A new chapter is unfolding in the Doctor Who universe, and it’s rising from the depths. Russell T Davies has confirmed a spin-off series centered around the Homo Aqua, a race of creatures with a rich history within the show’s lore, first appearing in a 1972 adventure.
But this isn’t simply a revisiting of classic monsters. Davies reveals the series will grapple with a profoundly modern issue: the devastating impact of ocean pollution. He didn’t set out to preach, but the story demanded it. How could a creature emerging from the sea *not* reflect the damage humanity has inflicted?
The narrative organically evolved to address this critical concern. Davies explains that ignoring the state of our oceans would have rendered the entire premise unbelievable to a young audience. Authenticity, and a stark reflection of reality, became paramount.
One particularly striking sequence, dubbed the “plastic apocalypse,” promises a moment of powerful reckoning. The ocean, overwhelmed by our waste, will violently return it to the land – a karmic consequence visualized with epic scale and terrifying beauty.
Davies hints at a darkly humorous element to this scene, suggesting a deserved punishment for humanity’s actions. It’s a majestic sequence, he says, born from the undeniable truth of our environmental impact. We can’t complain about the consequences when we created the problem.
“The War Between the Land and the Sea” will premiere with its first two episodes, plunging viewers into this compelling new world.
