And there's a reason why there's still so much time spent on the companion. They wouldn't spend so much time this season on Mickey and Jackie as well as Rose if we weren't supposed to care.
Hell, even in the old days the companion was often the selling or cutting point for viewers.
Aye. Which is why we are getting introduced to out new companion so early - so we know there will be Life After Rose. For all the criticism of the Beeb's timing, I think they know what they are doing.
Also, caring for one character doesn't mean to the exclusion of all others.
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...than you have obviously missed the part of the title where it says Doctor Who.
There was a reason for the POV shift during the series.
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Hell, even in the old days the companion was often the selling or cutting point for viewers.
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Also, caring for one character doesn't mean to the exclusion of all others.