From: blueshirt@indigo.news   
      
   The Last Doctor wrote:   
      
   > On 01/03/2025 08:50, Blueshirt wrote:   
   > > Disney press release for the forthcoming Doctor Who Season   
   > > 2...  or Season 15 if you're in the UK... or, a.n.other   
   > > number that makes more sense...   
   > >   
   > > [Quote]   
   > > "Doctor Who remains one of the most watched programmes on   
   > > iPlayer and was a top 5 series on Disney+ globally every   
   > > week it aired, as well as being the BBC’s top drama for   
   > > under 35’s this year making it one of the biggest programmes   
   > > for the demographic across all streamers and broadcasters."   
   > > [Unquote]   
   >   
   > So, the cock of doom and his angry aggy parrot   
   > notwithstanding, Disney Plus has finally made a statement   
   > about their experience of the show. "Doctor Who was a top 5   
   > series on Disney+ globally every week it aired."   
      
   I assume that means Disney were happy enough with it. If they   
   are still happy after S2/S15 airs then they might be inclined to   
   order some more episodes.   
      
   If they don't, we'll know that "Doctor Who" didn't reach Disney's   
   expectations viewer wise.   
      
   > That is a much more positive view for the bottom line, and for   
   > the prospects of a follow up Disney deal, than I've ever heard.   
      
   A bit of positivity is always good. We could have done with some   
   of that when all the YouTube nay-sayers were doing their bit...   
      
   > > Roll on April 12th...   
   >   
   > If that level of Disney viewership is sustained, and it can   
   > stay a top 10 show on the BBC, then renewal is looking more   
   > and more likely. Even if the quality doesn't improve (and   
   > we're guaranteed at least one very whimsical and childish   
   > episode, with the recent cartoon Alan Cumming episode   
   > announcement ...)   
      
   Whimsical and childish, plus an episode with singing... the   
   forthcoming season of "Doctor Who" looks like being a mixed bag.   
   I just hope the quality does improve some bit. The show is on   
   trial for its life. (If we are to believe the rumours.) Now is   
   not the time for too much silliness or gimmicks.   
      
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