Doctor Omega
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Donna was my favourite companion too for the exact same reason. Her portrayal of a person thrust into that lifestyle was much more realistic.She was scared when told she had to tackle a Sontaran and - as you say - the fact that she didn't fancy the Doctor made her the nearest thing to a Classic Who companion.
I thought that Pearl Mackie was far better than the part that she had been given - to the point that I think she has it in her to progress to movie acting and Hollywood. She has a star quality that I felt she could not really make the most of in the role of Bill.
Bradley Walsh is the only cast member of the current line up that I think is a truly believable actor, because he isn't trying too hard. I think you can, by way of contrast, however, see the acting - or even lack of acting - showing on Jodie's Doctor, Yasmin and Ryan.
Yes, the Clara show was ridiculous. I also always felt that the programme expected me to think Amy and Rory were amazing. I never did. I never cared two hoots about them or their Pond Life Minisodes - and was glad when they went. Why the Doctor went into mourning and seclusion after finally getting rid of them I have no idea. I thought he should have been cheering. The Paternoster Gang were also a waste of scriptwriter's ink too, imo. I suspect Moffat was angling for a spin off with that ridiculous trio. Thank God it didn't happen.
And, while I think he should hand over the reigns to someone who actually wants to do the job, I will definitely give Chibnall credit in that we have not been subjected (yet) to an interminable farewell or bogus death scene. Perhaps he was as fed up of them as we were.
I thought that Pearl Mackie was far better than the part that she had been given - to the point that I think she has it in her to progress to movie acting and Hollywood. She has a star quality that I felt she could not really make the most of in the role of Bill.
Bradley Walsh is the only cast member of the current line up that I think is a truly believable actor, because he isn't trying too hard. I think you can, by way of contrast, however, see the acting - or even lack of acting - showing on Jodie's Doctor, Yasmin and Ryan.
Yes, the Clara show was ridiculous. I also always felt that the programme expected me to think Amy and Rory were amazing. I never did. I never cared two hoots about them or their Pond Life Minisodes - and was glad when they went. Why the Doctor went into mourning and seclusion after finally getting rid of them I have no idea. I thought he should have been cheering. The Paternoster Gang were also a waste of scriptwriter's ink too, imo. I suspect Moffat was angling for a spin off with that ridiculous trio. Thank God it didn't happen.
And, while I think he should hand over the reigns to someone who actually wants to do the job, I will definitely give Chibnall credit in that we have not been subjected (yet) to an interminable farewell or bogus death scene. Perhaps he was as fed up of them as we were.
