It’ll be a long wait for the newest season of Doctor Who, but at least it’s returning.
Doctor Who Season 2 promises to answer some of the questions left over from the end of Season 1 and will likely stir up some brand-new mysteries.
Whether you’re looking for info about who will be traveling in the TARDIS or when the new adventures are coming, we have you covered. Bookmark this post; it will be updated as new information becomes available.
Doctor Who fans are divided about the Season 1 finale because it didn’t answer all their questions. The answers it did give disappointed some people but made perfect sense to others.
If you were one of the people who was confused, frustrated, or annoyed by the season finale, the good news is that Season 2 will likely address most of your concerns.
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As always, the producers are playing it close to their chest and haven’t released many official spoilers yet.
Still, we know a fair amount about Doctor Who Season 2. Read on to see if we’ve answered your burning questions yet!
Has Doctor Who Been Renewed?
Yes! Doctor Who Season 1 was filmed so long ago that the second season had already started production long before the first one finished airing.
If you’ve heard rumors that the series is in danger of cancellation, don’t panic. It’s true that Doctor Who Season 3 has not been commissioned yet; however, the BBC has not ordered any shows to begin production in 2025 yet.
This is similar to how most American series are renewed for only one year at a time, so there wouldn’t be any news about whether your favorite show is returning in 2026.
While we’re waiting for news about Season 3, Season 2 is definitely on its way.
What Happened at the End of Doctor Who Season 1?
Season 1 ended with one of the most exciting and horrific stories to date.
At the end of the first part of the two-part season-ender, the Doctor learned that Susan Twist’s character was not his granddaughter, as he had hoped — she was Sutekh, the ancient god of death that the Doctor had stopped from escaping once before.
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Sutekh was determined to destroy all life in the universe.
He explained that he had infiltrated the TARDIS 49 years earlier when the Doctor tried to banish him into the Time Vortex and had used the machine’s memory banks to create replicas of a woman similar to the Doctor’s granddaughter wherever the Doctor went.
Thus, Sutekh had an army of “angels of death” all over the universe who could spread his deadly dust and kill everyone it came in contact with. However, the Doctor could undo the damage once he overcame his guilt over what he had unleashed.
The Doctor tied Sutekh to the back of the TARDIS and flew backward through all the areas Sutekh had attacked, forcing the god to restore life. Once this was done, he cut Sutekh loose while lamenting that he hated being like him and killing anyone.
Once Sutekh was disposed of, the Doctor returned to UNIT, where he ran a DNA test to help Ruby learn who her birth mother was.
Ruby’s birth mother had been a scared teenager who abandoned Ruby on the church doorstep because she felt it was the safest situation for her baby.
This revelation upset some fans, as they expected Ruby to be related to the Time Lords or another powerful race of beings.
In any case, the Doctor convinced Ruby to leave the TARDIS behind so she could get to know her birth family. Still, after he dematerialized, the mysterious Mrs. Flood broke the fourth wall to tell the audience that the Doctor’s story would “end in terror.”
Could Sutekh Appear Again On Season 2?
Sutekh supposedly died when the Doctor threw him into the Time Vortex, but since the Doctor was wrong the first time he thought he destroyed him, there’s a slim possibility that Sutekh is alive and biding his time.
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If Sutekh is alive, the next battle is unlikely to happen during Season 2.
Showrunner Russell T. Davies has stated unequivocally that Sutekh is dead, making it clear he has no intention of resurrecting him for a new story any time soon.
However, Sutekh was one of the most feared gods of the Pantheon of Discord, so Davies could change his mind in the future, or a different showrunner could decide to bring Sutekh back for a third round.
Additionally, there is likely to be some aftereffects of having died at Sutekh’s hand and been resurrected, especially since Kate Lethbridge-Stewart said she couldn’t fully remember what happened to her after she turned to dust.
What Storylines Can We Expect on Doctor Who Season 2?
While we don’t know yet what specific adventures the Doctor will have, the new season will address a big mystery: who Mrs. Flood really is.
Mrs. Flood was introduced in the 2023 Christmas Special as Ruby’s eccentric but kindly neighbor. However, she soon proved she was anything but.
She knew what the TARDIS was and encouraged Ruby to go inside, and that was only the beginning of her strange behavior.
She was the only person not bothered by the mysterious apparition following Ruby during “73 Yards,” and during the finale she seemed to turn evil while alone with Cherry.
Actress Anita Dobson, who plays Mrs. Flood, has said that she is being kept in the dark about her character’s true identity; however, she also noted that a lot more will be revealed during Season 2 and that she’s been enjoying learning more when she receives each script.
