Doctor Who’slong-awaited 15th season is just around the corner, and audiences will want to be ready to watch it as soon as it releases. The long-running sci-fi show always finds itself at the center of online discussions, so those seeking to avoid spoilers should be sure to catch the season premiere right away.Doctor Who’s 15th season has been previewed to good reviews, with many critics calling it a fitting and satisfying continuation of the new era.
Furthermore, many ofDoctor Who’s best characterswill be returning for the new season, which will feature eight episodes from a variety of talented writers and directors.Russell T. Davies is returning as the screenwriter for the first and last episodes,while names such as Juno Dawson, Inua Ellams, and Pete McTighe are attached to pen others.
Doctor Who Season 15’s Premiere Releases At 3 AM EST
The First Episode Will Be Available On Saturday Morning
Because ofDoctor Who’s recent deal with Disney to secure international rights,the upcoming season (much like the last) will have a scattered release.American viewers will be able to catch the show on Disney+ at 12 a.m. Pacific Time/3 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, April 12. This late release is intended to bridge the gap between the American and British releases, given the time difference.
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The premiere episode ofDoctor Who’s new season is titled “The Robot Revolution"and isdirected byThe Last of Uscontributor Peter Hoar. The director was previously involved with season 6’s episode “A Good Man Goes To War,” and has worked alongside Russell T. Davies on multiple occasions — namely on his acclaimed dramaIt’s A Sin. Following this episode’s release on Saturday, subsequent episodes will be released weekly on the same schedule.
When Doctor Who Season 15’s Premiere Releases In The UK
The British Viewers Get A More Reasonable Release Time
Those tuning intoDoctor Whofrom the U.K. will have two different viewing options.The introductory episode ofthe Doctor’s new companionwill be available to stream on BBC iPlayer from 8 a.m. BST— a major change that was implemented following the Disney deal to ensure that British viewers can catch up early and avoid spoilers following the American release.
However, those who prefer a more traditional viewing experience can tune into BBC One at 6:30 p.m. and watch the episode live. This will be more familiar to longtime fans ofDoctor Who, as the show has held this time slot almost exclusively throughout its post-2005 reboot era. Either way, audiences across the world will have plenty of chances to jump intoDoctor Who’slatest adventures before Saturday is over.
