Ncuti Gatwa's brief run as the 15th Doctor has evoked mixed feelings among fans, reminiscent of Colin Baker's similarly short tenure. Despite acclaim for recent seasons, many viewers express disappointment over the overall reduction in episode length. With only 19 episodes in his total appearances, Gatwa's time as the Doctor has drawn parallels to Baker's 14-episode stint during the 1986-1987 hiatus. The significant gap between the announcement of Gatwa's role and his debut adds to the sense of loss among the fandom, highlighting issues with shorter seasons amid growing expectations.
Even among fans who have loved everything about the last two new seasons of Doctor Who, there is still the overwhelming complaint about the fact that the seasons themselves are much shorter than ever before.
Yes, in some ways, the end of the Gatwa era is not unlike Colin Baker's 6th Doctor era, both onscreen and off.
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