“What was amazing was, the depth of Steven’s writing—and you’ll find this in episode 12 as well. There are certain scenes between Clara and the Doctor where every line has seven meanings. And you have these really substantive actors who can do so many things with that. So, you’re just sitting there with your mouth open watching them develop, and watching them discover, and trying to work [it] out. And then the fun comes again in the editing room, when you’re [thinking], What is the truth? What is a lie? And what is the right texture? The fandom is interesting because sometimes they say Clara is too big, and too important, [but] I think it balances beautifully in these episodes. It’s nice to have a companion who is strong, and flawed, and more rounded, because the Whovian feminists want a female Doctor and want the companion not to be seen as what you would expect from a companion in the 1960s. There is nothing about Jenna that is that companion.” (x)

Can’t wait to see this play out!!