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Casting has been a mixed bag. The series centers around Barkley, a junior member of UNIT, who gets embroiled in an interspecies conflict. His character is intentionally portrayed as boring, which some viewers believe is a deliberate stylistic choice. However, critics argue that Tovi, another main character, fails to resonate, partly because the cast overall lacks the charisma needed to elevate the script’s shortcomings.
The return of Billy Piper as a recurring character was met with mixed reactions. Her inclusion at the series' end was seen by some as a nostalgic move that contradicts the show's ongoing evolution. Critics argue that her presence feels like a step backward—an unnecessary callback to past glories that doesn't quite fit the show's forward-looking narrative.