The show had promise and built the characters reasonably and set a consistent atmosphere. I watched both seasons on Netflix long after it was canceled. The first season is very enjoyable, but I found much of the second season... unwatchable. The show became plagued by very preachy, stunted dialogue, bad scenes and smash you over the head with our message subtly.
Straczinsky has publicly commented on how bad his experience was with MGM during the second season, saying he "got the hell out of there." His loss of control was obvious throughout the 2nd season, particularly in the quality of the writing and plots. There is an episode in which there is a verrrry long monologue voice over. I believe it may have lasted 2-3 minutes--it felt like it. It just goes on and on. Literally it stopped me and I said to the screen, "what the hell?" I was so disappointed by the second season. The show went off the rails. Definitely watch the first season, but lower expectations for the second.
Straczinsky has publicly commented on how bad his experience was with MGM during the second season, saying he "got the hell out of there." His loss of control was obvious throughout the 2nd season, particularly in the quality of the writing and plots. There is an episode in which there is a verrrry long monologue voice over. I believe it may have lasted 2-3 minutes--it felt like it. It just goes on and on. Literally it stopped me and I said to the screen, "what the hell?" I was so disappointed by the second season. The show went off the rails. Definitely watch the first season, but lower expectations for the second.