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The departure of Jodie Whittaker, the first female Doctor, marked a rocky chapter for the franchise. While some fans held onto hope that the return of David Tennant for the 60th anniversary and Russell T Davies as showrunner might revitalize Doctor Who, these expectations were quickly dashed. Instead of a resurgence, the series seemed to double down on messaging that many viewers found alienating and off-putting.