HBO Max Scores US Streaming Rights For Doctor Who, Luther, More

When it comes to HBO Max, the Doctor is in…and so their TARDIS. Variety reports that the WarnerMedia streaming service has acquired the exclusive US streaming rights to the iconic BBC show, with all eleven seasons of the current series set to be available when HBO Max launches next spring.

In addition to the current eleven seasons, future seasons of the series will stream on HBO Max after their air on BBC America. The deal also includes licensing for several other BBC shows including The Office, Luther, and Top Gear. These will join the previously-set content library of Warner-owned shows like Friends, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Pretty Little Liars, The Sopranos, Sex and the City, Veep, and Game of Thrones.

“Doctor Who is one of television’s all-time, most beloved series, on both sides of the pond, and we are happy to be the exclusive streaming stewards for this BBC gem” said Kevin Reilly, chief content officer at HBO Max and president of TNT, TBS, and truTV. “Another series to further define the high-quality content experience consumers can expect from HBO Max.”

“As any Doctor Who fan knows, the iconic TARDIS is ‘bigger on the inside’ – and it’s a good thing because the TARDIS is about to welcome a whole new slew of fans coming to the show through this deal with HBO Max,” said Nigel Gaines, interim president of BBC Studios – Americas. “HBO Max’s ambitious content line-up is the perfect complement to the Doctor Who global franchise, in addition to some of our most award-winning and game-changing UK dramas and comedies.”

Jodie Whittaker will reprise her role as the thirteenth Doctor when the show returns for its twelfth season on BBC and BBC America in 2020.