Well, it could have been worse. If you are into things like Xena Warrior Princess or Hercules, then this will be something you should watch. It's a little comedic, a little corny soap opera, a little enjoyable. Where it differs is that Flash Gordon is (horribly loosely) based on the comic. In reality, it is quite a different take on things (and in some ways, ties it all together quite nicely at the end). It won't be for everyone, but overall it kept me amused in a light hearted kind of way.