Entertainment Blog #370 | The War Between the Land and the Sea [2025] : Homo Aqua is Here !!
BBC and Disney+ have been pretty busy expanding the Doctor Who universe lately. And now they’ve come up with something huge for sci-fi lovers. I mean, there’s always new shows popping up these days, but this one actually feels like it wants to be something big. The visuals and tone I’ve seen in trailers are kinda epic. A mix of drama, science fiction, and classic Whoniverse vibes. And the story? Let’s just say it’s got the ocean vs humanity kind of tension that gives me goosebumps.
“The War Between the Land and the Sea” is a British #sci-fi #miniseries that premiered on 7th December 2025 on #BBC One with five episodes. Disney+ will stream it internationally in 2026. It’s created and led by Russell T Davies, and it comes straight from the Doctor Who universe, also known as the Whoniverse.
The cast includes Russell Tovey as Barclay Pierre-Dupont and Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Salt. And honestly, just saying their names makes me want to watch. Plus, returning Doctor Who/UNIT faces like Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart feels god to see them back in action.
So what’s the deal here? Basically, an ancient species called the Homo Aqua....yeah, that’s what they’re calling them. They suddenly rise from the oceans after being dormant for ages. They’re not exactly thrilled with what humans have done to the sea, and what starts as a first contact slowly spirals into a war between land and sea. UNIT, which normally supports the Doctor most of the time, is left to handle things on its own this time.
The story kicks off with Barclay, a low-level UNIT logistics officer who suddenly gets thrown into the deep end, where he ends up becoming humanity’s ambassador to the Homo Aqua, kinda like “unexpected hero of earth vs. sea.” Salt, the Homo Aqua ambassador, isn’t your typical villain. She’s more complex, and there’s definitely emotional weight to their interactions.
It’s one of those series where you think you know what’s going on at first. Ancient creatures = bad news, right? But the show actually tries to dive into morals, environmental impact, politics, and diplomacy. It doesn’t just throw monsters at you; it makes you feel why this conflict is happening.
Of course, it’s just five episodes, so sometimes it feels like they’re trying to tell too much in a short time. A little more breathing space might’ve helped. But the performances, especially Redgrave’s, and the way the tension between humans and Homo Aqua plays out, are pretty gripping.
So overall, is it worth your time? If you like sci-fi with a dash of political drama, classic Doctor Who universe energy, and interesting characters, then yes. There’s some predictability here and there, but it’s still kinda refreshing to see something that isn’t just another “alien invasion” show. And man, watching humanity and a water-dwelling species try to sort out peace is way more chaotic than I expected.
That being said… are we finally getting a sea-dweller ally character who doesn’t just want to destroy everything? That’s for you to find out 😉