So far, I have not been able to get into season 2 at all. There have been a couple really great episodes, like the one that takes place in pre-Revolutionary France and the few leading up to Mickey leaving, but I've either forgotten or fallen asleep through the others. The episodes just seem really long and random to me. Rose's character development has stagnated, especially with Mickey's departure, and honestly I'm not sure why I'm watching anymore. There's no compelling, overarching plot, and the characters have ceased to be interesting to me. 45 minutes of television seems too long for a show that focuses on shallow Sci-Fi novelties as the main conflict, at least when it's lacking the same great writing and characters that I feel like season 1 had.
The fiance basically forces me to watch all the episodes, and it's turned into a chore rather than a joy. I'd much rather her just make me watch the really good ones, 'cause right now I'm enjoying maybe 1 out of 3, and moping around about what a drag it is to lose 90 minutes watching the other two.
Also, am I in the minority to think that it was a damn shame to "ruin" such a lovely character and story with Rose by using such a meh actress? I mean she did a fine job but after I saw all the other companions, they blow her out of the water.
I loved her in season 1, but as stated above, something happened in season 2. The chemistry forced on us between her and Tennant isn't very good; neither is their relationship without Mickey complicating things. Big thumbs up on Rose during season 1; big meh from season 2. She is cute, though