Will we see Steven Moffat more often in Doctor Who? Speculations explored 

Longtime showrunner Steven Moffat was the head writer and executive producer behind Doctor Who from 2010 to 2016. After serving the series for a while, he exited the franchise, now led by Russel T. Davis.

Moffat clarified whether he would return to the showrunner's chair and whether he has any ideas for the revival series' new season. Speaking to Radio Times, the writer said,

"Have I got any more ideas? Well, I mean, there's an awful lot of scripts I've written, so I don't honestly know if I've got any more ideas, and I don't know if they'll want me, and I don't know what my schedule will be." Moffat added, "So I don't know. I'm not against it, but I'm not especially saying it's gonna happen. I'm not even lying anymore!"

All in all, Moffat seems open to the idea of returning to the iconic show. However, with other projects lined up for the writer, it seems unlikely that he will rejoin Doctor Who anytime soon.

Moffat succeeded Russell T. Davies as Doctor Who's second showrunner after Davies's original tenure on the revived series. While he was on the show from 2009 to 2017, he also held the position of chief writer.

In 2024, Moffat made a comeback to the program, but just as a writer. Speaking of how Davies still takes creative input from him in an interview with TV Choice Magazine, Moffat added,

"Russell is always desperate for my advice. Always. It's needy! It's pathetic! He says, 'Steven, what have I got wrong?' And I say, 'Calm down and send me the script, love.'"

More details on Doctor Who

The latest season of Doctor Who is all set to hit screens this year in May, and will be led by Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson. The series, the longest science-fiction franchise of this era, has been renewed for a new season, and fans are already anticipating what the new chapter will bring for Doctor Who's plot.

The show debuted in 1963 and has been airing since, with the franchise getting a new doctor every few years. Ncuti Gatwa holds the place of the current Doctor and has made history with his role by being the first-ever black actor to portray this role.

So far, Doctor Who has seen 41 seasons. The reimagined series, which debuted in 2005, has 13 seasons now, compared to the original series' 26. With Ncuti Gatwa in the major role, the season count began at 1 after switching to Disney+. The latest season will be called Season 2 and is set to hit screens this year.

Doctor Who is currently available to watch on the BBC.