I just rewatched some 'Bugs' which I loved in the 1990s. Back then I'd have given it 10 stars, but I'm being fair by giving it a still strong 9.
Bugs was when BBC started to up their game and make shows that could actually compete with imported US action series. They'd recently cancelled Doctor Who because the effects were laughable, but Bugs was smarter with the way it was filmed. The lighting, locations, set pieces etc were used better and even though it was a show about computers, gadgets and gizmos, it didn't rely heavily on FX. Okay, some of the explosions still looked cheap, but that's a minor criticism. The team of protagonists were well chosen, creating a slightly corny but likeable combo of clever, funny, and daring.
Watching today, some won't get the appeal. This was advanced for the BBC at the time, but they've come a lot further since with the reboot of Doctor Who in terms of production values. But this is a likeable show that all ages can watch and enjoy, if you suspend belief a little. Ripe for a remake.
Bugs was when BBC started to up their game and make shows that could actually compete with imported US action series. They'd recently cancelled Doctor Who because the effects were laughable, but Bugs was smarter with the way it was filmed. The lighting, locations, set pieces etc were used better and even though it was a show about computers, gadgets and gizmos, it didn't rely heavily on FX. Okay, some of the explosions still looked cheap, but that's a minor criticism. The team of protagonists were well chosen, creating a slightly corny but likeable combo of clever, funny, and daring.
Watching today, some won't get the appeal. This was advanced for the BBC at the time, but they've come a lot further since with the reboot of Doctor Who in terms of production values. But this is a likeable show that all ages can watch and enjoy, if you suspend belief a little. Ripe for a remake.