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The Cybermen actually haven't been around since Doomsday, so I think there has been a fairly reasonable gap there, unlike the Daleks who have appeared in every season so far. So, I don't mind that they're using the Cybermen again. That said, for god's sake how about a crisis on some planet other than Earth!
We get it. Humans are special and the whole universe loves us. Can the evil alien races focus on conquering some other civilizations now? I don't want a Doctor Who where Earth society is totally different than the one I live in, and apparently neither does RTD, so instead we have countless alien invasions and then...everyone goes back to life as usual?! Totally unbelievable.
Look at stories like Genesis of the Daleks. I realize we're not going to get one long serialized story arc like they used to do, and that's OK (though I'd like it). But Genesis of the Daleks is a complex and important story, involving one of the most important enemies, and it takes place in an entirely alien environment. How great! Is it too much to ask for something similar in the new Doctor Who?
Don't get me wrong; I'll reiterate that I really enjoy the show and it's very entertaining. But it could be so much better. (Not to mention that if they got away from Earth more often - maybe even for a finale! - then the plots would be a lot less derivitive.)
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