10 Ways Russell T Davies Will Save Doctor Who
5. The Backing Of The Mouse House
Doctor Who fandom exploded recently when news broke that this silly little phone box show will be joining Disney+ in 2023.
Though there's still some confusion as to the finer points of the deal (how much creative input will Disney have, if any? Will every NuWho episode eventually join the service, or just the new ones?), it's no exaggeration to say that this might be the most significant piece of Doctor Who news since the show returned in 2005.
With over 150 million subscribers in 106 countries, the reach of Disney+ is absolutely huge. It's certainly much greater than anything the BBC could hope to accomplish on its own, and all those potential new eyeballs means that Doctor Who's popularity could be about to explode.
Fans who had difficulty accessing the show will now no longer struggle. Doctor Who will be on the Disney+ homepage alongside Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar. It's actually insane to think about, and it's clear that RTD wants to give Doctor Who the global stage it deserves.