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Compounding these issues, Doctor Who experienced its worst rated Christmas special ever, a milestone that starkly contrasts with the show's past successes and even eclipses ratings from the Tennant era, which was highly acclaimed.
The Shift Toward Progressive Agenda and its Backlash
The controversy extends beyond ratings. The showrunner and cast have publicly dismissed fan criticism, often labeling dissenters as racist or transphobic. An infamous example was a Doctor Who episode that dealt allegorically with transgender issues and pronoun education, which sparked outrage among traditional viewers who felt the show was pushing an ideological agenda at the expense of storytelling.