Yes, exactly, actual sci-fi. Like those Asimov's magazines I used to read as a kid. Or like Firefly, without the side of cowboys. They had me at "rocket", really.

::reflects on fact that apparently Dr. Who was still not nerdy enough until they had an actual rocket::

And the secondary characters were so well-drawn and well-played, and I love it when that happens.

Probably the second time I watch it, I'll get picky. Right now I'm just all "rocket! They had a rocket!"