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Old 26-10-2014, 15:19
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The thing I find disturbing about Pink is that the hair on his head is exactly the same texture and composition as the hair on his face.

I'm not sure I've come across this before; he looks like he's absolutely covered in peach fluff.
Like an Action Man toy you mean. Personally I think he acts, speaks and sounds just like Micky did in the first of the new series of Who
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Old 26-10-2014, 15:29
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yes but why put us through all this torture, i mentioned it in another thread that surely this is being done on purpose for us not to like him?
I agree it's being done on purpose. Often I think those characters that are most annoying ultimately must be good at their job. Else we would not find them annoying? I dont think its been garbage by any means but I do think its been a little ambiguous and perhaps not clear which direction things look to be going.. This in itself can be annoying but I quite enjoy the ambiguity. As long as there are answers in the end.
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Old 26-10-2014, 15:35
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Like an Action Man toy you mean. Personally I think he acts, speaks and sounds just like Micky did in the first of the new series of Who
I think Danny speaks a bit more 'middle-class' than Mickey.
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Old 26-10-2014, 16:10
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Would she have to lie if he didn't tell her to stop seeing her best freind he had no right to do that.
No-one HAS to lie. when she's admitted it he's annoyed and hurt, yes, but she still does what she likes, so she obviously doesn't think enough of him to take notice of his concern. He'd be better off without her.

So you would want your current GF to cut off all contact with her best friend?
If her best friend is an ancient time-travelling alien who has an unfortunate habit of getting her into very dangerous and potentially suicidal situations I can understand Danny's concern. Can't you?
'Just off to a distant galaxy to fight a ruthless enemy who may just exterminate us both'
'Okay, dear, have a nice time'
Besides, he hasn't asked her to cut off contact, just not to do something quite likely to get her killed. Which, again is understandable.

i cant remember any character in new who being lambasted on digital spy forums but you clearly wrote and i quote:-

***** I'm always astonished when people express this amount of virulent hatred for a Doctor Who character. ******

so every time this happens you are astonished, yet you cant provide any examples ?
Check out the threads about Donna, Amy, Adric, Rory, Micky, Rose, Martha and any new Doctor really. There's enough of them out there!
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Old 26-10-2014, 16:22
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he seems alright to me .

I just hope his storyline reaches some sort of conclusion this year , don't wanna keep waiting to find out who he killed .
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Old 26-10-2014, 16:42
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he seems alright to me .

I just hope his storyline reaches some sort of conclusion this year , don't wanna keep waiting to find out who he killed .
Yay! Someone who keeps things simple and just enjoys.. Hurrah for that.
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Old 26-10-2014, 16:45
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Like an Action Man toy you mean. Personally I think he acts, speaks and sounds just like Micky did in the first of the new series of Who
mickey was t he tin dog, he made me laugh, unlike dull Danny
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Old 26-10-2014, 16:48
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Check out the threads about Donna, Amy, Adric, Rory, Micky, Rose, Martha and any new Doctor really. There's enough of them out there!
the poster was saying he laughs when he ALWAYS sees threads about doctor who characters who are not liked, the people who you mention were a small minority but Danny hatred is a lot more, plus its fully justified, the guy has had almost nothing to do, its like groundhog day with him,

most people havent liked Danny almost since day 1.
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Old 26-10-2014, 16:53
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the poster was saying he laughs when he ALWAYS sees threads about doctor who characters who are not liked, the people who you mention were a small minority but Danny hatred is a lot more, plus its fully justified, the guy has had almost nothing to do, its like groundhog day with him,

most people havent liked Danny almost since day 1.
If you were an undercover character.. Wouldn't do just that? Nothing much...
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Old 26-10-2014, 16:58
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If you were an undercover character.. Wouldn't do just that? Nothing much...
I mean the acting.
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Old 26-10-2014, 17:02
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I mean the acting.
So, you are actually having a go at Samuel Anderson, not the character of Danny Pink?
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Old 26-10-2014, 17:02
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I mean the acting.
I'm watching last nights episode tonight. I will report back if I start to feel the same regards his acting. But I think it's more to do with his character 'seemingly' being low key... For now.
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Old 26-10-2014, 17:12
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the poster was saying he laughs when he ALWAYS sees threads about doctor who characters who are not liked, the people who you mention were a small minority but Danny hatred is a lot more, plus its fully justified, the guy has had almost nothing to do, its like groundhog day with him,

most people havent liked Danny almost since day 1.
She.

