From: doctor@doctor.nl2k.ab.ca   
      
   In article ,   
   Blueshirt  wrote:   
   >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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