And I think that speaks to your point about Sherlock, which (at least to me, don't know know how others feel about it) is not coma-inducing at all. And I think you're right that a lot of episodes could do a lot more with some more time (which is something I think the producers and writers at least sort of realize, with all the two-parters and extended specials).
I really don't want to know the doctor's name. I'll watch, but I'm disappointed they're doing this at all, so it better be brilliant. His charm, for me, has always been in mystery and imagination, and secrets, and questions I want, but don't really want, answers to.