Former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat defends Jodie Whittaker from online trolls

Moffat, who left the show after Peter Capaldi’s final appearance as the Doctor, posted a photo on Instagram expressing how much he missed working on the BBC sci-fi drama.

Some fans then took the opportunity to criticise the show's latest incarnation, now helmed by Chris Chibnall, in the comments section below the post.

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The photo shows Moffat with Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Michelle Gomez and regular Doctor Who writer Mark Gatiss, along with a caption revealing he was "overwhelmed with nostalgia".

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Below, one commenter stated Doctor Who had "gone to s***" without Moffat, a post the writer responded to, defending the work Whittaker and Chibnall have done:

"Well, I'm loving it and you should too," he wrote. "But, you know, it's always easier to miss the things you love than learn to love new things – but not nearly as much fun. Get with #teamjodie."

In response to another commenter who wrote a long post slamming series 11 for being "forgettable", Moffat protested: "Forgettable?? FORGETTABLE???? Look how many words you just wrote about it! Ha!! Gotcha!!!"

Indeed, fans would be wise to get with #teamjodie, for Doctor Who series 12 is expected in early 2020 and will once again star Whittaker as the Time Lord under the direction of Chibnall.