And maybe we are supposed to dislike Danny? (Though if so it hasn't worked with me. Though I admit I think he's pretty and I'm influenced by that. Sorry, shallow I know).
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Old 26-10-2014, 17:16
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he seems alright to me .

I just hope his storyline reaches some sort of conclusion this year , don't wanna keep waiting to find out who he killed .
Same here. Thought he came across last night as a resourceful, caring chap and his pupils obviously really like him...so he must be doing something right!
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Old 26-10-2014, 17:21
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I was under the impression Danny was going to be new male companion a
la Rory, but instead he just slows the whole show down when he turns up.
He doesn't add much to the story or Clara's character. He's almost
as bad as Rose's Mum!
At least she was funny!! Stereotypical battleaxe Mum with a heart of gold
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Old 26-10-2014, 17:51
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So, you are actually having a go at Samuel Anderson, not the character of Danny Pink?
i wasnt but after 10 episodes i now think its him rather than the script.
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Old 26-10-2014, 18:13
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i wasnt but after 10 episodes i now think its him rather than the script.
Fair enough.
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Old 27-10-2014, 00:55
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I think people haven't warmed to Danny because were now 10 episodes in, and there has been very little of Danny Pink, bar a few moments.

All we really know about him is he is a soldier/ex-soldier, described as a 'ladykiller', in a relationship with Clara, and wants to keep her safe, and grew up as Rupert in a childrens home.

There are valid questions about the character:

- what type of soldier was he? Is he an undercover soldier for somebody(Unit/Missy) keeping tabs on Clara/The Doctor
- Was he actually Rupert at all, and if he grew up in a care home why did he mention in an episode that he was having 'family problems'
- the 'ladykiller' comment

There are more questions about the character and we know so little about him, but I'm sure in the final 2 episodes well learn a bit more about him, if not find out the answers to these queries.

My bet is that he is the girl Pink's 'dead' brother from episode 2, working for Missy, or an undercover agent/soldier for UNIT keeping tabs on Clara as she might be some sort of threat.

Also aren't most special agents 'orphans'? Or did James Bond just make me assume that.
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Old 27-10-2014, 06:38
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Old 27-10-2014, 06:44
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You`ve been beaten to the punch with that.......
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Old 27-10-2014, 09:37
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It's amazing pink has had more on screen time than missy yet I feel I know more about missy than I do Pink. Plus I want to find out about missy. I dont give a stuff about Pink.
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Old 27-10-2014, 09:40
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I think people haven't warmed to Danny because were now 10 episodes in, and there has been very little of Danny Pink, bar a few moments.



There are valid questions about the character:

- what type of soldier was he? Is he an undercover soldier for somebody(Unit/Missy)

My bet is that he is the girl Pink's 'dead' brother from episode 2, working for Missy, or an undercover agent/soldier for UNIT keeping tabs on Clara as she might be some sort of threat.

Also aren't most special agents 'orphans'? Or did James Bond just make me assume that.
Well he MUST be related to UNIT and my feeling is he kills Clara because of the doctor and he is from a different time.

But it is against British law to go undercover and have sex with your target.
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Old 27-10-2014, 10:25
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He is a truly awful character played an awful actor. Ruined Clara.
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Old 27-10-2014, 10:27
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Danny doesn't need to be exciting. He doesn't need to show off, or win the girl, or show Clara something she's never seen before, or be a Sontaran-cloned time agent from his own past. He also doesn't need to mug for the camera, or have comedy moments so we feel sorry for him.

He's a mirror held up to Clara - he's there to question what Clara wants, and why she wants it. He has to be the way he is in order to contrast with the Doctor. He makes her question what matters to her, in a way more in-depth than an episode like Amy's Choice did.

Whereas the Doctor is reckless and exciting, Danny is dependable and responsible.
Where the Doctor sees a puzzle to be solved, Danny sees people that need to be protected.
Where the Doctor sees an army to be fought, Danny sees wells that need dug.

To be a teeny bit sexist for a moment, Danny is what woman say they want, and the Doctor is what they actually find themselves unable to give up.
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Old 27-10-2014, 10:48
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He is a truly awful character played an awful actor.
I hope the chap who plays him does not read here or, if he does, is thick-skinned.
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