Doctor Who’s new spinoff,The War Between the Land and the Sea, gets a disappointing release update from showrunner Russell T Davies, who explains when to expect the upcoming series. Thestory ofThe War Between the Land and the Seawill focus on legacy characters, part of the organization UNIT, trying to stop a global catastrophe as war is waged on an old enemy from the ocean. The series will showcase the return of the Sea Devils, first introduced in season 9 of the original series, and last seen during the 2022 special episodes. Filming began in August 2024.
However, speaking withDoctor Who Magazine(viaRadio Times), Davies, who is alsoDoctor Who’s showrunner,confirmed there will be a long wait untilThe War Between the Land and the Seagets released. The creator did build some hype for the series, though, claiming it to be one of the best series he’s ever worked on. Although it’s still some time away, he’s confident in how well-received it will be. Check out what Davies had to say below:
It’s my job to hype, but the hype for that show is still way, way off – it’s far from transmission. Here, right now, in the cool, dry downloads of a distant gaze, I can tell you… that’s one of the greatest shoots of my life and one of the greatest shows of my entire career. You can doubt me and cry hype… and get left behind. Oh my God, it’s good!
What Davies' Update Means For Doctor Who’s Upcoming Spinoff
The War Between The Land & The Sea Won’t Be Starting Anytime Soon
The spinoff went into pre-production in December 2023, meaning plenty of planning went into the show before it started filming in the summer. In addition to the Sea Devils reappearing,the five-episode show will also feature major characters from the franchise’s past, with those confirmed being Kate Lethbridge-Stewart (Jemma Redgrave), Colonel Ibriahim (Alexander Devrient), and Shirley Anne Bingham (Ruth Madeley).Doctor Whocastalums like Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Colin McFarlane will also appear, albeit in new roles.
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Davies' statement emphasizes how much detail is going into the new show, with a clear focus on how much time it will take until the series finally gets released. While it’s unclear how long the wait will be, a mixture of dedication to perfection andDoctor Whoseason 15airing in 2025 are likely key factors in having the show get pushed back to a later point in time. His statement does build hype, however, since his affirmation that it’s the best show he’s ever worked on gives it a high bar of expectation from those awaiting more news.
Our Take On The War Between The Land & The Sea’s Lengthy Wait Time
Doctor Who Will Have Plenty Of Adventures In The Meantime
Despite the long wait Davies has now confirmed forThe War Between the Land and the Sea, there are still plenty of adventures within the franchise left to look forward to in the meantime.Doctor Whoseason 15 is expected to consist of eight episodes, providing even more adventures across space and time with Nctui Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor. With plenty of adventures left to unfold, the wait for the show’s spinoff may not feel as long as the showrunner says it will be.
The War Between the Land and the Seawill be the firstDoctor Whospinoff to air on TV since 2016’sClass.
The War Between The Land and Sea
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The War Between The Land and Sea is a Doctor Who spinoff series from BBC. The live-action series will focus on the iconic Sea Devil species.
