ALT Doctor Who has always been a beacon of inclusivity - this season is no different "Doctor Who will never be cruel, cowardly or hateful - it will always be kind" says Just Like Us ambassador Zaynab. [image of Yasmin Finney as Rose Noble and Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor in Doctor Who]

ALT Just Like Us ambassador Zaynab reflects. on the new era of the popular sci-fi show, and it's one that stays true to the franchise's roots. "The introduction of Yasmin Finney and Ncuti Gatwa to the world of Doctor Who has created palpable excitement among fans across the world, but also some anti-LGBT+ background noise, reviving a common complaint seen in recent years is that Doctor Who has gone woke. Critics have decried the show as too progressive, declaring that it's simply gone too far now, and grieving the old days where Doctor Who was 'actually good'. And to this, I ask, when has Doctor Who not been progressive? It could be said that the social commentary as of late has been somewhat heavy-handed, that to some the message may supersede the story instead of the reverse. But in the current climate, making a statement and having explicit representation is needed to reaffirm just what kind of show Doctor Who is." Read the full article in GAY TIMES.