Seeing a six-foot-tall, blue creature that looks like a fish walk towards you is definitely surprising at first. However, after encountering a few of them – especially when you see them doing everyday things like yawning, stretching, or even belting out Whitney Houston songs during filming – you quickly become accustomed to it.
Working alongside the blue, scaled creatures is just a normal part of filming ‘The War Between the Land and the Sea,’ the latest series from the long-running sci-fi show ‘Doctor Who.’ This new show updates the classic Sea Devils monsters, which first appeared in 1972.
“It’s racist to say Sea Devil,” screenwriter Russell T Davies tells RT, with a twinkle in his eye.
According to the show, the underwater people prefer to be called “Homo Aqua.” And it’s important to remember they don’t see themselves as monsters – in fact, the story suggests humans are the real villains.
For years, humans have polluted the oceans, and now the ocean-dwelling Homo Aqua are reaching their breaking point. Tensions are rising, and it’s up to human negotiator Barclay (Russell Tovey) and aquatic ambassador Salt (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) to negotiate a peaceful resolution before violence erupts.
Davies explains that all writers are likely grappling with how to address the climate crisis. As she gives a tour of the unique, plant-filled Homo Aqua base, she points out that we’re already experiencing the effects of climate change, and this location simply highlights that reality.
He explains that when he was first asked about returning to Doctor Who in 2021, this idea was the very first thing he suggested. He’d actually come up with it on his own beforehand.
Even though the episode features a monster from the Jon Pertwee era, includes returning characters from ‘Doctor Who’ (like Jemma Redgrave as Kate Stewart), and stars two actors who previously appeared in Russell T Davies’ 2005-2010 series, it won’t be a continuation of the main show, and we shouldn’t expect to see the TARDIS.
Davies explains the new series is intentionally more intense and realistic than previous Doctor Who adventures. While still set in the same universe, it offers a fresh and distinct perspective. He’s very happy with how it turned out.
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2025-11-06 15:04