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Furthermore, portrayals of indigenous-like populations among the Sea Devils include diverse representations, but critiques note that this diversity is sometimes tokenistic rather than meaningful. The series also introduces a subplot involving a water company and corporate profiteering, tying ecological themes to societal and economic critiques.
A Tone of Desperation and Incompetence
Many reviews suggest that the series appears to be a product of desperation, possibly driven by the show's declining ratings and the chaotic state of contemporary "Doctor Who" storytelling. The narrative seems to serve as a vessel for Russell T. Davis's personal visions and sociopolitical ideologies rather than following a cohesive plot.