Where to watch Doctor Who: Stream the new season free from anywhere

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Dig out your sonic screwdriver and buckle up for a ride in the TARDIS — the Doctor is back! We'll show you everything you need to know about 2025's upcoming episodes, including where to watch Doctor Who Season 15 (billed as Season 2 in some territories), a full episode schedule, and the official trailer.

Following his debut series last year and first Christmas special, Ncuti Gatwa returns for eight new adventures as the 15th Doctor. Only this time, he has a duo of companions with whom to travel time and space, as Belinda Chandra (played by Varada Sethu) shares responsibilities with Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson).

With Russell T. Davies at the helm again for this latest run, Whovians are in safe hands. And the showrunner has jam-packed the latest season with more guest appearances than you can shake a Dalek at. Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife), Freddie Fox (Slow Horses), and Alan Cumming (host of The Traitors) have all been confirmed as villains, with the latter voicing a sinister cartoon called Mr Ring-a-Ding. British TV luvvie Rylan Clark will play presenter in an episode titled "The Interstellar Song Contest."

It's set to be another fantastical series and below you'll discover all the information you require to watch Doctor Who Season 15 streams and keep up to date with his latest adventures, including a free option.

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Where to watch Doctor Who in the US and other regions

Disney Plus now has the right to show all new episodes of Doctor Who in the US (and other territories, including Canada and Australia). Episodes will land there each Saturday morning at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT in the US. Disney Plus prices start from $10/month, with ad-free plans from $16/month.

For better value, check out the various Disney Plus bundle options, which let you add your choice of Hulu, Max, and ESPN Plus. For example, it costs $17/month to bundle Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max. For a full breakdown of what Disney Plus offers, check out our guide to the best streaming deals and bundles.

Where to watch Doctor Who in the UK

One of the network's flagship shows, new episodes of Doctor Who will show on BBC One in a primetime slot on Saturday evenings in the UK. The exact start time tends to change slightly from week-to-week (so check your listings), but it will usually be around 7 p.m BST. Alternatively, you can watch online for free on the BBC iPlayer, with installments dropping there at 8 a.m. BST each Saturday morning.

How to watch Doctor Who from anywhere

Just because you're outside the UK at the moment, doesn't mean you have to miss out on your free Doctor Who streams. Use a VPN (virtual private network) and you can get around the geographic blocks. The apps are handy methods to access your usual websites while traveling abroad or increase your online security.

ExpressVPN is our go-to option. It's so easy to use and we like that it's possible to try it risk-free for 30 days — thanks to its no quibble money-back guarantee — to make sure you like it. You can discover all the reasons we recommend the service in our comprehensive ExpressVPN review, including its watertight cybersecurity smarts, impressive unblocking skills, and vast range of servers.

How to watch Doctor Who with a VPN

• Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
• Install it on the device you're using to watch the show.
• Turn it on and set it to a UK location.
• Navigate to BBC iPlayer and create an account.
• Enjoy the show.

What season of Doctor Who is this?

The 2025 run of Doctor Who is the 15th series since the start of the beloved show's revamp 20 years ago.

However, you may also see the upcoming episodes described as Doctor Who Season 2. That's because it's the second series since Disney Plus acquired the global rights to the show. It's a little confusing, but it figures that Disney wouldn't want to put off any viewers who are coming to Doctor Who for the first time and may be a little daunted about catching up with 14 previous seasons!

How many episodes are in the new season of Doctor Who?

Just like last year's first season starring Ncuti Gatwa, there are set to be eight episodes in total for Season 15. That comprises seven storylines, with the concluding story being told over the course of the final two episodes. The episode titles and their original air dates can be found below:

• 1. The Robot Revolution — April 12
• 2. Lux — April 19
• 3. The Well — April 26
• 4. Lucky Day — May 3
• 5. The Story & the Engine — May 10
• 6. The Interstellar Song Contest — May 17
• 7. Wish World — May 24
• 8. The Reality War — May 31

Doctor Who trailer

The BBC's official trailer dropped in March, featuring its stars Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu introducing the sneak peek. In addition to guest star Rylan Clark, you can also catch glimpses of several of the foes that the Doctor and his companions will face over the eight upcoming episodes. Check out the video below:

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