Yep, we too are disappointed in the latest Dr Who series. I agree the dialogue is weak, sort of fluffy and is trying to score politcal/moral points. The Doctor has always had a slightly dark tone, a little cynicism, not really about political statements. Even the most jolly Doctor (Matt Smith) carried a little bit of the darker side. The Doctor is slightly scary, blithely unconcerned about small-mindedness, able to overlook minor details until they're major problems. Somehow this series is weak, the producer needs to be changed he's failing to see what the Doctor is. I think the female lead had a chance to make it differently brilliant but whoever is telling her to act overwhelmed and to constantly create narrative for the story is shooting down her chance of success. They've got the right Doctor just give her the chance to be the Doctor we were expecting!