The Doctor Who episode "The Shakespeare Code" addresses racial issues through Martha Jones, the first Black companion, who expresses concern about being a person of color in Elizabethan England. The Doctor's response reflects a bygone attitude towards race. Fast forward to today, Russell T. Daviesâ latest TARDIS team, composed entirely of people of color, navigates Miami in 1952, confronting segregation. The Doctor's acknowledgment of their realities signifies a more nuanced approach to race in the narrative, accompanied by the introduction of a quirky Pantheon entity, Lux, who brings both humor and depth to the storyline.
Martha Jones' concerns about potential racial dangers in Elizabethan England highlight a significant issue of race portrayed in Doctor Who, contrasting with more current storylines.
In stark contrast to past narratives, the TARDIS team now comprises entirely of people of color, emphasizing a thematic evolution in Doctor Who's storytelling.
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