[BrianR]

I have seen the original series (all of it) and the new one.

I do not mind that Starbuck is now female, she still smokes cigars!

The writing is better than the original, keeps me wanting to see the next episode, although they did have one lame episode. The Cylons in the new series are better than the "toasters" of the original.

Minor plot hole: If the Cylons are so advanced, you'd thing they would be bulletproof by now, huh?

Sure, sometimes the story drags a bit and there's more subplots but that's part of the charm.

The special effects are more realistic and not overdone (a refreshing change).

I do not detect a strong feminist flavor a la Star Trek and Janeway.

All in all, I like it and will continue to watch the second season and might even buy the first season on DVD. Including the pilot.

Brian