Hi Gorn (I assume from your username that you are also a Trekkie, like me
).
Anyway, your instincts are correct. This new version is
in no way equal in quality to the original Ron Pearlman show: not in its cast, its setting, its writing, or even its music. I watched the first few episodes, and it seems to be nothing more than an "action-hero" type of series. All of the poignancy and romantic pathos that were such an important part of the original series
are
gone.
What a pity--the original was one of those rare shows that appealed both to me
and my parents.
I saw an announcement in the Television Guide that the series has recently been "tweaked" because of negative fan reactions. I can't say I'm interested unless they have completely re-vamped the show, which I doubt. :(