A rantlet

[ksmith]

Romana was and remains my favorite companion. I enjoyed the fact that she was the Doctor's intellectual and educational equal, if not his superior, as well as the give and take and tension inherent in that sort of balance. I was disappointed when her character departed the show.

Last night, I watched the first Martha Jones episode. Oh look, another young, gorgeous woman who is open to new experiences and instruction. Teachable. Malleable. And there's the o/l/d/e/r/ m/a/n Doctor, playing hide and seek, luring her away from an unhappy family situation and into his c/a/r/ TARDIS. The only things missing were a bag of candy and an invitation to see his etchings.

I guess you could say I found that sequence a tad creepy. Not fond of the Doctor-as-Pickup-Artist.

I would love to see Romana return.

Comments

Romana

[(Anonymous)]

I loved Mary Tamm's Romana. Lala did a great job too... but ooo, Romana 1 is my Romana.

Romana returned from E-space (as a prisoner of the Daleks if I recall correctly), escaped and eventually became Lord President of Gallifrey. She and Leela became good friends and each had their own K-9.

There is so much more Romana in the very excellent Doctor Who audio dramas from Big Finish Productions. She's even set to return as Lord President in a second Key to Time series

I am a huge Martha Jones Fan! By the end of her run, I think you will see that she holds her own. I think Martha was curious enough to leave of her own accord with the Doctor's offer.

I would love to see more male companions personally.

Happy Whoing!
Tim