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Why the Tenth Doctor and Donna Noble is Doctor Who's best companion pairing

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Aimee Hart

6h ago· 6 min readenOpinion

Summary

This article argues that the best companion pairing in Doctor Who is not a romantic one, but rather the platonic friendship between the Tenth Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna Noble (Catherine Tate). It contrasts their dynamic with other companion relationships that involved romantic tension, highlighting how Donna's refusal to romanticize the Doctor and her role as his equal made their pairing uniquely powerful and memorable.

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polygonWhy the Tenth Doctor and Donna Noble is Doctor Who's best companion pairingpolygon.com

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Every Whovian has their favorite Doctor and companion pairing.
Donna Noble was the Doctor's best friend, not his love interest, and that's exactly what made their dynamic so special.
No matter how many regenerations the time-hopping alien has gone through, the Doctor always has a companion.
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The Doctor has had many great companions throughout the years, but this particular pairing stands head and shoulders above the rest.

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