Now, showrunner Chris Chibnall explains his new direction, while regenerating Doctor Who into a historic first.
Every so often, a new actor is brought in to take on the mantle of Doctor Who.
For season 11, Whittaker will be joined by an all-new cast of characters in the series, including Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill.
Chris Chibnall takes over as head writer and executive producer from Steven Moffat for the series, which is set to return in the fall of 2018 with ten brand new episodes.