Talk:Samantha Nishimura/@comment-2038153-20170503152543

One of the major complaints about Sam is that how often she has been captured and doesn't contribute anything to the overall story and that Jonah has been more useful in Lara's adventures. However, looking over the whole series Sam has only ever been captured 5 times, (twice in A Survivor is Born, once in Season of the Witch, once in Queen of Serpents and once in Choice and Sacrifice) and here's the kicker, Jonah has been captured just as many times as Sam has, (once in Survivor, once in Season of the Witch, once in Queen of Serpents, once in Rise of the Tomb Raider and once in Spore). And between the two Sam actually managed to save herself when she freed herself from Himiko. Yes Lara helped by bringing her the Wei Mirror but in the end it was down to Sam fighting against Himiko and she won in the end.

And as for not contributing anything here is a quick list of everything that Sam and Jonah have contributed in the series.

Jonah: Shot a few henchmen in A Survivor is Born and Season of the Witch, helped Lara climb a mountain, saved her from drowning, killed the leader of the Knights of Spore and set up the Wei Mirror to help Sam.

Sam: Helped financed the voyage to Yamatai, managed to make her way through the Solarii base and even managed to kill one or two of them. Fought against Himiko from entering her body, (as established in Choice and Sacrifice the souls of the priestess were removed with the Wei Mirror so it does pretty much confirm that Sam was fighting against Himiko's attempts to posses her in Survivor). Saved Lara from the leader of the Solarii worshipers. Helped create a false identity to protect Kaz in order to repay Alex for saving their lives back on Yamatai. Gave Lara the courage to perform on stage, (a minor contribution I know but I just love that scene in Secrets and Lies :) ). Helped Lara get to Mexico without being detected to save Grim's brother, though they thought thought it was Grim himself at the time. Saved Lara by stabbing a bull shark in the face while only armed with her necklace, (eat your heart out Martin Brody ;)). And, as stated before, had a battle of wills with Himiko, (who is an established Demigod) and Won!

I'm sorry but Sam is more useful then Jonah and defiantly has more in the way of development with only Lara being able to surpass her in that regards.

Don't get me wrong I like Jonah and I would like him to stay around but in the grand scheme of things I honestly think that Sam is the better companion for Lara. Regardless of whether the two develop a romantic relationship or remain platonic they're perfect for each other.