The 'Doctor Who' Rewatch (Part 6): The Thirteenth Doctor
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Balancing fear and storytelling in character depiction
Avoid writing from a position of fear of backlash or personal attacks from fans, despite potential irrational behavior. Not every story needs to include sex, as seen in the least flirtatious run with minimal romantic plot. The lack of sexual elements could stem from a possible fear of portraying the Doctor's sexuality differently as a woman. The fear of backlash and past incidents of leaked photos of the actress could justify the cautious approach in the storytelling process.
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