Doctor Who Season 2 Censored Episode Controversy Explained: What Was Removed & Why
Summary
- Doctor Who removes controversial episode “Fear Her” after Huw Edwards’ inappropriate behavior towards children comes to light.
- The episode, while weak in storytelling, is an important moment for the relationship between the Doctor and Rose Tyler.
- The decision to edit Huw Edwards out of the episode sets a precedent for addressing similar issues in other media appearances.
The popular sci-fi show Doctor Who has removed an old story from the streaming service BBC iPlayer after a public controversy surrounding one of the figures in the episode. The episode from the second season, titled “Fear Her,” follows the Doctor and his companion Rose as they travel to the 2012 Olympic Games in London and encounter an unusual child with powerful abilities that threaten her neighbors. While season 2 was famously one of Doctor Who’s worst-reviewed seasons, this specific episode’s removal from streaming sets an interesting precedent for the show.
“Fear Her” is best remembered as one of the several episodes in season 2 that strongly contributed to the relationship between the Doctor and Rose Tyler. While the story is weak and somewhat forgettable, it contains many scenes between the two characters that are crucial in understanding their dynamic. The adventure directly precedes the two-part season finale in which the Doctor and Rose are (seemingly) separated forever. While the episode will be returned eventually, its absence from streaming has caused huge controversy.