Clara

So I've finally decided what I think of the new Doctor Who companion, Clara. It took me a while because at first (in "The Asylum of the Daleks") she reminded me way too much of Amy, who I was never very fond of. But after watching up to "The Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS," I think she's a much more interesting character than Amy. And not just because of the whole dying-over-and-over again thing either. Unlike most of the Doctor Who companions, she actually seems to understand that being with the Doctor is more than just an adventure, it's dangerous. In the episode "Hide" her willingness to wait instead of following the Doctor into danger and causing more problems (as Amy would) shows that she is a more mature character who looks before she leaps. I find this an admirable trait. While recklessness and courage are fun in the right time and place, too much of it gets annoying. Clara's hesitation to throw herself into danger shows intelligence which is balanced out by her curiosity. As seen in "The Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS" (spoilers ahead), Clara has enough intelligence and curiosity to do something none of the other companions have done: look for and find the Doctor's name. Even though she does not remember it, the fact that she was able to find it in the first place shows that she is unique among the Doctor's companions. I look forward to seeing what happens with her. She may soon be my second favorite companion after Donna.