Moffat, who helmed Doctor Who from 2010 to 2017, has finally confirmed he\u2019s written the 2024 Christmas episode<\/a>, titled Joy to the World, and has declared he\u2019s already read the season 15 finale script.<\/p>\n He told TV Choice magazine<\/a> that while he hasn\u2019t read the season 14 finale, \u201cbizarrely enough, I have read the finale of the\u00a0following<\/em> season \u2013 for reasons that will become apparent\u2026 he said cryptically!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Moffat suggested in the same interview that this Christmas could be the last time he writes for Doctor Who \u2013 so what on earth could those reasons be?! We\u2019ve definitely got some theories.<\/p>\n One theory is that showrunner Russell T Davies wants to bring back a monster or a character that Moffat created, and wants his input on how this should happen.<\/p>\n Of course, Moffat is known as one of Doctor Who\u2019s most iconic monster makers<\/a>, creating some of the most chilling villains in the show\u2019s history so there would be any number to choose from, including the Weeping Angels, who last returned during Chris Chibnall\u2019s era, the Silence, or even Michelle Gomez\u2019s Missy, one of the previous iterations of the Master.<\/p>\n Davies has confirmed that the Master is \u201cparked\u201d<\/a> for now and has made it clear that, at least for the near future, he\u2019d like to focus on new monsters and villains rather than bringing back old favourites \u2013 but is the 2025 finale far enough away to bring back a familiar foe?<\/p>\n It also could be character based. Is there a specific character Moffat is giving his input on in the upcoming season? We know at least one new character, played by Varada Sethu<\/a>, will appear in season 15 \u2013 could he have something to do with her?<\/p>\n One other theory is that Moffat isn\u2019t being entirely truthful about not writing any more Doctor Who after his 50th episode, which will air this Christmas.<\/p>\n It\u2019s clear that the former showrunner still has plenty of ideas about what could happen in future episodes of Doctor Who, and has spoken about how often he and Davies bounce ideas off of each other. It seems unlikely for him to fully rule out a return in future.<\/p>\n Perhaps Moffat could even return on a more regular basis after the season 15 finale, so he needs to know what\u2019s coming up. Years ago, we would have said it was madness for a showrunner to return for round two but Davies proved that nothing is impossible when it comes to Doctor Who when he confirmed his return.<\/p> While season 16 of Doctor Who has not yet been confirmed, Davies has said that writing is already in progress<\/a>.<\/p>\n He also confirmed that there are active plans for spin-offs in place \u2013 could Moffat be penning one of these? It would certainly make sense for him as a writer who knows the show so well, and would mean he\u2019s technically\u00a0<\/em>telling the truth about not writing any more Doctor Who.<\/p>\n Moffat previously chatted to RadioTimes.com<\/a> about the prospect of spin-offs, saying that a UNIT-based show<\/a> would be an \u201cobvious choice\u201d.<\/p>\n Whatever the extent of his involvement, we\u2019ll be thinking about that cryptic hint full time for the next year. In the meantime though, we\u2019ve got Moffat\u2019s latest contribution to the Whoniverse to look forward to!<\/p>\n![\"Ncuti](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/477199-2f4db23-e1715524846239.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"Ncuti")
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