r/doctorwho • u/PCJs_Slave_Robot • May 11 '24

Doctor Who 1x01 "Space Babies" Post-Episode Discussion Thread Space Babies

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u/sooyoungisbaeee May 11 '24

they're too close too soon!!!!! they just met this same day, why are they already the best of chums. give us a few episodes of slow burn, getting to know each other, those are some of the best moments!

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u/MeanderingUnicorn May 14 '24

I agree but I also find it kinda realistic. Ruby is so young, I remember being a teen and being able to be chummy with people so fast- especially if you'd thrown in life and death scenarios and impossible goblins. It doesn't mean it's genuine or lasts, it's just in the moment. For the Doctor, he just seems to have that kind of charisma this time around and also a persistent loneliness so I can see why he's so friendly right off the bat. It will be interesting to see their relationship play out- or burn out.

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u/sooyoungisbaeee May 15 '24

rose was also 19 and i just prefer the "not quite sure about you" as we're getting to know our characters but im interested to see where it goes!

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u/MeanderingUnicorn May 15 '24

Yaz and Ryan were also 19 and I think Amy and Rory were 21! The Doctor really does suck in the youngest people. I think Graham and Donna (and Dan if he counts) were the only ones over 30. I kinda want them to do older companions for a bit just to see how more life experience affects the traveling experience. My favorite trait of Donna’s was her willingness to tell the Doctor off.

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u/QwahaXahn May 15 '24

Yeah, the fast-and-close bond resonates with me. Ruby feels very true to young people I know and how they interact.