Doctor Who: Could the Doctor Find a Companion on Class?

The Doctor often finds his companions for his journeys by happenstance. Could his potential appearance on Class lead to a cast member of the spin-off being a future companion on Doctor Who?

Bravery and a willingness to follow directions are two hallmarks of the companions on Doctor Who. Being in situations, such as those in which the Doctor routinely finds himself, can be quite unnerving. Going through those battles, and having a preemptive idea as to what they may hold, is a tremendous advantage.

This experience, however, is traditionally gained through a trial by fire. The companions are often thrust into situations where they have little idea as to what they have gotten themselves into until the moment happens. If only there was a way to know what it is like to be in those situations, and to potentially face those enemies, before travelling with the Doctor…

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Perhaps there is. With Class soon starting up, and the students of Coal Hill School facing those alien threats as well, that experience will be there. Add in the potential of the Doctor being a part of the Class, and getting to see these students in action first hand, it could make sense for a future companion to come from the show. This would be an interesting opposite of all of the other spin-offs, which have featured former companions and friends of the Doctor.

Having that level of continuity would not only help Class establish itself, but would also solidify the show as part of the loose canon of the Whoniverse. As each spin-off, comic book, audio play, and novel has their own place in the history of Doctor Who proper, bringing at least one of those characters along to the main program could help ensure the long term success of Class.

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Next: Is the Doctor Really Coming to Class?

Maybe it is a bit far-fetched to consider a new spin-off — and one that has yet to even broadcast its first episode — as a potential breeding ground for a new companion. However, given how the Doctor chooses his companions, Class may be the perfect place to find one who could travel either with him alongside Bill, or after her.