Well...he's back and so is Freema Agyeman, who some might remember from last year's episode 'Army of Ghosts'. Producers were so impressed with her portrayal of a Torchwood employee during that episode that they offered her the role as Martha Jones, the Doctor's new companion.
What you notice first about Martha Jones is....inquisitiveness. Unlike Rose (who was undoubtedly brilliant), Martha immediately asks how the TARDIS is bigger on the inside and what type of species he is if not human. She has a sharp mind and is asking the Doctor questions he himself hasn't worked out yet. Once or twice you catch him staring at her in amazement, like he finds it so hard to believe a human could actually work their heads around it all but still question why.
The second thing you notice is Martha's qualities as a leader. The Hospital was just materialized on the moon and many staff are panicking but Martha is attempting order, trying to get worried patients back to bed and assuring them there is nothing to fret about. Also as she communicates with her family (and you thought the Tyler's had problems!) you can see all of them, even her parents, would be at a loss as to what to do without her. She keeps them all together.
Personally I find Billie Piper a far superior actress to Freema but Martha as a character has far more....depth than Rose. She is interesting to watch.
I also like how they worked Rose leaving into it. At the end The Doctor feels like he owes Martha something in return for her help and offers her just ONE trip in the TARDIS. He stresses that she isn't replacing Rose nor does he need anyone to accompany him. (Yet I think they both know he needs someone in that big blue box whether that person is 'replacing' Rose or not)
Martha aside, the episode had a nice simple, well thought-out plot with the Judoon Police searching for a wanted Alien while the oxygen supply in the hospital slowly runs out. Not to keen on the whole aspect of the 'Kiss', bit wishy-washy but other than that an awesome episode.
Also keep an eye AND an ear out for Mr. Saxon references...............
What you notice first about Martha Jones is....inquisitiveness. Unlike Rose (who was undoubtedly brilliant), Martha immediately asks how the TARDIS is bigger on the inside and what type of species he is if not human. She has a sharp mind and is asking the Doctor questions he himself hasn't worked out yet. Once or twice you catch him staring at her in amazement, like he finds it so hard to believe a human could actually work their heads around it all but still question why.
The second thing you notice is Martha's qualities as a leader. The Hospital was just materialized on the moon and many staff are panicking but Martha is attempting order, trying to get worried patients back to bed and assuring them there is nothing to fret about. Also as she communicates with her family (and you thought the Tyler's had problems!) you can see all of them, even her parents, would be at a loss as to what to do without her. She keeps them all together.
Personally I find Billie Piper a far superior actress to Freema but Martha as a character has far more....depth than Rose. She is interesting to watch.
I also like how they worked Rose leaving into it. At the end The Doctor feels like he owes Martha something in return for her help and offers her just ONE trip in the TARDIS. He stresses that she isn't replacing Rose nor does he need anyone to accompany him. (Yet I think they both know he needs someone in that big blue box whether that person is 'replacing' Rose or not)
Martha aside, the episode had a nice simple, well thought-out plot with the Judoon Police searching for a wanted Alien while the oxygen supply in the hospital slowly runs out. Not to keen on the whole aspect of the 'Kiss', bit wishy-washy but other than that an awesome episode.
Also keep an eye AND an ear out for Mr. Saxon references...............