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Despite the mounting criticism, lead creatives like Russell T Davies remain unapologetic, asserting that the show's new direction is necessary and inevitable. In interviews, Davies remarked that addressing race and other social themes is integral to the current Doctor’s story, emphasizing that these elements cannot be ignored. He also dismisses the traditional fanbase as relics not representative of the show's future, insisting that new viewers coming for representation will outweigh any fans they lose.