Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace

The story does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The interpersonal dynamics follow the social norms of the late 1960s.

Polly actively participates in the adventure but sometimes falls into the 'damsel in peril' cliché. Meanwhile, the Doctor maintains a traditional leadership role.

The cast is mostly made up of white actors, typical of the era. The story focuses on a white ensemble set in a Scottish coastal town without much ethnic diversity.

The plot centers on a classic heroic defense storyline rooted in Western values. It portrays the conflict as a moral struggle between humans and an external, dehumanized threat.

There are no meaningful depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The Cybermen are portrayed as sci-fi villains rather than nuanced representations of disability.