Viewers of the new BBC drama 'The War Between The Land and The Sea' have complained about sound issues just minutes into the first episode. The series, a spin-off from 'Doctor Who' created by Russell T Davies, aired on BBC One on Sunday, December 7.
The five-part series focuses on an ancient species emerging from the ocean, causing an international crisis. UNIT intervenes to manage the conflict. Despite being set in the Whoniverse, the Doctor is absent, which Davies said allows for tougher themes.
However, many fans took to social media to criticise the sound mixing, particularly the background music drowning out dialogue. One viewer wrote: 'Why is the background music drowning out the dialogue? I can't hear a b****y thing!' Others reported having to turn on subtitles or increase volume significantly.
The BBC has not yet responded to the complaints. The next episode airs next Sunday at 8.30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
