> Yes it was made for TV and made in 1979. As a result it is also utterly authentic.
“Authentic.” Okay.
The remarkable photography of the film is part of its value.
> I just don't want anyone to be put off seeking out the TV series because of an assessment that is so far out of the consensus.
It’s free on YouTube. The most people have to lose is their time, and it's Alec Guinness, so of course people should watch it and form their own opinions.
> I've been trying to stop myself from commenting further but you've forced me to!
It's an interesting topic that doesn't involve the ongoing decline of civilization, or Rust, so I don't think you should be shy about it.