Initially, the show’s creators tried to keep David Tennant’s return under wraps, only hinting at his appearance in the project. In the final episode of the 13th season, there was another regeneration of the Doctor, and actress Jodie Whittaker, who played the character throughout the season, transformed into David Tennant. Fans joyfully welcomed the news, but the creators had to temper their expectations.
The beloved actor is returning to the role but only for three episodes, after which he will be replaced by the young star of “Sex Education,” Ncuti Gatwa. Tennant will appear in the special episodes dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the project, after which he will pass the role to his young colleague. The release date for the new episodes is May 11, 2024.
Along with the British actor, actress Catherine Tate will return to the show. She played a character named Donna Noble, who became the Doctor’s companion in the 10th season. It is not yet known if the actress will stay for the entire season or if her appearance will be guest-starring only in the special episodes. The main antagonist of the new series will be portrayed by Neil Patrick Harris. The creators keep this information under wraps, but rumors suggest he will play the Celestial Toymaker, an enemy of the Doctor from the 3rd season, shown in the 1960s. This villain was beloved by viewers at the time, so his return is quite logical. The release date for the 14th season of “Doctor Who” is May 11, 2024.
Changes in the series affected not only the cast but also the showrunners. Russell T. Davies became the showrunner for the new episodes. An interesting fact is that it was he who proposed bringing back the popular sci-fi project to the screens in 2005. The new episodes of the show are being produced by BBC in collaboration with Disney. The series will now be available on Disney’s streaming service, marking a new chapter in the show’s development. The release date for the new episodes is May 11, 2024.
Release Schedule for Season 14:
| Episode | Release Date |
|---|---|
| 14×01 | May 11, 2024 |
| 14×02 | May 11, 2024 |
| 14×03 | May 18, 2024 |
| 14×04 | May 25, 2024 |
| 14×05 | June 1, 2024 |
| 14×06 | June 8, 2024 |
| 14×07 | June 15, 2024 |
| 14×08 | June 22, 2024 |
