Coming to this thread a little late (just a little), but I fondly miss this series and wanted to chime in.
I loved this series. Not saying some episodes/story arcs weren't without their flaws or weaknesses, or that some simply weren't as engaging or compelling as others, but on the whole this was very entertaining, satisfying television that didn't seem to talk down to its audience. As a "muggle", I may not have been able to appreciate all the nuances or dimensions of the stories told, but I was able to follow and become invested in those stories without ever feeling left behind or humored. That's a tribute to the writers - strong narrative, convincing dialog, careful plotting, great dynamic timing. The writers, or whoever was advising them, understood the science they were talking about well enough to be able to talk about it clearly and simply. At the same time, characters often fell back into "technical jargon" at times and in a way that seemed perfectly natural, and the context helped layperson viewers like me to stay afloat in those moments.
This was, at the time, one of my favorite series. Da Vinci's Inquest was another, and for many of the same reasons. Terrific performances and strong storytelling by writers driven by a sincere and committed interest in the material.
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