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Doctor Who: The Web Planet

Name: Doctor Who: The Web Planet
Director: Richard Martin
Released: 1965
Duration: 150 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

1965

TV-G

Director

Richard Martin

Runtime

150 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This 1965 science fiction serial reflects the narrative and demographic standards of its time, featuring a traditional storyline and a predominantly white cast. It focuses on survival themes rather than challenging social hierarchies. While Barbara is depicted as an intellectual peer, the series does not explore multi-layered identities or LGBTQ+ themes. The production adheres to the media standards of the mid-1960s. The absence of diverse human casting and the presence of a clear moral binary reflect the limitations and storytelling conventions of the era.

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Category Breakdown

Does Doctor Who: The Web Planet have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The serial follows the social norms of 1965. There is no indication of non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Doctor Who: The Web Planet portray gender?

Fair

Barbara is shown as an intellectual equal, but physical actions and strength remain focused on male characters. The portrayal of women serves a practical purpose rather than challenging stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Doctor Who: The Web Planet?

Minimal

The cast consists of white actors, reflecting the demographics typical of mid-1960s BBC productions. Alien species are used as symbolic representations rather than explorations of ethnic diversity.

How does Doctor Who: The Web Planet represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story presents a clear moral contrast within a traditional Western narrative style. It emphasizes survival and order without questioning institutional structures.

Does Doctor Who: The Web Planet include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or hidden disabilities shown among the main characters. The story does not use disability as a character trait or plot device.

Present on Screen

Barbara is portrayed as an intellectual peer, using her teaching background to handle complex situations.

Limited or Absent

Physical actions and tactical decisions are primarily centered around male characters.
The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, consisting solely of white actors.
The story does not include representations of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions.
There are no portrayals of visible or hidden disabilities within the main cast.

Official Synopsis

On the planet Vortis, the Doctor and his companions aid the butterfly-like Menoptra in their battle against the parasitic Animus and its mind-controlled minions, the ant-like Zarbi.

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