Since Ruby left the TARDIS to be with her birth family but is expected to travel with the Doctor again during Season 2, an early storyline will likely revolve around her reasons for reuniting with her time-traveling friend.
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There has been wide speculation that her grandmother will also play a more significant role this time.
So far, Cherry is the only one who knows that Mrs. Flood isn’t the sweet woman she pretends to be, and once Ruby and Carla find out the truth, they’ll want to do anything to protect Cherry.
Finally, Russell T Davies has said there’s more to Ruby’s birth family than it seems.
Although her birth mother is “ordinary,” we don’t yet know about her father.
Sharp-eared viewers have wondered if there is a connection between his name being William Garnet and the evil Roger Ap GWilliam, the fascist politician whose rise to power in 2046 appears to be a fixed point in time.
In addition to solving these mysteries and the question of who picked up the Master’s gold tooth at the end of “The Giggle,” the Doctor and his companions will probably face the monster of the week, as they do in most episodes.
The Daleks, Cybermen, and Master were all absent from Season 1 to give them a rest after being overexposed during the Thirteenth Doctor’s tenure, but any of them could appear in brand new stories. It’s also likely that UNIT will make at least one appearance.
The headquarters is now within driving distance of the Sunday home, and Ruby has struck up a friendship with Rose Noble, so it’s logical to include them in whatever happens with Mrs. Flood. UNIT could also appear to help the Doctor investigate various other alien phenomena.
Which Cast Members are Returning for Doctor Who Season 2?
Doctor Who has the unique feature of recasting its lead character occasionally when the Doctor regenerates after being mortally wounded. However, Ncuti Gatwa will continue to play the Doctor during the new season and probably any third season that may be commissioned.
Although Ruby (Millie Gibson) decided to leave the TARDIS after the season finale, she has been confirmed to appear during Season 2. However, whether she will be back full-time or on a recurring basis is unclear.
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Actress Verada Sethu, who guest starred as Mundy Flynn during “Boom,” is also joining the cast as a not-yet-named companion. While she could be playing Mundy again, it’s more likely that she’s playing a new character.
Doctor Who often recruits guest stars to join the main cast as different characters — Colin Baker, who played the Sixth Doctor, was one such guest star! Additionally, it wouldn’t make sense for Mundy to leave the orphan she’s responsible for to travel the universe with the Doctor.
Anita Dobson will also be returning as Mrs. Flood.
Many characters are possibly recurring:
- Michelle Greenidge as Carla Sunday
- Angela Wynter as Cherry Sunday
- Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart
- Bonnie Langford as Melanie Bush
- Yasmin Finney as Rose Noble
None of these characters have been confirmed, but all are logical possibilities. Ruby’s family must be involved with her new storyline, especially if it intersects with Mrs. Flood’s true identity. If UNIT is involved, Kate and Melanie will likely appear.
Rose was established to be working for UNIT but didn’t have much to do during the season finale. That could have set the stage for her to have a more significant role next time UNIT is involved with a story.
When Will Doctor Who Season 2 Premiere?
The Doctor Who Christmas Special will air on Christmas Day 2024, and actress Nicola Coughlan will guest star rather than the episode featuring a regular companion.
The exact date for the return of the new season after the Christmas special has not yet been announced. However, if the schedule is anything like the schedule for Season 1, it will premiere in early May 2025.
Season 1 premiered on Disney+ 24 hours before it was broadcast on the BBC and streamed on the BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom, so the new season will likely follow the same schedule.
How Many Episodes Will There Be of Doctor Who Season 2?
Doctor Who Season 2 is expected to have nine episodes, counting the Christmas special, two less than Season 1, considering three specials aired before the season began.
This is disappointing news. Previous seasons have had 12 – 15 episodes, which gave the stories more time to develop, and Season 1 of the soft reboot felt somewhat rushed because of the short episode count.
The good news is that while the season is equally short, we will likely have no more Doctor-Lite episodes.
Ncuti Gatwa was mostly absent from two episodes of Season 1 because he was still filming the final season of Sex Education, but he no longer has that scheduling conflict.
Is There a Doctor Who Season 2 Trailer?
A dialogue-free trailer showcases Vedara Sethu’s inclusion in the cast, although it does not show much.
A full trailer will likely be released closer to the air date, so bookmark this page and check it regularly. We will post the trailer as soon as it is available.
In the meantime, hit the comments and tell us what you’re hoping will happen during Doctor Who Season 2 and who you think Mrs. Flood is.
Doctor Who Season 2 will stream on Disney+ during the spring of 2025.
