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Series 12 was first confirmed in [[April (production)|April]] [[2015 (production)|2015]], when then-showrunner [[Steven Moffat]] confirmed that ''Doctor Who'' had been renewed through 2020.<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-32202633</ref> | Series 12 was first confirmed in [[April (production)|April]] [[2015 (production)|2015]], when then-showrunner [[Steven Moffat]] confirmed that ''Doctor Who'' had been renewed through 2020.<ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-32202633</ref> | ||
Whittaker announced her own return on Friday [[7 December (production)|7 December]] [[2018 (production)|2018]], two days prior to the broadcast of the [[series 11 (Doctor Who)|series 11]] finale, {{cs|The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos (TV story)}}.<ref name="Thirteen">{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jodie-whittaker-confirms-return-doctor-who-season-12-1167388|title=Jodie Whittaker Confirms Return for 'Doctor Who' Season 12 (Exclusive)|date of source=7 December 2018|website name=Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=9 December 2018}}</ref> The series was announced almost immediately after the conclusion of said episode.<ref name="S12">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/entries/89823d93-ca6c-486b-9c82-2a71cd1560bb|title=Doctor Who Series 12 Announcement|author=The Doctor Who Team|date of source=9 December 2018|website name=Doctor Who|accessdate=9 December 2018}} </ref> | Whittaker announced her own return on Friday [[7 December (production)|7 December]] [[2018 (production)|2018]], two days prior to the broadcast of the [[series 11 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 11]] finale, {{cs|The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos (TV story)}}.<ref name="Thirteen">{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jodie-whittaker-confirms-return-doctor-who-season-12-1167388|title=Jodie Whittaker Confirms Return for 'Doctor Who' Season 12 (Exclusive)|date of source=7 December 2018|website name=Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=9 December 2018}}</ref> The series was announced almost immediately after the conclusion of said episode.<ref name="S12">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/entries/89823d93-ca6c-486b-9c82-2a71cd1560bb|title=Doctor Who Series 12 Announcement|author=The Doctor Who Team|date of source=9 December 2018|website name=Doctor Who|accessdate=9 December 2018}} </ref> | ||
A [[Doctor Who: Series 12 (documentary series)|series of behind the scenes features]] were released to [[YouTube]]. | A [[Doctor Who: Series 12 (documentary series)|series of behind the scenes features]] were released to [[YouTube]]. | ||
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=== Main === | === Main === | ||
Series 12 consisted of 9 stories shown over 11 episodes, bring back two-parters, a format that had not occurred the [[Series 11 (Doctor Who)|previous season]]. {{cs|Spyfall (TV story)}}, the opening story of the series, was the first time since [[2010 (releases)|2010]]'s {{cs|The End of Time (TV story)}} that a two-parter didn't receive individual titles. The series had a heavy environmental theme, mirroring current global concerns. | Series 12 consisted of 9 stories shown over 11 episodes, bring back two-parters, a format that had not occurred the [[Series 11 (Doctor Who 2005)|previous season]]. {{cs|Spyfall (TV story)}}, the opening story of the series, was the first time since [[2010 (releases)|2010]]'s {{cs|The End of Time (TV story)}} that a two-parter didn't receive individual titles. The series had a heavy environmental theme, mirroring current global concerns. | ||
The series continued the "[[Timeless Child]]" story arc, and delved into an unknown past of the Doctor, the [[Time Lords]] and [[Gallifrey]]. This was done via a more "traditional" series arc, as was prominent in the first [[Russell T Davies]] era and the [[Steven Moffat]] era. | The series continued the "[[Timeless Child]]" story arc, and delved into an unknown past of the Doctor, the [[Time Lords]] and [[Gallifrey]]. This was done via a more "traditional" series arc, as was prominent in the first [[Russell T Davies]] era and the [[Steven Moffat]] era. | ||
