From the first soufflé, to the most recent look of dread as she’s asked to fly the TARDIS, Clara Oswald has been a topic of conversation for anyone daring enough to call themselves a Whovian. Whether it’s an unabashed love, a complete loathing, or a whole-hearted feeling of “meh,” no one turns down the opportunity to share their thoughts on the “impossible girl.”

We share some listener opinions on the subject, discuss where we feel the creative forces may have ‘dropped the ball’ on development of her character, and what we might hope to see from her in Series 8.

Clara discussions from around the web:

• FanPop: What do you think of Clara? http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/doctor-who/answers/show/457204/what-think-about-doctors-new-companion-clara-oswald
• Tumblr: Why I Hate Clara So Much http://kariki.tumblr.com/post/48633713324/i-hate-clara-oswin-oswald-and-ive-been-trying-to
• Reddit: Did Anyone Not Like Clara? http://www.reddit.com/r/doctorwho/comments/1f0452/did_anyone_not_like_clara/
• WhatCulture: Is Clara the Best Companion Ever? http://whatculture.com/tv/doctor-who-is-clara-oswin-oswald-the-best-companion-ever.php

Link Dump:

• Second S8 teaser released, Episode 1 “Deep Breath” air date announced, and is the TARDIS going through another change?

• Moffat will remain DW showrunner through Series 9

• [SPOILER] Is this what we think it is in these set photos?

• Jamie Mathieson now writing two episodes for Series 8

• No Doctor Who representation at SDCC 2014

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