07. A character that you feel the need to defend: Martha Jones

thedoctortheoncomingstorm:

I’d like to take a moment to compare Russel T Davies’ treatment of women against Steven Moffat’s:

Please note I love all the companions and this is NOTHING against any of them nor the brilliant actresses who portray them.

RTD’s companions are nicknamed as the DEFENDER of the Earth, SAVIOR of the world, and MOST IMPORTANT in all of creation.

Moffat’s companion SURVIVED.

There is your summary of my issue with Steven Moffat. His female characters are so passive or so reliant on men that they don’t get a chance at recognition. Russel’s women consistently defy the Doctor because they understand the human impact on his actions and are considered heroic in their own right. I feel it’s completely unfair to Amy (and River) that she is so downplayed as an important character.

As my darling Tumblr wife pointed out, River was literally MADE to love the Doctor. The relationship is completely forced upon them. Yes, I remember the fact that she was introduced in the RTD years, and yes the concept started off as completely intriguing and sad at the same time (reverse timelines, her knowing and loving him while he doesn’t even recognizer her, tragic!), but what has been done to her character is shameful on Moffat’s part.

ugh fuck moffat

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Blimey…it’s been a while.

[ooc: OMIGOD SDLFKN;DSLKFJSAD;LKF SD MY INTERNET RETURNS HALLELUJAH]

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thevaliant-child:

“I— what the hell are you talking about? I’ve lost contact with the Doctor.” Jeanine’s arm shot out like a gun and pulled Rose to her, linking her one arm around her throat while the other, holding the gun, was trained right on the side of her head. “You will call him, Miss Jones, or I will kill her, and then I will kill you.” Her grip tightened. “Easy as.” 

Martha’s grip tightened on the handle of her gun. If she drew it, Jeanine would kill Rose and the baby before she could even fire. Two lives — lost. Messy business, guns, Martha thought, as she swallowed nervously and weighed her options. 

Rose gasped for air slightly as Jeanine tightened her grip against her throat. There was nothing she could do. She glanced over to Martha, trying to signal for her just to do anything, give them a fake story, anything. 

“She’s lying…” Rose croaked as she was let go, “We can contact The Doctor…”

Martha, confused, looked at Rose with a quirked brow, as if to say, What are you getting at? Slowly, she pulled the gun from her bag and kept it pointed at the ground. 

“Oh, a gun, miss Jones?” Jeanine cooed, finger resting dangerously on the trigger. “Try me.”

Defeated, Martha loosened her grip on the gun. Looking at Rose again, their minds seemed to connect. A fake story, just enough cover to get Rose out of her grasp. She raised her hands, slowly, and set the gun on the floor, nudging it away with her foot. “There. Now, I’m going to get my phone out of my bag, alright?” 

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rory-centurion:

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Hello. Nice to meet you! 

kiddywonkus:

From a blog post about how awesome Doctor Who would be if it were on Jerry Springer. Post found here: (x)

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ikilledlordvoldemortonce:

That amazing moment when you realize

you

are

the

grinch

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