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The latest Doctor Who season exemplifies these worries. It was heavily marketed as a progressive overhaul: the new Doctor is portrayed as Black and gay, symbolizing what some see as "progressive representation." But rather than winning new viewers or satisfying existing fans, this approach backfired dramatically. The season's Christmas special marked the lowest ratings in the history of the series, indicating a significant disconnect between the show creators’ ambitions and audience expectations.