I never watched the original show
So I actually had no idea they are all such weak actors!
After so many series with some really great acting, like Ozark or American Horror Story, this definitely comes off as something from a different era.
We didn't care in the 90's. They were cute and cool and looked great on bedroom wall posters.
Not that I think they were all weak, really. Perry, Priestly and Doherty, in particular, all had really strong moments in that show.
It's definitely one of those "you had to be there" things.