I watched the original V when I got the DVD's a few years back, and while definitely 80's it was still interesting and well paced. the 2 miniseries were great, the show did peter out over time.
all the new show has is better effects as far as I am concerned. its constantly explaining obvious things over and over like the audience has a head injury. and the "V's" CALL THEMSELVES ****ing "V's"
:-x AHHHHHHHRRRRRRGGGGG!!!!!!
seriously, if someone likes one (lousy) sci-fi show (V) and DOESENT want to watch (not even try) BSG, they need to be committed. I think the name "battlestar galactica" is just too nerdy for average women.