*** This review may contain spoilers ***
Welcome to the new Dr Who, Matt Smith. His first episode was reminiscent of the first Jon Pertwee episode, Spearhead from Space, though with a different monster. Not the first part of the show, with a rather creepy scene where the Dr talks to a young girl. But later, he comes back, Amy has grown into a kiss-o-gram! She is in a sexy police uniform and chains him to a radiator.
Towards the conclusion the Dr visits a hospital that is a bit familiar, he changes from his ragged clothes into something he finds in the hospital (Spearhead). The Doctorr is still getting into his new regeneration, and strangely, so is the Tardis!
Pervious Doctors first episodes have had a difficult time, portraying him as a bit crazy. Matt Smith does a good job, but it isn't an exceptional episode. It has some chases, flashes of brilliance and fun with Patrick Moore. He tries out some catchphrases that are a disaster, but done with humour.
Karen Gillan is the new companion, and she is good. A Scottish accent that reminds you of the 10th Dr, an independent spirit that all modern companions have. She has friends in her village but no family, and jumps at the chance to join the new Doctor.
The combination of a new Doctor, companion and Tardis promise some exciting new adventures.