Ncuti Gatwa Debuts as First Black Doctor in 'Doctor Who', Sparks Praise and Backlash

The casting of Gatwa has ignited discussions about representation and diversity in the long-running British science-fiction series.

Ncuti Gatwa, known for his roles in 'Sex Education' and 'Barbie', has made his debut as the first Black Doctor in the long-running British science-fiction series 'Doctor Who'.
The Christmas special episode of 'Doctor Who' has sparked both praise and backlash, with some viewers accusing the show of becoming 'woke propaganda'.
Despite the backlash, many fans have defended Gatwa's casting, pointing out that the Doctor is a Time Lord who regenerates, making it logical for the character to take on different physicalities.
Gatwa's debut has been described as 'impressive' and has sparked hopes for the exploration of the character's Blackness and what it means to be a Black man in modern Britain.
Russell T. Davies, the showrunner, has been praised for his handling of the transition and there are calls for the show to empower Black writers and storytellers to contribute to the narrative.