(09 Nov 2014, 10:59 am)AdamY wrote I actually like Jenna Coleman but I don't really understand her character. There are rumours circulating that's she leaving the show so I hope they make the next assistant to the doctor a little less complex. It's fine for assistants to have some back-story but it shouldn't overshadow the story of The Doctor. It's almost like Peter Capaldi has played a bit-part instead of the leading role. Hopefully, the re-emergence of Gallifrey should shift the focus back onto The Doctor.
I agree with what you say about The Master/Mistress. It would have made more sense to re-introduce The Rani. However, as Olivia Coleman was apparently considered to play The Doctor (and may do so in the next regeneration), I think the whole point of the exercise was to affirm regeneration isn't gender specific. Still, it renders the whole Time Lord/Lady designation as rather pointless.
I hope she does leave.
If they choose the next DR as a women, i won't be watching.