‘Doctor Who’ Boss Russell T Davies Says Online Hate Can Be ‘Very Dangerously Assumed’ as the ‘Fan Voice’: ‘It’s All Getting Soured’
By Ellise Shafer
Published on March 25, 2026.
“Doctor Who’s showrunner and writer, Russell T Davies, has warned that online hate can easily be misconstrued on platforms like X, which he called a “hate site.” During a masterclass at Series Mania in France, Davies stated that it is often assumed that the fan voice is the online voice. He also mentioned the "collapse of journalism" and the "danger of social media" for allowing minority voices to reach the mainstream. Despite acknowledging that fans don't necessarily like a show, Davies encouraged fans to disagree with it in a respectful manner.
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