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A recent example involves Doctor Who’s new companion Vera Sethu and the show itself, with statements about “doing the right thing” that clash with declining ratings. Such comments exemplify a pattern: creators appear to antagonize fans under the guise of social progress, further fracturing a once welcoming fanbase.

Similar patterns arise across franchises like Star Wars and Star Trek. The franchise creators’ overt attempts to push diversity and representation often appear at odds with audience preferences, leading to protests and boycotts. For example, Star Wars’s depiction of its universe as predominantly white and elitist struggles with the introduction of diverse characters, sometimes resulting in accusations of tokenism or pandering.