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River Song

I want your theories, thoughts, expectations.

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Permalink Reply by Robert Grimm on January 4, 2010 at 12:07pm

I expect she knew a later Doctor. Most likely, she saw a picture of the tenth Doctor. Her Doctor must have looked older, so we won't see her coming back anytime soon. Most likely, she will be seen in the comics, novels, or audio adventures or will be recast with someone younger when there is an older Doctor since he was obviously in her past. She probably didn't know the eleventh Doctor unless Matt Smith is the Doctor for many years. I suspect the 12th Doctor or another later Doctor will be older. I understand that had Smith not tried out early, the new Doctor was going to be older.

Permalink Reply by Leslee Love on January 4, 2010 at 2:09pm

I would love to see an old doctor!

Permalink Reply by marie on January 4, 2010 at 8:44pm

I'm wary now that I've seen her in season 5 previews. If she's a love interest for Matt Smith, I'm going to be so upset.

Permalink Reply by EnsignR on January 4, 2010 at 12:51pm

Marie, I'm so glad you started this discussion. I am (perhaps unhealthily) obsessed with River Song. I loved her character in Silence in the Library and thought the openness that she had with the doctor of the future was really refreshing in comparison to how most other companions feel toward the doctor. I loved that she was smart and energetic and I thought, "I can really see this person in a real relationship with a man who lives across time and space and being totally ok with all the craziness he gets up to." It looks like she'll be appearing in series 5, and while I'm really excited to get her back... I do wonder if maybe it's too soon. Perhaps I should just trust in Moffat's genius.

Permalink Reply by Leslee Love on January 4, 2010 at 2:08pm

I'm trusting in Moffat's genius, too. Nice quote Ensign. I can see that about her, too. Though I don't know why...I was a little grated by her. Not sure why.

Permalink Reply by marie on January 4, 2010 at 8:50pm

I agree. The part of River Song was intended for Kate Winslet. I think I would have felt differently about the character if that panned out.

Permalink Reply by Leslee Love on January 5, 2010 at 10:58am

I would have preferred her to the ER girl.

Permalink Reply by marie on January 4, 2010 at 8:49pm

I think it's too soon for her. Also, something about her I didn't like. I think it was her openness with the Doctor that... weirded me out? I was unsettled by her familiarity with the Doctor, much like the Doctor was.

I'm hopeful that Moffat will be responsible with this relationship.

Permalink Reply by Leslee Love on January 5, 2010 at 11:00am

Maybe that's it. She was so 'I know this and I know that', but still so very secretive in a weird way. I'm hoping Moffat will, too. Sheesh.

Permalink Reply by Leslee Love on January 4, 2010 at 2:06pm

Wasn't she like his wife or some weird something or another....from the future? I didn't really like her character for some reason. Though, I'm intrigued by her and her having a sonic screwdriver which her version of the Doctor gave her, and the fact that she whispered his name, right? His real name?? Not real sure what to make of her, yet. There's only one event where he would ever tell his true name. Great discussion! Thanks for posting...can't wait to hear more theories.

She knows an awful lot about the Doctor though...........

Permalink Reply by marie on January 4, 2010 at 8:51pm

Wait, what is the one event? Do they tell us? Is it his death?

Permalink Reply by Leslee Love on January 5, 2010 at 11:08am

Not real sure. Could be. So many questions!!!!! Maybe they will go 'head and nip this in the bud in season 5.