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‘Doctor Who’ Star Says “Doctor Woke” Criticism Means Series Is Simply Spreading Kindness


'Doctor Who' star Varada Sethu says criticism of the BBC and Disney series being "woke" means that it is doing the right thing in being inclusive.

Sethu and Gatwa’s pairing means that two people of color will pilot the Tardis for the first time in Doctor Who’s history. Russell [T Davies] wanted someone who can push back and not be in awe of this all-powerful being.” Season 15 of Doctor Who will premiere on the BBC and Disney on April 12 amid uncertainty over the futures of both Gatwa and showrunner Davies.

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