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The response from the audience followed predictable patterns. Critically acclaimed but fan-rejected, the new season featuring the “black gay Doctor Who” saw ratings plummet. The show's creators advised viewers to simply turn off the TV if they didn't like the direction. This dismissive attitude did not sit well with many long-time fans.
The latest episodes have posted their worst viewership numbers in the franchise’s history, with the third episode of the current series garnering only around two million viewers—an unprecedented drop for a series of its stature. This decline isn't just incidental; it signifies a systemic disconnect between the show's current direction and what its loyal audience is willing to support.