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Controversy surrounding the show’s new direction includes the portrayal of the Doctor as a Black, gay character, with subsequent emphasis on social justice and identity politics. Critics argue that these elements have overshadowed storytelling, with some perceiving the show as prioritizing representation over narrative quality. The show's creatives openly acknowledge these themes, with Russell T Davies emphasizing that addressing race is unavoidable given the Doctor's long tenure as a Black character on Earth.