Edge of Darkness(1985) UK TV

Last year, early 2010, Mel Gibson was in the remake of Martin Campbell's UK tee vee series, Edge of Darkness. Not having seen the original 1985 piece , I was greatly surprised to encounter it on You Tube.
Most critics found the newer version, not as good. I, however, embrace the newer version with Mel. It is tighter and leaner and meaner. It is more American and thusly, more relevant to Americans. The American version also displays a wider socio-economic chasm between the "good guys" and the "bad guys". The bad guys having overwhelming resources at their disposal, whilst the good guys were always fighting an uphill battle. The American version,was more updated, essentially, a working class peasant vs. an all powerful aristocracy. No middle class, as in this UK version where there is, seemingly, hope of overcoming the dark side.
Nevertheless, the essential message is the same. An extremely ruthless military industrial complex, run completely and dangerously amok.
ENTIRE SERIES HERE