Varada Sethu, the latest companion in Doctor Who, argues that criticisms of the series becoming 'too woke' reveal its commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Sethu, who plays Belinda Chandra alongside the Doctor Ncuti Gatwa, marks a historic all-people-of-color TARDIS team. Responding to backlash regarding progressive casting, she believes such comments indicate they are on the right path, emphasizing that kindness and inclusivity are central to the show's message. With the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who, varied representation reflects a positive shift, despite some viewer criticisms regarding gender and sexuality themes.
Sethu believes that the backlash against 'woke' casting in Doctor Who signifies that the series is on the right path towards inclusivity and representation.
Discussing being the first all-POC Tardis team, Sethu noted, 'We get to be in the Tardis. We're going to piss off so many people.'
Sethu redefined 'woke' as positive, stating, 'Woke just means inclusive, progressive and that you care about people,' aligning it with the show's core values.
Reflecting on Doctor Who's recent controversies, Sethu noted, 'The core of Doctor Who is kindness, love and doing the right thing,' emphasizing its inclusive vision.
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