I love when people in fandoms just completely ignore a part of a series, like a whole season or spin offs just because they either didn't read/watch it or because they just don't care.
the companion will go oh god doctor who is that?? and the doctor will get all serious and somber and say listen. he's the most evil creature in the universe. he's the worst enemy i've ever faced. he's horrible and unpredictable and you can never ever let your guard down. and then the villain will walk into the room like this