On Friday at San Diego Comic-Con, Disney Branded Television and BBC thrilled fans with the announcement of “The War Between the Land and the Sea,” an upcoming Doctor Who spinoff series. This five-part series promises to dive deep into the mythology of the Doctor Who universe, bringing back the enigmatic Sea Devils. The cast includes notable names such as Russell Tovey (Feud, American Horror Story: NYC) and Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Surface, Loki), with familiar Doctor Who faces Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart and Alexander Devrient as Colonel Ibrahim joining the fray.
What to Expect from “The War Between the Land and the Sea”
The series, created by Doctor Who showrunner and executive producer Russell T Davies and written in collaboration with Pete McTighe (A Discovery of Witches, The Pact, Doctor Who), is set to explore a gripping narrative involving an ancient threat. The official synopsis reads, “When a fearsome and ancient species emerges from the ocean, dramatically revealing themselves to humanity, an international crisis is triggered. With the entire population at risk, UNIT steps into action as the land and sea wage war.” The Sea Devils, a classic species within the Doctor Who lore, are at the heart of this new conflict.
A Look at the Sea Devils
The Sea Devils are a prehistoric species that once dominated Earth before humans came into power. These aquatic antagonists first appeared in the 1972 Doctor Who serial “The Sea Devils,” challenging John Pertwee’s Third Doctor. They resurfaced in the 1984 serial “Warriors of the Deep,” where they encountered Peter Davison’s Fifth Doctor. Their most recent appearance was in the 2022 special “Legend of the Sea Devils,” featuring Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor.
Production and Release
“The War Between the Land and the Sea” is scheduled to begin filming in August. Dylan Holmes-Williams, known for his work on Doctor Who Season 1 episodes “73 Yards” and “Dot and Bubble,” will direct the spinoff. The series will be available for streaming exclusively on Disney+ in regions where the service is available and on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the U.K.
“The War Between the Land and the Sea” is shaping up to be a must-watch for Doctor Who enthusiasts. With its compelling storyline, star-studded cast, and the return of the iconic Sea Devils, this spinoff is set to deliver an exciting new chapter in the Doctor Who saga. For more updates and in-depth discussions about this series, stay tuned to the Geek Freaks podcast.
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