I'll miss David Tennant for sure, but I'll probably give this guy a chance (I live in the states, so I get my fix via BBC America, a bit later than the original air date, so it's the 17th for me, also).

Is Russell Davies still writing the show? He had a very distinct style, and if he's moved on as well, I can see where the show would be very different (not necessarily better or worse, but certainly different...)