timeline : Doctor Who

Originally Posted by Stephen

Disney didn't force anything. RTD also wanted this to be season 1 as its a new beginning for the show.

If you believe that nonsense, I have a "leaning tower" to sell you.
Disney wanted it, to put firmly put their mark on the fact they are bank rolling it now.

Originally Posted by Stephen

It's a fresh new era. Just like 2005 was seris 1.

Its no more of a new era than than the previous changes of Doctor.
Starting back at series 1 (in 2005) was debatable, but it was a clear relaunch after 16 years (excluding the film) so widely accepted. This is just a continuation of the current show, with a new doctor, if they started at one again everytime that happened, we'd be on our 14th/15th/16th Season 1 by now - there is simply no justification for starting back at Season 1 again.

I doubt I'll see any of them until next weekend at the earliest, so far, mixed reviews/responses from people I know who have watched them.

[Stephen]

Disney have no direct control over the series, or the content of it. RTD is firmly in control as showrunner and his production company Bad Wolf making it at their studios. First time the BBC have let a third party produce the show.

Disney get to make suggestions but as has been stated one more than one occasion by RTD and his team. They are only suggestions he he doesn't have to implement anything. Disney did indeed contribute to the budget by buying the international streaming rights to the show. Doesn't give them any control over writing, directing or any content. Production is firmly under Bad Wolf.

It was more than just another series though. New team running it, new international streaming partner, RTD is back, New Doctor and Companion and also a slight New direction with the idea of fantasy being a big influence. Also the doctor himself is refreshed with all his past trauma and issues being left with 14 to deal with

Calling it series 1 is just marketing. Disney doesn’t want it to look like a ton of stuff is missing from its catalogue, and it suits the BBC to make it look like the thing has had a brand refresh. Though there can be little doubt that the desire for clear season/episode numbering on Disney+ is where the idea originated.

Also less offputting to newbies. No one wants to start a show at season 16.

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by Damien

Also less offputting to newbies. No one wants to start a show at season 16.

Isn't it season 14?

Or if going on original numbering season 40.