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AMC+ will beryllium nan new, exclusive U.S. streaming partner to nan BBC‘s Doctor Who. Thirteen seasons and 176 episodes (including specials) of nan award-winning bid will beryllium disposable successful nan U.S. opening Thursday, June 11.
Doctor Who, nan longest-running British sci-fi tv series, follows nan stories of a regenerating Time Lord who travels connected adventures done each of clip and space.
Over 13 seasons, which first aired successful nan UK betwixt 2005 and 2022, nan bid has seen respective acclaimed actors lead nan bid successful nan domiciled of nan Doctor including Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi and Jodie Whittaker. In summation to bringing together a passionate fanbase, nan bid was honored pinch aggregate BAFTA awards and a Peabody Award.
The bid premiered 20 years agone this twelvemonth successful nan U.S., airing connected AMC Global Media-owned BBC America during its run.
“Doctor Who strengthens AMC+’s position arsenic a destination for premium genre storytelling – curated franchises defined by iconic worlds, passionate instrumentality bases and enduring taste impact,” said Courtney Thomasma, Executive Vice President of AMC Global Media’s linear and streaming products. “We’re thrilled to invited nan Whoniverse into our location of fandoms, giving longtime fans a logic to return while inviting caller audiences to observe 1 of television’s astir beloved franchises.”
Doctor Who (2005-2022) was produced by BBC Studios for BBC iPlayer and BBC One pinch BBC America arsenic co-producer. BBC Studios is nan world supplier for Doctor Who.
Doctor Who joins AMC+’s lineup of genre franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and The Anne Rice Universe, featuring Mayfair Witches, Interview pinch nan Vampire and The Vampire Lestat, successful summation to fan-favorite bid including Mad Men, Preacher, Orphan Black, A Discovery of Witches, Fallen, Wynonna Earp, Snowpiercer, The Terror, Chucky, Creepshow, Tales from nan Crypt among others.
