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Ultraplex1 t1_iwxuw1e wrote

Reply to comment by ElectricPeterTork in What's the longest continuous chain of spinoffs? by TruthOf42

The parent show started in the 60s. It took a break and brought back.

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ElectricPeterTork t1_iwxv8ej wrote

Two separate shows.

Classic Who was 26 seasons from 1963 to 1989.

The current show finished up season 13 a year or so back, and began in 2005. So maybe technically a spin off itself. But not the same show.

They didn't continue it with season 27 in '05, it was a new show.

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listyraesder t1_iwxw5z7 wrote

It was specifically a continuation. They restarted numbering for foreign sales.

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BuffyStark t1_iwyhef5 wrote

Same show. They have even had several of the doctors and companions from the intial run of the show make appearances.

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DeedTheInky t1_ix1ig7k wrote

And also they still do anniversary specials which are specifically referred to as the 50th/60th anniversary etc. and come out on the anniversary of the original show in 1963, not the revival in 2005. :)

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Tonkarz t1_iwyubui wrote

For purposes of this discussion, I think it counts as a separate show.

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Fryceratops t1_iwz6ons wrote

How does that work when it is a single continuity? The fifth Doctor on the classic show is still the fifth Doctor.

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Ultraplex1 t1_iwxvjoo wrote

Its a continuation they just decided to start the season at 1 again.

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