As Deadline notes, each episode of the Disney-produced Doctor Who seasons cost somewhere around $13 million, making them a rather expensive endeavor for the studio. That price tag was likely a big factor in Disney’s decision to end the deal, and it now seems like the BBC’s plan going forward will be to play to fans’ nostalgia

The BBC struck a deal with Disney+ to air Doctor Who in 2022, with the idea that the American media conglomerate could take the franchise to the next level. “They said, ‘We want to make Doctor Who bigger.

Doctor Who was part of Disney+’s slate of shows for two seasons. But now, that collaboration has come to an end. And fans are worried about what it means for the series moving forward.