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Longtime fans felt alienated as the showrunners, notably Russell T. Davies, appeared more interested in virtue signaling than maintaining the integrity of the story or respecting the franchise’s legacy. The character of the Doctor, once a symbol of intellect, compassion, and adventure, was reduced to how much the actor’s identity reflected contemporary social issues. This change polarized the audience, with many feeling that the emphasis on identity politics overshadowed the core narrative.