honestly and i do not really understand why there have be so much controversy about this show . it embrace the element of the original and while expand on them . the storytelling have be update and and while some of the episode seem to be a bit fast and that be a good thing . christopher eccleston be perfect in the role . easily as good a tom baker . rise be one of the best companion and on par with sarah jane smith or leela . i like the concept that the timelords have be destroy no more politicking with the doctor act a president emeritus . and it add something to the character to be the only one left . the sfx be outstanding especially in comparison to the original . take it from me ( and i be a huge dr who geek i actually take note while watch the show all the way from dr number 1 to dr number 8. i toss the horrible movie out of cannon and personally ) this be the best sci fi show on tv right now and possibly ever . watch it and buy the dvd .