TBH, I like Clara because it feels more like the Doctor has a crush on *her*. Clara just seems to be thrilled with the change in her circumstances and has a very affectionate yet independent personality, which the Doctor's not used to. It's like she doesn't expect anything of him beyond not getting her killed, and…

Makes sense to me - why would he mention his granddaughter when Akhaten wasn't the locale of any of her stories way back when? And it's the first place he really takes her to… I'd love to see a connection made there.

Based on everyone's reactions… I may have laughed more at this episode than I was supposed to. Definitely A- territory for me. Nice balance of broad laughs and character interchange.

Hahaha… fool. :hairtoss:

I'm totally down for Conway giving Barry a breather for the season.