Doctor Who: Peter Capaldi, How does He Fair?

As we all know our beloved Matt Smith stepped down and Doctor Who took on the face of previous Doctor Who actor and fan, Peter Capaldi. It is a huge switch for those of us who entered the world of Whovians with the likes of Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, and Matt Smith. Peter Capaldi is older and not a Doctor Who who is popular with the ladies. However if we recall in Doctor Who history, it wasn't about the Doctor's attractiveness or lack there of but his ability to captivate us with his continued mysteriousness and his uncanny witty charm. So how does Peter Capaldi's Doctor fair?
After finally being able to watch series 8, I would say quite well. Series 8 is definitely darker than the previous series and the sense of humor dry and light. 
Peter Capaldi brings about a Doctor who is unsure of himself. It's like he's rediscovering himself all over again. The other thing that I love about this Doctor is that we really get to see the relationship between Clara and him finally defined. To see both Clara and the Doctor in that sensitive state is compelling. Let's look at the first episode; Clara wasn't sure who this new Doctor was. He was older, distant not the young, handsome man she grew close to. It took a call from the 11th Doctor to convince her that it is still the same person just different. What I also liked is how we see how Clara got the number to the TARDIS. It tied everything together in a sense. Like Rose, Clara was meant to be the Doctor's companion. In my opinion, Rose and Clara stand out the most as the Doctor's companions because their story goes deeper, their relationship is deeper, more personal with the Doctor. Whether the Doctor is in love (David Tennant) or simply best friends (Peter Capaldi), the relationship is strong and meaningful. Series 8 was fantastic and I look forward to series 9 to see what else Peter Capaldi's Doctor is made of.

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