Companions to the Doctor

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

Just a Mad Man With a Box

Greetings everyone and welcome to this week’s entry of The Magical Mystery Blog.

This weekend is a weekend that has geeks, nerds, sci fi lovers, and many others buzzing like wasps.  On Sunday August 4^th, 2013 we will find out who will play the twelfth Doctor in the Doctor Who series. For those of you who are unaware to this fantastic series – what is wrong with you? Seriously, go watch it you will not regret it.

It’s basically about an alien traveling in a time machine to various eras, worlds, and even alternate dimensions. This series originated in the United Kingdom but eventually gained more popularity with every episode. It was also aired in the Americas along with other nations. It is considered one of the longest running science fiction series and originally started in the 60s with William Hartnell as the first Doctor.

So far in the series there have been eleven Doctors with the new one regenerating onto our television screens on Christmas Day 2013. Below are the top twelve reasons why everyone should be excited for this new Doctor.

           1)      New Doctor – we have a new Doctor! New Doctors are always fun because it’s like meeting a new friend. They have their quirks, their easily identifiable appearance, and special qualities that make them who they are. Every Doctor has their unique look based on their clothes and overall facial and body features. For example, the tenth Doctor has a pompadour haircut while the fifth Doctor wears a celery stick on his jacket lapel. Sometimes a piece of clothing will become a constant joke or trademark of the character throughout the series. The tenth Doctor insisted his jacket was given to him by Janis Joplin while the eleventh Doctor has claimed that bow ties are cool.

The new Doctor will have a specific outfit he wears along with a distinctive look.

           2)      New sonic screwdriver – with almost every new Doctor there is a new sonic screwdriver. The sonic screwdriver is the Doctor’s tool he uses to analyze life forms, examine materials, repair things, and many other actions. However, it cannot interact with wood. Each sonic screwdriver is unique in appearance, just like the Doctor. The tenth Doctor’s sonic screwdriver is silver, sleek, and has a blue tip. The eleventh Doctor’s sonic screwdriver is a copper shade with a green glow and is a bit bulky.  The new Doctor’s sonic screwdriver could be something we have not seen yet.

           3)      New food –as mentioned each Doctor is unique. This includes their appearance, voice, personality, and even food. Each Doctor has a certain food that they enjoy devouring. The fourth Doctor’s favorite food was Jelly Babies (think gummy bears), the tenth Doctor’s favorite food was cookies, and the eleventh Doctor’s favorite food is fish fingers and custard. Obviously the food can be something ordinary like cookies or something strange like fish fingers and custard. This new Doctor’s favorite food could be a common snack or a meal we’d never think of like bacon wrapped Twinkies. ….what? It could happen.

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The food also becomes a part of a running joke throughout the Doctor’s time in which, if the moment is right, they will bring up the food, or even be seen eating it at one time or another.

          4)      Possible gender change – the Doctor has many regenerations, all of which have been male thus far. However, it is possible for him to transform into a woman, but it has never happened. The closest thing we have seen to a female Doctor is the Doctor Donna from the tenth Doctor’s special End of the Universe. With every regeneration, the Doctor takes on new strands of DNA shaping the gender, hair, body, and even skin color. While we’re on skin color….

         5)      Possible skin color change – a while ago various web sites posted lists of actors they would like to see become the next Doctor. Among the selected performers were a few with different skin tones. Up until now all of the Doctors have been Caucasian males. It is extremely possible for the next Doctor to be tan, dark skinned, or another shade due to the regeneration process.

         6)      He could finally be ginger – there is an ongoing joke throughout the Doctor Who universe in which the Doctor has always wanted to be ginger. Ginger is another term for red head but so far, the Doctor has not achieved those glorious locks of crimson hair.  Maybe this new Doctor will finally be a red head. Again, the closest thing we have had to a ginger haired Doctor is Doctor Donna from the episode, End of the Universe.

         7)      New companion – every Doctor has one or more companions. At times throughout the series, the Doctor will even go on adventures by himself or be separated from his companion. The eleventh Doctor had Amy and Rory, a young couple before they met their tragic end. This Doctor also had River Song, a sexy professor who loved the Doctor dearly. Sometimes the companions turn into love interests, like Rose Tyler with the 10.5 Doctor (a clone of the original tenth Doctor who was part human/part alien). With the new Doctor, he (or she) could receive a new companion or stick with the current companion, Clara Oswald until her time runs up.

          8)      New villains – each episode of Doctor Who involves the Doctor running into some sort of villain. Some of the enemies are always returning like the Cybermen, Daleks, and Weeping Angels. Others are new to each Doctor like the Silence to the eleventh Doctor and the Vashta Nerada to the tenth Doctor. The ideas for foes are endless, especially when it comes to Doctor Who. It’s amazing to see what the creators invent for the Doctor to fight. Who knows what evil doers the new Doctor will encounter?

          9)      New Tardis interior – sometimes when a Doctor regenerates they also receive a new Tardis theme. The Tardis (Time And Relative Dimensions In Space (also known as Sexy)) is the time travelling machine that the Doctor roams around in. Over the years, it has been given tons of makeovers. The current look is lonely and cold with the Doctor's companions' names written in his native alien writing.

With the new Doctor inhabiting the Tardis, he (or she) may receive a new Tardis interior changing the somber tones of silver and grey into something brighter or darker.

          10)   The return of old friends – overtime the Doctor has made many friends like Captain Jack Harkness, the Brigadier, the Face of Boe, and many others. These friends would pop in for an episode or two, solve a problem with the Doctor (or were a victim of a crisis that only the Doctor could rescue them from), and leave just as they came.  Since the tenth Doctor, we have not seen Captain Jack Harkness or the Face of Boe appear in any of the episodes. Maybe with the new Doctor we would see some old friends come back for a few episodes with the Doctor.

           11)   New introduction – as a way of regenerating, the producers give the Doctor a new television introduction. The classic theme music is kept but the title sequence is different. The ninth and tenth Doctors' openings were kept the same but the eleventh Doctor’s sequence was changed at least once or twice throughout his time. When the new Doctor comes to life, he (or she) may receive a different opening.

           12)   The End of Doctor Who – the Doctor is only allowed twelve regenerations in which he starts off appearing elderly and slowly descends into youth. While he looks young, he is actually quite old; over 1000 years plus to be exact. However, I remember hearing that twelve is the base number of regenerations for the Doctor but he can keep regenerating many more times afterwards. However, it is a matter of what the writers will do. If they choose to stick to the original limit of twelve regenerations then the entire series will end. But if they decide to go beyond the twelve regenerations, they can continue the series, and the stories of the Doctor.  

      

       As mentioned before, on August 4th on BBC America at 2 pm (Eastern Time) fans across the nation will see the new actor who will play the twelfth Doctor. It will be a half hour to hour program featuring the performer along with some other surprises. For Britain, the reveal will be featured on BBC One at 7 pm (GMT). Until then, Geronimo.