Russell T Davies Doesn't Mind Rewriting Doctor Who History
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has no problem with rewriting the show's history and canon contradictions. Davies explained that he has no problem rewriting the show's history and making contradictions in the canon to make room for a familiar adventure within Doctor Who. Davies used Atlantis' history in the series as an example, saying he would go back there, and to any other familiar location, if an exciting story could be told there.
Davies said, "It's destroyed Atlantis three times in its history and if someone came to me tomorrow with a great story about the destruction of Atlantis, I'd do it again." Davies also stated, "In the 1960s, with William Hartnell, they went to Troy and did the wooden horse... that so wouldn't stop me doing Troy and the wooden horse again now. I'd do it again now. That's not a spoiler – I'm not doing it! But you'd just put in one line, 'Oh, a glitch in time, we're here again!'"
Revisited Locations in Doctor Who
Davies' candid response to possible repeated adventures in the series are already reflected by the returning villains seen in some of the recent episodes. Because Doctor Who has been utilizing its history to tell more stories as of late, it wouldn't be surprising for the Doctor to go back to places like Atlantis or Troy in Doctor Who season 15. This could offer a new lens to these locations, especially if the adventure that happens in them is vastly different from their previous appearances.
Doctor Who season 15's release in 2025 will mark the 20th anniversary of the revival of the show, making it more likely for locations from the Ninth Doctor's run to show up soon. This could include anywhere from Cardiff in 1869 to Salt Lake City, Utah in 2012. Since Davies is open to any number of repeat stories, any classic tales from the past could be part of the show's future.
Familiar Faces in Doctor Who
Since a number of familiar Doctor Who characters appeared in the finale at UNIT headquarters, well-known faces could also appear in stories they've already had roles in. While this risks a sense of further repetition for such episodes, it would also help jog viewers' memories about having been there before.
Even though new adventures with the Doctor would make for more unique stories, repeated places with nods to the original appearance could still provide plenty of memorable moments.
The Doctor's New Adventures
The latest season of Doctor Who introduces the Fifteenth Doctor, joined by new companion Ruby Sunday. Their first adventure begins with "The Church on Ruby Road," where they face powerful new foes and unravel the mystery surrounding Ruby's origins. The Doctor grapples with the aftermath of a unique regeneration event and battles enemies more formidable than ever before.
The next Doctor Who episode is the 2024 Christmas special, titled "Joy to the World."
