Peter Hoar, the director of the Doctor Who episode “Lucky Day,” has shared his views on the show’s recent run on Disney+. There was a lot of excitement about the partnership between the BBC and Disney, hoping it would be the best chapter yet for Doctor Who. With Russell T. Davies, who successfully relaunched the show in 2005, back in charge and Disney’s financial backing, many expected great things. However, the collaboration didn’t live up to expectations, and after only two seasons, it’s ended due to low ratings and negative reviews.
Director Peter Hoar, currently working on a new version of Blake’s 7, recently told Deadline that Doctor Who serves as a warning. He acknowledged the show’s talented core team but believes something went off track. According to Hoar, simply increasing the budget didn’t improve the show, which is actually a positive thing given current financial constraints – nobody has a lot of money to spend these days.
Doctor Who’s Disney+ Era Shows Money Isn’t the Answer
Though Doctor Who is famous for being one of the longest-running science fiction shows ever, it’s always been made with very limited funds – famously, early Dalek armies were created with simple toys and mirrors. When Russell T Davies returned to the show with a much larger budget from Disney, fans expected a significant improvement. However, the recent season didn’t quite deliver; the writing felt unpolished, storylines moved too quickly, and some episodes weren’t successful. While the show did try some new and interesting things, it ultimately wasn’t enough to overcome these issues.
Ultimately, throwing money at a project doesn’t guarantee success. While streaming budgets may be leveling off, it’s important to remember that high costs don’t automatically mean high quality. For example, the final season of Game of Thrones cost around $15 million per episode – making it one of the most expensive shows ever – but it disappointed many viewers due to weak writing. On the other hand, last year’s Andor, despite a huge $645 million budget, was a critical success because of its strong writing and performances, not just its special effects.
In retrospect, it seems the collaboration between the BBC and Disney on Doctor Who didn’t work because the show prioritized spending the increased budget over developing compelling stories and character development. The fact that fans are rearranging the last two seasons to make the plot flow better highlights how disjointed things became. Interestingly, some of the most beloved Doctor Who episodes, like the classic David Tennant story “Blink,” were surprisingly simple and inexpensive to produce. Let’s hope the show takes these lessons to heart moving forward.
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