The TARDIS is flying back to television sets in 2021 as Doctor Who returns for its thirteenth season. Jodie Whittaker is back as the Doctor and fans can expect bigger and bolder adventures than ever before. Below you’ll find everything you need to know about Doctor Who season 13.
Doctor Who season 13 release date
The BBC has not revealed a release date for season 13 yet, but new episodes will arrive in 2021, so fans won’t have to wait too much longer.
We’ll have the release date information here as soon as it’s available.
Doctor Who season 13 cast
Jodie Whittaker is coming back in her third season as the Doctor. Rumors have been swirling about Whittaker’s tenure on the show, with lots of speculation that she will leave after season 13.
Historically, actors typically play the Doctor for three seasons before passing the torch to the next Doctor. Season 13 would mark Whittaker’s third season, so there is speculation that she will leave during the Doctor Who specials in 2022.
With the pandemic causing an unprecedented delay in filming, it feels like Whittaker has been piloting the TARDIS longer than other modern-era Doctors, but that’s largely due to the span of time between season 12 and 13. She’s about to enter her third season and it’s possible that the BBC will keep her on in the role through the pandemic because now is not the time for big changes.
Mandip Gill will return in season 13 along with John Bishop, who will play Dan, the new Companion. A panel at the recent Comic-Con@Home event also introduced Jacob Anderson as Vinder, a new character to be introduced in season 13.
Watch: Doctor Who season 13 trailer
The official season 13 trailer isn’t out yet, but fans were treated to a teaser during the Comic-Con@Home panel:
More about Doctor Who season 13
You can watch the Doctor Who panel from Comic-Con at Home below.
It’s full of insight from the cast and crew into the upcoming season, and it offers a first look at new cast members Bishop and Anderson.
There will also be another New Year’s Day special in 2022, which could mark the point when the Doctor regenerates (if that’s happening).
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