I *definitely* prefer Martha to Rose. Rose is actually one of my least favourite companions so far (of those I've seen), like Peri or Nyssa. I like her Mom, and Mickey and that she's working class, but I don't like Rose herself. Maybe I like Martha so much precisely because she is openly jealous of Rose? But I'd never hate Billie Piper or the writers - I think SV has thoughended me up quite a bit *gg* The Who complainers haven't had to live with Lana for seven seasons!
I wish, however, that Who toned down the love-angle. Martha would have been awesome as a *friend* to the Doctor, and not a potential love interest. I guess I'm with those fans who'd like to see the Doctor as asexual, or sexual only with Time Lords/higher species. And in that vein, I don't think the Doctor treated Martha badly by overlooking her attraction - what I find odd is his special treatment of Rose in comparison to all other companions, but on the other hand, she is probably the first person he opened up to after the Time War.
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I wish, however, that Who toned down the love-angle. Martha would have been awesome as a *friend* to the Doctor, and not a potential love interest. I guess I'm with those fans who'd like to see the Doctor as asexual, or sexual only with Time Lords/higher species. And in that vein, I don't think the Doctor treated Martha badly by overlooking her attraction - what I find odd is his special treatment of Rose in comparison to all other companions, but on the other hand, she is probably the first person he opened up to after the Time War.