Just see me.

New theme/titles, call backs that don't necessarily confuse the plot for a new audience, not to mention a very Hinchcliffian feeling, all give the first episode of season 8 "Deep Breath" its bite. Peter Capaldi definitely has a very 1st/4th/6th Doctor vibe. Especially when it comes to Clara. I can see a Doctor/Sarah Jane dynamic start up. The episode seemed more cerebral than the vast majority of episodes that have aired in the last 9 years. That's not to say that the action was lacking. It found itself at a fast pace, even for its 76 minute length. If we can use Deep Breath as a baseline, season 8 will be on lists with seasons 5 (1967),13 (1975), 25 (1988), and 5 (2010).