Doctor Who Review: The Magician's Apprentice – 7 Ways To Weigh The Wages Of Sin

2. Envy

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The Doctor’s life is defined by his friendships. He would be a very different man without his companions, perhaps even more like Davros. To allow people in, to become close, is to accept the inevitability of pain. Davros and his creations hide from pain behind walls of metal. They lash out because it extends their wall. They only feel safe within their self-made cocoons though even that is a fallacy. By abandoning child Davros the Doctor sent a clear message to a terrified boy. You aren’t worth saving. What if Davros has spent his entire life in trying to prove his worth to the Doctor? He doesn’t know how to be a friend so instead he attempts to become his greatest enemy, much to Missy’s chagrin.

There is a theme here of people trying to impress the Doctor. Even Clara does this. Bluster and controlling tendencies often hide a deep vein of insecurity. That is one reason why I wonder if that will play a role in Clara’s leaving. Jenna Coleman confirmed that she already filmed her final scenes. Will Clara’s reckless behavior in service of her quest for the Doctor’s approval have tragic consequences?

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Mary Ogle is the author and illustrator of “Orangeroof Zoo” a whimsical tale of magical realism told through the pages of a coloring book for adults. Working as a professional artist in the digital medium, Mary’s commissions have included everything from fine art to fan art, book cover design, illustration and book layout. Find more of Mary’s work at www.maryogle.com. Mary currently finds inspiration in the Ojai Valley, residing in a snug little cottage with a recalcitrant cat.