I have absolutely nothing to add, since I don't watch DW closely enough to have any deep thoughts about it. But I just have to pop in and say THANK YOU for the River Song love! I've adored her since the first time she stepped onscreen. Back then, I thought it was just because I've always liked Alex Kingston. Now I can see all the shades and possibilities in her, due to both Kingston's performance and this great meta. If you don't mind, I'll be linking to it in my next linkspam post. :)

Er, I should add that your analysis here wasn't altogether hopeful, thanks to the episode in question. But it still made me think more about her than I have before, and I appreciate that!