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I really like Martha, but I think the writers have done the character a disservice by having her be the second companion in a row to be in love with the Doctor. The pining away for him with her puppy dog eyes (which, I grant, are gorgeous) really gets old. There's been rumors that she's leaving at the end of the series; I hope that's not true. I'd like to see the writers have a chance to fix her.


Exactly the problem I was having with the character as the season progressed. Started off as a strong independent character, but within just a couple episodes she's devolved into a straightforward Rose replacement in nearly every way.

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Unless they bring back Sally Sparrow from "Blink." I think she'd be great companion material!


I thought so too. Enjoyed the episode very much, best of the season, and thought the character was great. New companion or not, I'd like to see more of Sally Sparrow.