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As Doctor Who faces declining ratings and eroding fan support, critics argue that the series is no longer the pioneering, imaginative franchise it once was. The controversy over the Black gay Doctor symbolizes broader debates about representation, storytelling, and cultural values in modern media.
Ultimately, whether Doctor Who can recover from this controversy remains uncertain. What is clear is that the show's recent direction has sparked intense discussions about the balance between diversity and storytelling, and whether the franchise can retain its magical appeal amidst these cultural shifts.