Male Companion on Doctor Who?
Just read this on Tumblr:
Smith says he starts rehearsing season seven episodes on February 13 and starts filming on February 20. He also reveals that he “wouldn’t mind a male companion now that Karen has left.” Of course, considering how close we are to the start of filming, you would sort of think Smith must have some idea who the next companion will be at this point, at least in the broad strokes. So yeah, feel free to interpret this as a knowing hint, if you so desire.
In other words - Matt doesn’t think theres ever a woman who can replace Karen so would rather be working with a guy. (via mattsmith-karengillan)
Firstly, re Matt and Karen being separated:
I do think The Ponds leaving soon-ish is kind of necessary but it's still heart-breaking. Especially behind-the-scenes-wise.
Re a male companion though, I've always thought that would be a really interesting dynamic, but now I actually think about it, the feminist in me realises there sort of needs to be a female companion, doesn't there? Doctor Who is such an influential show for kids (and adults!) to look up to, so without a female.. aspirational figure I guess.. it'd be a bit weird. I don't know. I need arguments for this as I can't see past that now! I'm sick of all the male-dominated shows and although it would be great to have a male (or alien? I know the companion's meant to sort of be our representative/person we can relate to but that could work?) companion, I feel a bit iffy on this.
I really would love to have a male companion to mix things up, see what kind of person he could be, explore how having a man instead of woman around would affect the Doctor etc. etc. but I think Doctor Who's a great platform to show strong and real women who are on a par with the alpha male-type know-it-all Doctor. It's not being done well enough in many other shows/films/anything for it to be worth letting go of here.
But I honestly don't know! Any and all opinions would be very welcome!
I have lots of unfinished posts outstanding but this is quick and I really want to know what people think!
(Different one but still relevant)
ETA: I just re-read this and have to add that I only think the Ponds should leave because the show's got so dark and the Melody storyline is THE ACTUAL WORST and has ruined so much, so I think they should get the hell out of there before their lives are TOTALLY ruined.
Though since falling in love once more with the Moff via the Sherlock commentaries I have learned to trust him again and hope now that he will be able to make their ending as beautiful as they deserve. I really really do hope that they're going to be happy! I am so emotionally invested I'm not sure I can handle the trauma of more Pond heartache.
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