I recently ran through all the modern season of Dr. Who cause a buddy is a huge fan and I thought I'd give it a go prior to the the reboot last year.
Compared to the previous seasons, he and I both were quite underwhelmed by the first season. This year, the show fell back on more tried and true characters and villains and we both were far more impressed with season 2. Still a rung or 2 below the previous doctors. Didn't love the new Doctor although we didn't dislike her either, less love for the new companions and no chemistry between the companions and the Doctor. But the worst part of season one was the plots. Better in season 2, but still the characters and lack of chemistry have been weak.