The girl was called Journey Blue, not Pink.

I had high hopes for Clara, then she fell for a PE teacher and ruined her character. Clara with Mr Boring, I think not.

And Clara did make a point of saying that she had met 2 soldiers that day with a colour as a surname so I think that was done for a reason we are yet to find out.

Wow, 10 episodes. I feel like I've only watched about 4. Have they really been so forgettable.? Has there really been so little progress in stories and character that I have just 30 seconds of Missy here and there being the only mystery and token possible Big Bad.

I only just realised that there are only two episodes left. This Danny Pink stuff has been a real drag.

Interesting comparisons and essentially they both want to help others in slightly different ways.

So I have finally watched the recent episode and had reserved my right to change my opinion on Danny Pink re: his acting versus slightly 'dull' character as per earlier post debate.

My conclusion is this - I actually preferred Danny Pink in this episode much more than precious ones. It was Clara that I disliked but again I think I am meant to. Clara was very formulaic in that her was character was almost oblivious to the needs of the children in the forest - whereas Danny's character wasn't. We see again - Clara being aloof and somewhat lacking in her awareness of others needs around her. Why is that? She seems almost clinical with regards to her actions and interest in space and time travelling enough to lie a lot to those around her.

Whereas, Danny seemed a little more attentive to the children's needs. Obviously down to a survival instinct being a 'soldier'. I think there are suggestions throughout there that Danny is holding back a lot - again. I continue to find his character intruiguing but understand that so far into the series a little more 'reveal' on his character could help viewers - give them a bit more direction with his character.

I don't think there is poor acting with regard to Danny's character. I really think that on the whole - both Danny & Clara's characters are confusing at the moment. And some reveal as to why is needed soon.

Perhaps they haven't had sex!

That could also be why he doesn't want to travel with the Doctor - doesn't want to blow his cover.

You mean like must women do (Did I really type that)

Is there another teacher we've not yet seen who Clara is in love with then?

Because Danny Pink is a maths teacher.

The main problem I have with the storyline is that we're just about at the end of the series, and it feels like the whole thing has only just started. They spent so long getting them together, then they've rushed them to being in love, and now the series is nearly over and I'm guessing we're supposed to care about them as a couple? I've never liked Clara very much, the impossible girl stuff began to grate very quickly, but in this series her relationship with Danny has taken up far too much space and become just an annoyance. Get rid of them both and given the Doctor a companion who can share his adventures rather than take up so much time each episode in long winded romance storylines that are either tedious or rushed.

I don't like the romance story either but in many ways it makes it more real.

The only way to get a companion what would just have adventurers with The Doctor would be to say they had no family or friends or anything else.

I think the last few years have been great for that with Clara she goes to her job she goes home to sleep she sees her family and has a life outside of The Doctor.

As much as I hated Amy (and thought Rory was great) at least they did show they had a home and friends and family.

As improbable as was Amy's career path from police-a-gram to national billboard model!

Maybe she just went into the modelling office and sulked until she got what she wanted that's was her usual MO

Whoooshhh...

Like when he chased the alien robot that was sensible and having a group of children behind him flashing a torchlight at the lion. If that is Mr sensible i dont want to meet Mr irresponsible.

It was implied somewhere they had

[quote=James Frederick;75372383
The only way to get a companion what would just have adventurers with The Doctor would be to say they had no family or friends or anything else.[/QUOTE]

Huge numbers of people live away from their families and have little or no day-to-day contact with them, including hundreds of thousands of students at university and overseas workers. Maybe one of them would like to travel with the Doctor without the constant phoning home and involving their boring families (Wilf and Brian excepted).
Or maybe an alien for a change, we havn't had too many of them and none recently.

True enough but with The Doctor you can travel with him for years it maybe ok to go a few days or weeks without talking to them but say 5+ years .

I really think there is a reason why Danny is 'dull' or 'boring' as some people think. I imagine what will be portrayed more in future episodes - is the contrast and similarities between Danny Pink's character and the doctor.

Danny doesn't want to travel on the tardis. Why? Either he has something to hide innocuous or not. Being a 'soldier' naturally he does not want to have anymore confrontation? He has had enough of war. In this respect, he is very much similar to the doctor who himself prefers to resist combat and seek reconciliation.

Differences highlighted in an earlier post between the doctor and Danny - I find quite interesting. Here we could see a relationship emerge between the two that could work quite well 'opposites attract' sort of thing, complimenting each other.

We have seen moments of an 'angry' and 'confrontational' Danny and I hope this is explored more without Clara.

I don't think his character is a waste of time by any means. I just think (and hope) that Danny is not the 'bore' and develops further.

I believe there is a chance that Danny isn't completely human and again this would most likely explain a lot with regards to his character development. If by the end of the series we don't know a little bit more about Danny which helps to change this perspective of him being a 'bore' - I will be disappointed I guess. If I am right - then I would be happy to see him be the companion of the Doctor (pre-requistie - without Clara).

Clara would be impressed if Danny Pink could fly those massive big planes, The Doctor just flies a Tardis, comparison

Maybe we can just accept they're able to call or visit home between adventures? It could be mentioned in passing without us needing to see or hear.

Ohhhh
Drink to Danny the Pink
His girlfriend prefers I think, I think
The saviour offfff, the human ra-a-ace....

I'm a Danny Pink fan but this made me chuckle.

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/a...-2014102892170

Remember on star trek once the mentioned someone had gone to the toilet. It obviously happens but never gets mentioned apart from the once. Don't see why it can't just be mentioned in a sentence.