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The [[Time Lord]]s returned for the first time since the [[2015 (releases)|2015]] [[Series 9 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 9]] finale ''[[Hell Bent (TV story)|Hell Bent]]''. Although they mainly appeared only through a vision scene in [[the Matrix]], a sole Time Lady was also seen working with the Judoon in {{cs|Fugitive of the Judoon (TV story)}}. The finale also gives mention to the [[Shobogan (species)|Shobogans]], first mentioned in [[1976 (releases)|1976]]'s ''[[The Deadly Assassin (TV story)|The Deadly Assassin]]''. | The [[Time Lord]]s returned for the first time since the [[2015 (releases)|2015]] [[Series 9 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 9]] finale ''[[Hell Bent (TV story)|Hell Bent]]''. Although they mainly appeared only through a vision scene in [[the Matrix]], a sole Time Lady was also seen working with the Judoon in {{cs|Fugitive of the Judoon (TV story)}}. The finale also gives mention to the [[Shobogan (species)|Shobogans]], first mentioned in [[1976 (releases)|1976]]'s ''[[The Deadly Assassin (TV story)|The Deadly Assassin]]''. | ||
The [[Dalek]]s also made their way back, both in their bronze design and in the "scrapyard" design from {{cs|Resolution (TV story)}}, albeit with a new black Dalek [[casing]]. However, like [[Series 11 (Doctor Who)|Series 11]], they did not feature in the main series, instead appearing in the following special. | The [[Dalek]]s also made their way back, both in their bronze design and in the "scrapyard" design from {{cs|Resolution (TV story)}}, albeit with a new black Dalek [[casing]]. However, like [[Series 11 (Doctor Who 2005)|Series 11]], they did not feature in the main series, instead appearing in the following special. | ||
The special itself featured cameos from multiple previous foes, most notably a [[Weeping Angel]], a [[Silent]], an [[Ood]], a [[Pting]] and a [[Sycorax]]. | The special itself featured cameos from multiple previous foes, most notably a [[Weeping Angel]], a [[Silent]], an [[Ood]], a [[Pting]] and a [[Sycorax]]. | ||
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==== DVD / Blu-ray ==== | ==== DVD / Blu-ray ==== | ||
{{Section stub|This section needs to have images added on the individual sets, and a table also need to be added.}} | {{Section stub|This section needs to have images added on the individual sets, and a table also need to be added.}} | ||
Series 12 was released on [[DVD releases|DVD]] and [[Blu-ray]] on [[4 May (releases)|4 May]], [[2020 (releases)|2020]] alongside the [[2019 (releases)|2019]] [[New Year Special]] {{cs|Resolution (TV story)}}<ref>https://www.thedigitalfix.com/television/news/doctor-who-series-12-dvd-and-blu-ray-release-confirmed-for-april-and-will-include-resolution/</ref> which was originally given a separate release from [[Series 11 (Doctor Who)|the previous series]].<ref>https://shop.bbc.com/products/doctor-who-resolution-21898.html</ref> | Series 12 was released on [[DVD releases|DVD]] and [[Blu-ray]] on [[4 May (releases)|4 May]], [[2020 (releases)|2020]] alongside the [[2019 (releases)|2019]] [[New Year Special]] {{cs|Resolution (TV story)}}<ref>https://www.thedigitalfix.com/television/news/doctor-who-series-12-dvd-and-blu-ray-release-confirmed-for-april-and-will-include-resolution/</ref> which was originally given a separate release from [[Series 11 (Doctor Who 2005)|the previous series]].<ref>https://shop.bbc.com/products/doctor-who-resolution-21898.html</ref> | ||
Series 12 released on [[21 November (releases)|21 November]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]] in a limited edition Blu-ray box set containing every "New Who" series up to [[Series 13 (Doctor Who)|Series 13]].<ref>https://www.ign.com/articles/doctor-who-limited-edition-complete-new-who-blu-ray-set-is-up-for-preorder</ref> | Series 12 released on [[21 November (releases)|21 November]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]] in a limited edition Blu-ray box set containing every "New Who" series up to [[Series 13 (Doctor Who)|Series 13]].<ref>https://www.ign.com/articles/doctor-who-limited-edition-complete-new-who-blu-ray-set-is-up-for-preorder</ref> | ||
