Russell T Davies Renames Doctor Who’s Sea Devils ‘Homo Aqua,’ Calls Original Name ‘Racist’

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Russell T Davies has sparked debate around Doctor Who again, this time by renaming one of the show’s most famous enemy groups.

“It’s Racist to Say Sea Devil”

The creator of Doctor Who recently told Radio Times that the new spin-off, The War Between The Land And The Sea, will no longer use the name “Sea Devil.” Instead, the show will refer to them as “Homo Aqua.”

Davies explained the show is changing its name because the original, “Sea Devil,” is considered racist. They’re also moving away from using the term “monster” since the story’s villains will be humans. The new series is a science fiction story meant to be an allegory for climate change.

The new terms immediately upset many fans, who felt it was another instance of Russell T Davies changing Doctor Who’s past to align with current political views.

“Homo Aqua”? Fans Aren’t Buying It

People were quick to notice the scientific error in the change – explaining that ‘homo’ refers to the group of great apes, not sea reptiles – and many others criticized the new branding as feeling unnatural and irrelevant.

The Sea Devils debuted in a 1972 Doctor Who story of the same name and recently reappeared during Jodie Whittaker’s time as the Doctor. Now, under showrunner Russell T Davies, even classic Doctor Who monsters are being updated to reflect contemporary political themes.

Another Controversy for a Fading Franchise

This change comes at a difficult time for Doctor Who. Disney+ recently canceled the show after two seasons, pointing to low viewership and controversy. Now, the showrunner’s choice to rename well-known villains is only increasing concerns that the series is straying from its roots.

The sci-fi show Doctor Who, once a fan favorite, is now turning off many loyal viewers who feel it’s prioritizing social commentary over good storytelling.

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2025-11-06 01:01