10 Things The Doctor Who Reboot MUST Do

Just as the 2005 revival was a clean break from the classic series, Doctor Who’s next era needs to completely cut ties with the 2005 revival.

Towards the end, NuWho ended up feeling like a snake eating its own tail, with David Tennant and Catherine Tate returning, Midnight getting a sequel and the Doctor regenerating into Billie Piper.

Naturally the show will always call back to its past, and no-one’s going to complain about seeing the odd Ood, for example. But if it’s going to make any kind of impact, the next era needs an identity of its own. It can’t just be a variation on what’s come before.

This also goes for the behind-the-scenes talent. The next showrunner shouldn’t just be Pete McTighe or Mark Gatiss, or one of RTD, Moffat and Chibnall’s other pals. Doctor Who has been made by the same circle of people for 20 years – it's insane when you think about it, because it's not at all conducive with the change that's at the heart of the show.

Heck, maybe even someone who’s not actually that familiar with Doctor Who would be the best bet. Someone with no preconceptions and no stake in the game, who’s not afraid to come in and do their own thing.

Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy openly admitted he wasn't a fan of Star Wars, then went on to make the best Star Wars project in years. That's not a coincidence.