What to expect from the 12 th season of the legendary "Doctor Who"

Fans are eagerly awaiting the return of the famous series about an alien named the Doctor, who, along with his companions traveling in space and in time to save the people and the whole planet. Last season, the series underwent significant changes, After which the creators of the project took a long break.

When will the 12th season of "Doctor Who"

The BBC has not yet announced the date of the premiere of the sequel. But according to the official page on Twitter, the release will take place only in 2020.

Series 12 is on its way and will be returning to BBC One in early 2020. https://t.co/Kd1cS98j9U#DoctorWhopic.twitter.com/ysEOP6MlRu

- Doctor Who Official (@bbcdoctorwho) December 9, 2018

And in the series there is no specific release period: some seasons started in the spring, some - in the fall. But maybe the fans are waiting for a little surprise. Journal of The Radio Times reportedDoctor Who could air an extra episode before the new seriesThat before the end of 2019 BBC may release a traditional Christmas episode.

What has changed in the 11th season of "Doctor Who"

In the previous season of "Doctor Who" have been significant changes. In the first place, I have changed the series showrunner. The departure of Steven Moffat, to manage the project in 2010, it was known in advance. Instead, he was appointed writer Chris Chibnella, known for the series "Brodchorch».

Together with Moffat left the project and playing the main roles, and all wondered who would replace Peter Capaldi as the Doctor. The answer was totally unexpected. For the first time in more than 50-year history of the series for the main role was invited to a woman.

Thirteenth Doctor became Jodie Whittaker, who had worked with in Chibnellom "Brodchorche". Hints of such a turn of events could be seen in the previous season - then the eternal enemy of the protagonist Master for the first time in a woman reborn. Missy villain played by Michelle Gomez ( "Green Wing").

Changed and satellites. Thirteenth Doctor immediately escorted three earthlings: Ryan Sinclair (Tosin Cole), who suffers from dyspraxia, the husband of his grandmother Graham O'Brien (Bradley Walsh) and girl-cop Yasmin Khan (Mandeep Gill).

The plot of the new "Doctor Who" was more social: Heroes adventure most likely to occur in the world, but not in spaceAnd the characters become witnesses of various historical events and not the best manifestations of human nature.

As to these changes responded viewers

Initially, the updated series has attracted a lot of attention. Following the beginning of the adventure of the thirteenth Doctors gathered at screens Jodie Whittaker's Doctor Who Scores Record-Breaking Ratings & Reviews about 8.2 million people. The peak figure reached 9 million.

In comparison, for the start of the second season with David Tennant watched about 8 million viewers, the fifth season with Matt Smith - 7.7 million, the eighth of the season with Peter Capaldi - 6.8 million.

Record yet it remains with the pilot of the first season restarted the 2005 series. The first appearance of the ninth Doctor, played by Christopher Eccleston, gathered at the screens of 9.9 million viewers.

But, as it turned out, the audience is not too appreciated the change in the series. As a result, on the aggregator site in the eleventh season of very high marks from critics and utterly devastating - from the audience.

Later Starburst magazine even talked about rumors that Chris and Jodie Whittaker Chibnell could resign as showrunner of "Doctor Who" after the first season. But this information was not confirmed, and the entire core team will work in the future.

What will be the 12th season of "Doctor Who"

Channel BBC traditionally does not disclose details of the continuation. But Chris said ChibnellMore classic Doctor Who monsters may return in 2020That the audience will see more than the classic villains. In the eleventh season of Doctor almost never encountered aliens with their favorite fans - only New Year's series appeared familiar to all far.

Judging by the first published by frame, in the continuation of a dzhuduny. Humanoids with the heads of rhinos, performing the role of interstellar police. They know the audience from the time of the tenth Doctor.

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More good news: the actress Catherine Tate, who starred in the series in the role of Donna - companion of the Tenth Doctor - told Doctor Who: Catherine Tate Says She's Up for Donna ReturnThat it is not against the return to the project. The actress even mentioned that certain security on the set of her site remembers, so it could have just come to the shooting.