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The decline of Doctor Who symbolizes a broader erosion of traditional media franchises, as audiences grow skeptical of politicized content and old funding models face obsolescence. The BBC’s ongoing political battles over its funding and reform could completely reshape British public broadcasting, with implications for cultural exports like Doctor Who.
While the future remains uncertain, one thing is clear: both the show and its parent organization are at a crossroads—either adapting to new realities or fading further into irrelevance.