[Tanniker Smith]

At first, I didn’t think Smith would be as good as Tenant, but I have gotten used to him now.

I've gotten used to him ... but he isn't as good as Tennant. Or Eccleston. Or David Morrissey, for that matter.

Likewise, I don't like the version of River Song we get to see now. She's somewhat removed from the version in the library (even though she's older in the library).

[tbw2]

Agreed. He even says in the last episode, “I’m married.” Show us a married doctor, living and traveling with River Song!