For a man who's such a genius, Doc Brown is certainly capable of some supernaturally bad decisions. Promising to build a bomb for Libyan nationalists, then delivering casing filled with pinball parts, as though they weren't going to figure that out almost immediately? Not a stellar move. But he is a great friend to Marty, no matter how many questions viewers may have about their relationship. How did they meet, anyway? And why are a high school musician and a middle-aged scientist willingly spending time with one another? Before the whole time travel issue came about, what did these two individuals have to talk about on a Saturday afternoon? It's never really explained. Regardless, Doc Brown is always there to help Marty with any and all of his time travel related, worryingly paradoxical scrapes (even the ones that are his fault).
Audrey Fox is an ex-film student, which means that she prefers to spend her days in the dark, watching movies and pondering the director's use of diegetic sound. She currently works as an entertainment writer, joyfully rambling about all things film and television related. Add her on Twitter at @audonamission and check out her film blog at 1001moviesandbeyond.com.
