Beloved long-running show declared dead due to newly surfaced scenes, blamed on leftism
Fans React to Controversial Scenes in “Doctor Who” Special
Few shows in the annals of science fiction history have garnered the fandom — or longevity — of British sci-fi hit “Doctor Who.”
The show has been around so long that segregation still existed in America when the first episode of “Doctor Who” released in 1963.
That original run went from 1963 to 1989, before the show was ultimately picked back up by BBC in 2005, where it’s still going today.
For the unaware, a quick synopsis of the show: “Doctor Who” focuses on the hijinks and (mis)adventures of the titular Doctor, a spacefaring, time-traveling wizard of sorts.
One of the most notable aspects of the show is the fact that the Doctor is regularly replaced with a new actor, something which is actually baked into the show’s narrative as the Doctor periodically needs to “regenerate.”
These regeneration plot threads make for classic sci-fi fodder, but also give the show a built-in mechanism to keep things fresh without losing narrative threads. There have been plenty of storylines picked up by one Doctor’s actor, only to be seen out by a different actor’s take on the character.
Despite that, or perhaps because of it, some Doctors naturally garnered bigger followings than others.
Of the more modern actors to portray the Doctor since its return in 2005, nobody has been more inextricably linked to the role than British actor David Tennant, who portrayed the Doctor from 2005 through 2010.
Given that, one would imagine that Doctor Who fans would be excited that Tennant appeared poised to return to the iconic role (a first in Doctor Who history) for a 2023 special meant to bridge the gap until the next proper season of the show (tentatively set to begin 2024.)
One would imagine correctly, in that case, but fleetingly so.
Because whatever goodwill and excitement that Tennant’s return to the iconic role engendered were swiftly dashed when the first of three 2023 specials dropped on Saturday.
(It should be pointed out that the previous Doctor, the first portrayed by an actress, was generally reviled for veering the show into social justice-tinged storylines and generally moving the show further left. More on this very shortly.)
A quick glance at some of the clips circulating on social media shows Tennant’s Doctor far more interested in worldly, leftist drivel and not the star-spanning adventures fans had come to expect.
Take a look for yourself below and note that this isn’t some overworked grade school teacher dealing with students screeching about pronouns… This is a “Time Lord” (the Doctor’s alien species in the show) ostensibly one of the strongest beings in that fiction’s universe.
Also, note the angry comments from fans:
#RIPDoctorWho pic.twitter.com/cBNAgrnsF6
— pher (@Christo08679133) November 25, 2023
In the above post, the X user simply used the hashtag “RIPDoctorWho,” to describe a scene in which the hero of the show is verbally undressed for assuming the gender of an extraterrestrial — because you know, that’s what Doctor Who fans want to watch.
Other clips that surfaced showed the show taking a decidedly anti-male tenor:
#RIPDoctorWho, there’s no coming back. The franchise is dead. This is enough cringe to kill a pack of elephants. pic.twitter.com/HlfrxHffVL
— Memology 101 (@NewsM101) November 26, 2023
“The franchise is dead,” one X user posted. “This is enough cringe to kill a pack of elephants.”
That same X user shared a different clip, which again seemed to permeate an odious disdain for men:
“…I was this really brilliant woman, and now I’ve got this old face back again…”
The hate towards white males was overboard in this special.#RIPDoctorWho pic.twitter.com/9C55xtzEXy— Memology 101 (@NewsM101) November 26, 2023
Unlike the show’s main character, the regenerative properties of “Doctor Who” are going to be tested, if furious social media users are any indication:
60 years ago today the greatest television show of all time aired it’s first episode.
It’s a shame it died in 2017#RIPDoctorWho pic.twitter.com/wY3hQg0qRo— Nerdrotic (@Nerdrotics) November 23, 2023
Look, this writer can barely tell the difference between a Dalek, Klingon or Wookiee, but even a distinct lack of sci-fi fandom shouldn’t preclude the obvious: Far-leftism ruins many things, but few things worse than “fun.”
From sports, to music, to film and television, there is nothing that the self-destructive and self-loathsome leftist ideology won’t ruin.
Whether it’s the NFL being turned into a glorified game of flag football or pro-transgender messaging sneaking into children’s movies, far-leftism has swiftly become that one annoying classmate everyone knew who insisted on interjecting his or herself into every conversation, invitation be damned.
And just like those conversations that these socially inept students tried to be a part of, once they’ve infiltrated it, it’s easier just to disperse and reconvene elsewhere than deal with whatever guilt trip you’re about to be sent on.
Leftism has already done its best to take down the NBA and comic books.
If the current trajectory of “Doctor Who” is any indication, looks like they’re coming after an even bigger whale — science fiction — next.
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What wider discussion have these controversial scenes sparked regarding the infiltration of leftism into various forms of entertainment
Fans of the long-running British sci-fi hit ”Doctor Who” are reacting strongly to controversial scenes in the show’s recent special. “Doctor Who,” which has been on the air since 1963, tells the story of the Doctor, a spacefaring, time-traveling wizard who periodically regenerates into a new actor. While some actors who have portrayed the Doctor have garnered larger followings than others, none have been as inextricably linked to the role as David Tennant, who portrayed the Doctor from 2005 to 2010.
Fans were initially excited about Tennant’s return to the iconic role for a 2023 special, meant to bridge the gap until the next proper season in 2024. However, that excitement quickly turned to disappointment when the first of three specials aired. Clips circulating on social media showed Tennant’s Doctor engaging in what fans considered to be “leftist drivel” rather than the star-spanning adventures they had come to expect from the show.
In one scene, the Doctor is verbally criticized for assuming the gender of an extraterrestrial, causing some fans to comment that the show had veered into social justice-tinged storylines. Other clips showed a perceived anti-male tenor in the show. Fans took to social media to express their discontent, using hashtags like #RIPDoctorWho to declare the franchise dead.
These controversial scenes have sparked a wider discussion about how far-leftism can ruin various forms of entertainment, from sports to film and television. Many believe that it’s better to disperse and reconvene elsewhere than to engage with the guilt trips and messaging that often come with the infiltration of leftism into these areas.
While the future of “Doctor Who” remains uncertain, one thing is clear: fans expect the show to stay true to its science fiction roots and provide the star-spanning adventures they have come to love. Anything less may continue to disappoint and alienate the passionate fan base that has supported the show for decades.
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