Show Notes
There have been a lot of companions over the course of Doctor Who's life, but who is the best? Which ones are underrated? How do my own thoughts on companions line up in a ranking system? Join me for an in-depth chat about the best companions in the Whoniverse... Tier List: https://sortr.io/sorter/doctor-who-companions-2005-2025-hwdjs00:00 Intro 02:31 Opening The Companions Hotline 05:34 Romantic Companions 08:49 Balancing Classic, Modern & Big Finish 10:53 NEWS: New Figures Announced! 16:07 The Influence Of Rose Tyler & Sarah-Jane Smith 18:16 Comedic Companions 20:42 More Sarah-Jane Smith Love & Underrated Companions 23:32 POLL TIME: The Ideal TARDIS Team Size 26:13 The Impossible Girl 29:31 The Missed Potential Of Ryan Sinclair 33:10 Ranking My Favourite Companions 45:15 The Ranking Results 46:54 Final Picks For Best Companions
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