As a dedicated fan who has watched Doctor Who evolve over the years, I can empathize with Steven Moffat‘s experiences during his tenure as showrunner. While some may argue about creative decisions made during his time, it’s undeniable that he faced an unprecedented level of vitriol and criticism, which he humorously likened to downing three passenger jets!
Steven Moffat has spoken out against personal attacks on him during his time running Doctor Who.
In my own words, the screenwriter assumed control after Russell T Davies, guiding the stories for the Eleventh Doctor played by Matt Smith and the Twelfth Doctor portrayed by Peter Capaldi, not forgetting their respective companions too.
During his stint on the program, there’s a lot of warm nostalgia associated with it. However, both then and now, there were criticisms leveled against him due to specific creative choices he made.
In a speech at the Toronto International Film Festival (as reported by The Hollywood Reporter), he described the criticism as intense and remarked that “the amount of hatred received is so significant it could bring down three commercial airplanes. I’m not exaggerating – it’s relentless.
Moffat went on to say: “I faced endless criticism. People labeled me as ‘homophobic,’ ‘misogynistic,’ ‘misandrist,’ ‘misanthrope,’ ‘sexist,’ and ‘racist.’ They suggested I was against so many groups that I could only be seen as a universal bigot, but in truth, I treat everyone equally.
In a recent conversation, Moffat implied that the incident reminded him of the feeling he might have had if he were to be “cancelled,” a theme explored in his latest ITV drama titled Douglas is Cancelled. However, he also mentioned that any individual occupying the role of Doctor Who’s showrunner is often seen as the “national chief devil” at some point.
As a devoted film enthusiast, I’ve often found myself reflecting on the portrayal of female characters, particularly in shows like Doctor Who and Sherlock. Critics have raised concerns about this aspect, yet showrunner Steven Moffat has consistently countered these criticisms.
In an interview with The Times this past summer, I was challenged on my ability to portray women in cinema. However, if one were to doubt my skill in this area, they would be quite surprised by the numerous instances where I have managed to do so effectively.
“I never receive a response to my question, or if I do, it’s something like ‘I don’t care for those characters.’ My response is usually, ‘Understood. But that doesn’t quite address the argument at hand.’
Moffat resumed working on Doctor Who following a prolonged break for Season 14, contributing to the episode titled Boom. Moreover, he’s written the upcoming Christmas special titled Joy to the World, where we’ll first encounter a fresh character portrayed by Nicola Coughlan, who is well-known for her roles in Bridgerton and Derry Girls.
Doctor Who is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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2024-09-09 13:03