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Message: <blockquote data-quote="wicked cool" data-source="post: 8474478" data-attributes="member: 85714">we clearly have die hards here but the popularity of this show has dropped- the numbers are the numbers (the trend is right there on BBC reporting). New Who in the age of Covid has dropped sharply week to week  The dvr/streaming thing is a poor excuse. The show was at its height during the Matt Smith era especially with the Ponds as companions. Thats when it spiked in the US and you could go to say a Newbury Comics and there would be a whole section devoted to it (that section has Shrunk). The 50th anniversary had specials galore and talks of bringing back the 8th dr and a possible US Dr.  Agreed on the special effects-they are sub par compared to say a Star Trek , Expanse etc. Not as bad as SYFY productions but bad. They were much much worse in the 60-90's era and probably lower budget than Lost in Space, original Trek, Twilight Zone etc. Its was for the most part carried due to performances such as Tom Baker and good storiesTheres a good reason both the dr and the producer are leaving. Its certainly not due to hidden ratings or good stories. Its not due to negativity of certain audience members. Its due to money. The show isnt making enough money to keep both/either . If it was you would hear about contract offers (Seinfeld, Big Big Theory, Friends didnt want to keep doing the same role but the money came in to continue the shows). The BBC is capable to spending money (Downtown Abbey)The Russell Davies signing was BBC saying we need to fix this. They werent willing to take a chance on an unknown . I applaud them for it</blockquote>

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