I haven't enjoyed EastEnders for a good few years now - I stopped watching in 2011 and only dipped in and out during DTC's era and the Lucy murder storyline. But I have to say I've really been enjoying the show since Paul's murder storyline. I thought that story was so well done. And I'm really enjoying it at the moment, as the show seems to feel more real and naturalistic.
It does seem each episode has a lot more of a slower pace.
I for one loved DTC's era, the majority of it anyway. I'd much rather have storylines like that than the current ones, like will she or won't she pass her driving test?