time-waster supreme

I've watched the Shakespeare Code twice now and I've noticed something that makes me feel a little strange. I see everyone raving about Martha and I keep just thinking "Um, really?" Because I honestly like her less than I did in "Smith and Jones". I started out liking her (not loving her mind you)despite having some problems with the actress's perfomance and only an episode later I'm vastly annoyed by her. I think the root of my problem lies in Freema. I have a hard time believing her and it's affecting the way I feel about the character. Honestly, I like the idea of Martha more than what I see on screen.

I really liked Rose and I absolutely adore Billie Piper so I'm kind of disappointed that I don't like Freema as much (or at all if these first two episodes are any indication of the rest of the series). Some of this might shipper-blinders, though I doubt it as I don't actually believe in OTPs (My perception is that the Doctor and Rose loved each other and that it was true love, but I also have the belief that all loves are true). I want to like Martha but it's being made difficult.

Well, next week will hopefully be better