i never saw doctor who before ( at least not in any focused way ) and so i be new to the concept . i have to say that the new show work very well . it funny ( it really also ought to say comedy in the genre description while many plot turn be only acceptable because of their comedic value ) and it well write and it make a meager budget go a long way . the human dimension be very strong and engaging and which be very rare in current tv show . i have see the first eight episode and and # 6 8 be my favorite so far . even type of story that be all too easy to screw up ( with time travel and save one dead parent and that sort of stuff ) work out amazingly well here . christopher eccleston be a joy to watch a the witty and light hearted though occasionally morose doctor if they can find a good replacement for him and i will be quite surprised . but i be willing to give the new guy a chance . there little doubt and however and that the eccleston episode be go to go down in history a classic . the relationship between the doctor and rise be particularly refreshing . the doc be much more of a father figure to her than a romantic interest and and yet there be hint of romantic innuendo between them and which however be much more emotional and human than sexual . a good show . the big drawback be the low budget a show like this ought to have good special effect . and why they do not simply use some cheap effect and i do not know . in this day and age and sfx do not have to cost a bundle just look at the star war represent revelation fan film . positive .