Forget the original series. If you watched and liked it back then I think I can safely assume you're eating 'solids' now and every reboot doesn't have to be a trip down memory lane. This series stands on its own and, compared with the rest of that currently available sci-fi offerings, it's pretty good. The basic plotline is still there but the ever-present, cringing silliness of the original series has been removed and replaced with engaging sub-plots, acting that is convincing and excellent graphics. If you need any more you're not really into sci-fi.