05-05-2024, 03:04 PM
While it's a shame to break the series numbering that's been established since 2005, I can understand the logic. Doctor Who is no longer solely a BBC show, it's a partnership with Disney+ which will bring it to an entirely new audience, and from their perspective you simply can't start with Season/Series 14, it would make no sense. Giving the UK different series numbering to the rest of the world would also be a non-starter. In the same way that Torchwood: Miracle Day (a BBC/Starz co-production) was never officially termed as Series 4, they sort of tiptoed around that completely.
As for Series vs Season, I think both can be valid depending on context. Historically, I believe the original run from 1963-1989 was often referred to as 'Seasons' in contemporary documents and listings, long before the revival came along. Flipping back to Seasons now does feel like a US/Disney influence, but to be honest it's so prevalent these days (including the classic run which is actively being released on Blu-ray under the 'season' banner) that I don't mind it too much.
Steven Moffat wanted to reset the numbering back to Series 1 as early as 2010, but the idea wasn't popular at the time!
As for Series vs Season, I think both can be valid depending on context. Historically, I believe the original run from 1963-1989 was often referred to as 'Seasons' in contemporary documents and listings, long before the revival came along. Flipping back to Seasons now does feel like a US/Disney influence, but to be honest it's so prevalent these days (including the classic run which is actively being released on Blu-ray under the 'season' banner) that I don't mind it too much.
Steven Moffat wanted to reset the numbering back to Series 1 as early as 2010, but the idea wasn't popular at the time!