I have to say I still have mixed feelings about the new Doctor. Russel Davies and David Tennant left some pretty big shoes to fill. I am not saying it was bad, not at all. I actually liked it quite a bit, but it will take a little time to accept that the old Doctor is gone and the new one is something different.
When I first learned about Matt Smith, I was really wondering if the producers new what they were doing. He is the youngest Doctor ever and he didnt have a lot of experience to go off of. I feel he delivers pretty well (despite my comment about having big shoes to fill). Steve Moffat, now him I was ok with (I loved Coupling). Karen Gillian and Arthur Darvill also made good companions. Anything Smith was missing was made up for in the dynamic between him and the two companions.
My only real gripe is this last episode was a bit much, though. I get the feeling that there was a desire to go bigger than anything before, but that is a pretty tough feat to pull off (especially in terms of the Doctor!). It comes across enjoyable, but I wouldn't call it epic.
All this being said, Doctor Who still remains as one of the best sci-fi shows on television. I am looking forward to the next season.
Oh, I also really hope the do some tie-ins with the upcoming Torchwood (slated to start airing some time next year...)! The episodes with the Doctor/Torchwood tie-ins still remain as some of the best ever in my mind.
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