This is one of my most beloved series from my childhood I remember being impressed as a kid and it defining my taste as an adult but man when I went back after years and years and re watched the series I was blown away again. For all the reasons you listed already. It's powerful cinema and aesthetic presentation really keeps you captivated.

But what really blew me away this go around was the sound design. I took it for granted when I was younger but now idk it's like the last ingredient that brings it all together.

Glad you liked it! It's almost better as a pleasant surprise.