10 TV Shows Which Refused To Give Fans What They Wanted

10. All Of The Possible Doctors - Doctor Who

Every time it's announced that the actor playing The Doctor in Doctor Who is stepping away from the role, fan speculation runs wild on who their replacement could be.

The long-running sci-fi show has brilliantly avoided issues with recasting through its regeneration mechanic. The Doctor's rebirth is also a bona fide way to generate buzz around the show and draw new eyes to it.

However, for every actor who is cast in the role, there are dozens of fan favourites who get snubbed.

Ever since the show returned in 2005, fans have circulated the same few names time and time again in lists of their dream castings. Richard Ayoade, David Harewood, Rupert Grint, Benedict Cumberbatch, and so on and so forth.

Whenever these people don't get cast, there is always some kind of backlash. Whovians can be particularly touchy when it comes to their show, especially its main character. It's hardly surprising that they can judge a new actor solely based on who they aren't.

Unfortunately, fantasy castings are often just that - a fantasy. Many of the names put forward by fans are way too famous to sign on to a show like Doctor Who, but that sure won't stop people complaining about it online.