"But the point of the show is how we respond to terrors; how we treat each other and "the other." Doctor #10 (David Tennent) says, "You want weapons? We're in a library. Books are the best weapons in the world," certifying the humanist approach the creators and writers of the series have maintained."
"There were many signs along the way of the creators being ahead of the heteronormative and gynophobic curve. This included Captain Jack Harkness (portrayed by gay actor John Barrowman), who is a seductive, piratical bisexual who has eternal life. He was introduced in 2005 and appeared in several episodes before he was given his own show, Torchwood. Madame Vastra (played by Neve McIntosh) was also introduced in 2005."
Doctor Who uses the narrative device of regeneration to allow a single character to be portrayed by multiple actors across decades. The series emphasizes humanist responses to terror and how people treat one another and "the other." The show blends modest production aesthetics with strong moral and philosophical themes, highlighted by Doctor #10's endorsement of books as weapons. The series introduced progressive characters like Captain Jack Harkness, a seductive bisexual with eternal life, and Madame Vastra, a powerful lizard-like woman with a wife. The introduction of the 12th, 13th, and 14th doctors generated significant fan upheaval.
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