Doctor Who has endured a roller coaster couple of years, but numerous standout episodes and a well-received spinoff cannot gloss over the predicament currently giving England's adopted Time Lord sleepless nights. With unspectacular viewing figures (by Russell T Davies' own admission) and the Disney partnership coming to an end, Doctor Who has been left in limbo. Ncuti Gatwa hurried toward the exit door, Billie Piper filmed an ambiguous segue into 2026's Christmas special, and the future remains otherwise unclear.