Why Disney’s Plan to Marvelize Doctor Who Failed

Why Disney’s Plan to Marvelize Doctor Who Failed

Now that Disney has officially ended its partnership with Doctor Who, it's time to examine what went wrong.

For most Doctor Who fans, the news of Disney's break-up with the BBC came as a relief. The show had been in a state of uncertainty since season 15 concluded earlier this year, with lead actor Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor regeneration feeling like a rushed finale.

A Deadline report reveals the behind-the-scenes issues that characterized Doctor Who's time with Disney, and it's a complex situation.

Deadline has a deep dive into the behind-the-scenes madness that apparently categorized Doctor Who’s time in the Mouse House, and it’s… a lot.

Author's summary: Disney's plan to revamp Doctor Who failed due to creative differences.

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