I like the philosophy of the franchise: the idea of time travel, of fate vs. free will, of reluctant heroism. That's what drew me in and that's what kept me watching.

Honestly, though, I watched largely in spite of the women (save for Shirley Manson). You know my issues with Summer Glau and Lena Headey is no Linda Hamilton. However, I loved the guys' performances by and large and really enjoyed seeing some quality acting on a sci-fi show, which (hello, SGA!) isn't always that common.