The start kinda lacks effects and stuff, mainly because it's basically the start of the rebooted version of the show. It starts to become more adult-y further down though (as in it doesn't feel like it's just aimed for kids).
Wagger, did you see the movie "An Adventure in Space and Time"? it was based on how Doctor Who started and stuff. I recommend a watch if you haven't.
I hope I can get past the fact that the main character gets replaced every season tho
If an actor is good I tend to bond with them and it sucks when they leave.