Dr Who - New Season, New Doctor

Personally I rather liked this first episode with Matt Smith in the leading role. Talking to one of my friends yesterday, he indicated that he still wasn't sold on Smith in the role, but personally I think he did an excellent job. Smith, I think, feels more like Tom Bakers Doctor and thus distances himself from the 9th and 10th docs. This is a good thing - because while I loved both Eccleston and Tennant, I really felt like it was time for a change. Especially in Tennants last season I felt like I was getting a little tired of the 10th Doctor.

Smith was great, full of crazy, leaping around like a maniac and basically leaving everyone else squarely in his wake. Also loved the new companion Amy Pond, not only is she a better looking red head than Catherine Tate (and yes I am one of those folks who hate, HATED, Tate's character), but she is a much better foil for the Doctor. Honestly I don't envision her breaking down in tears ala Tate's character. Only one episode in and already I am very much looking forward to the rest of this season. Here's hoping Moffat can maintain the caliber of this episode throughout his tenure as 'The Boss of Dr Who'.

Also take a look at Robs review at ToplessRobot, he and I are pretty much in agreement on this one.