In the spirit of this year’s
fiftieth anniversary and the arrival of Peter Capaldi as the twelfth Doctor, I
decided to let my imagination run wild with this entry. Every Doctor has one or
more companions, but as far as we’re concerned Clara Oswald will continue to be the
Doctor’s sidekick. However, there comes a time in every timelord’s regeneration
when his partner leaves, goes missing, or dies.
Below is a short list compiled of people
that I believe would make an excellent companion (or companions) for the
Doctor. These characters are either real or fictional. They are from historical
eras, modern times, literature genres, types of movies, and many other forms of
entertainment. They are also different races and genders, each with a
personality we all know and love.
6) Jack Skellington (Tim Burton’s
the Nightmare Before Christmas)
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No I’m not saying this because I love Tim Burton.
I’m saying this because Jack encompasses the average human being. At some point
in his life, just like us, he will grow bored again and long for something new.
If the Tardis were to pop up in Halloween Town, chances are he’d probably climb
aboard. The Doctor would show Jack worlds he's never dreamed of, beasts he's never imagine, and sights he's never seen.
5) Elphaba (WICKED)
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In the musical she is
depicted as an outcast due to her emerald skin. Overtime, she breaks the social
norm, and does what she believes is best – rescues those she cares about;
just like the Doctor. I feel as though she and the Doctor can connect. After
all, the Doctor is the last time lord left (that we know of, aside from Jenny)
and she’s the only green girl in her time. If the Doctor were to take her into the
Tardis, she would be exposed to other aliens who are different like her. Her feelings of being an outcast would be shattered and her
companionship would ease the Doctor’s loneliness.
4) Emily Dickinson
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This famous poet was a
recluse in Amherst, Massachusetts during the 1800s. Dying at the tender
age of fifty six, she wrote popular poems like A Bird Came Down the Walk and I’m
Nobody! Who Are You?. Her work often
reflected a state of want and loneliness, just like the Doctor’s Tardis is a
mirrored image of himself. While she was
an introvert most of her life, she actively kept correspondents and spent time
with her family; sometimes joining them on outings. If the Doctor offered her a
once in a lifetime trip to the stars, she may join him. They would unite as
lonely souls to share a couple of expeditions together before returning her to
her time.
3) Luna Lovegood (Harry Potter
series)
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Luna was the eccentric blonde Ravenclaw who was a major part of
Dumbeldore’s Army. She also believed in a ton of creatures which may or may not
have existed, like the Crumple Horned Snorkack. Given the nickname “Loony
Lovegood” due to her personality and non conformist spirit, she was often labeled
as an outcast. Luna and the Doctor would
be great partners, using the Tardis to travel through time and space to discover
creatures. The Doctor may even help her
find beasts that she believes in, in an attempt to discover more places and
beasts. They would also bode well as outcasts who aren't afraid to express their true selves by means of friendship, battle, and intellect.
2) Doc Brown (Back to the Future)
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The idea of a race across time between the Tardis and the DeLorean radiates
excellence. However, I can imagine that the Doc would board the Tardis out of
curiosity and to gain scientific, extraterrestrial knowledge. As they roam,
they would discuss (or argue about) theories entailing science and time travel. The two doctors would probably also have different ideas of technology in regard to time travel. They would probably fight and teach each other about them. Their adventures would be filled with comedy, resourcefulness, and attempting to avoid doing anything drastic.
1) Tony Stark (Iron Man)
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Sir,
there appears to be a blue police call box out on the landing. If the Doctor
chose Mr.Stark to join him on his otherworldly adventures, it would be
definitely be interesting. There would be a collision and fascination of
technologies (modern day tech vs. Timelord tech) and every adventure would be
filled with wit provided by Tony and humor courtesy of the Doctor. Plus, Tony
gets to see if his deep space suit works properly. Imagine it: The Doctor’s in trouble, his
cunning plan is failing, and who shows up to save him? Deep Space Suit Iron
Man, with a witty comeback of course.
If you have anyone who you'd like to see be a companion to the Doctor, feel free to comment and tell us why. :D
