It’s a tough time to be a Doctor Who fan. After Disney+ and the BBC parted ways following Ncuti Gatwa’s era as the Fifteenth Doctor, things have been up in the air for the long-running sci-fi series. As of late 2026, the show is up for tender to see which company will helm its production next. And, there are estimates that the TARDIS will not land on our TV screens with new adventures until at least 2028 or 2029.* While that hiatus pales in comparison to the Wilderness Years, which was a 16 year gap between the original run’s ending in 1989 until the modern era’s 2005 debut, it is still a long wait nonetheless. We don’t disagree with the show taking a hiatus, but we do know that some of us fans feel adrift. So, here’s five ways that you can stay connected to Doctor Who during this time of silence.
*Yes, we know that Russell T Davies claimed that the show will start production again in summer 2027, but that’s not confirmed. Even so, it would be likely later in 2028 before new episodes came.
Listen to Fan-Run Doctor Who Podcasts
Fans have been doing Doctor Who podcasts for decades now, with topics ranging from recaps to reflections on pivotal moments and characters. Listening to fellow fans chat about the Whoniverse can be incredibly entertaining and comforting during this uncertain time. Doctor Who: Verity, The Writer’s Room, The Moment, Black TARDIS, and Radio Free Skaro are just a few podcasts that will literally give you thousands of hours of content to parse through while you’re working, driving, or just hanging out.
Rewatch and Reminisce, But Make It Creative
Sure, you can always hop on AMC+ to rewatch all the seasons since 2005. But who has the time to consume so much and add yet another big old marathon viewing session to your fandom plate? What you can do is have mini rewatch sessions that center around a specific theme.
Maybe you want to relieve some of the show’s best historical adventures or only dive into episodes where a companion is meeting the Doctor for the first time. There’s nothing like the joy of someone seeing the console room for the first time. Or you can turn your rewatch into a villain celebration by exploring Dalek, Cyberman, or Weeping Angels stories. Christmas episodes are also fun to get into the holiday spirit anytime you need a mood boost. Watch them alone with snacks or you can coordinate a watch with fellow Whovians.
Get Into New Adventures With Big Finish
If you are craving new stories in the Whoniverse, Big Finish is your way to go. The company has a seemingly endless collection of audio dramas with familiar and new characters. Some of them are interesting stories that expand a story that we only got a taste of in the show. For example, The Year of Martha Jones dives into what she got into as she walked the Earth while trying to get people to remember the Doctor so she could save humanity. You can find a companion or Doctor you love and basically go from there. While these adventures do cost money, there is something for everyone’s budget. You can even get free excerpts to see if this storytelling format works for you, and we hope that it does.
A Curated Doctor Who Discord
Most public fandom spaces online are just not that great. There’s always someone who wants to gatekeep, be rude and hateful, or find some other way to suck all of the joy out of the air. And sadly, Doctor Who conventions are dwindling, especially in the USA. The ones that do remain give you lots of connection, but only for a few days once a year.
So, it could be a great time to gather your trusted TARDIS team and start your own Discord. You can have watch parties, share cosplay and artwork photos, and maybe even have a question of the week to chat about. It doesn’t have to be big nor have a lot of work to it. This can just be a safe space for your group to celebrate a show you ultimately love and care about through all its ups and downs.
Infuse Your Life and Spaces With Doctor Who
It’s easy to bring a little Who joy into your everyday life. Maybe you find a short fanfic to read before bed or on your lunch break. Or, you dress like Clara Oswald for work one day. A little TARDIS on your bookshelf, listening to your fave soundtrack, posting a Doctor Who quote on socials, making a dish from the show for dinner, or even noting small things during your day that would catch the Doctor’s eye are just a few ways to make the show a part of your life. That love doesn’t have to go dormant just because the show is taking a break.