That's what I'm saying though, if a 50 out of 100 is the absolute lowest score, fully half of the scale isn't being used, ever. Why even bother with a 100-point scale if 1-49 never get used?
That's the problem with numerical scales - we (in America, at least) already have a built-in connotation for the numerical values thanks to our education grading scales. Depending on the harshness/generosity of the grading scale, an 80% could either be a B- or a C+, so yes, either average or slightly above average. In general, however, 90-100 is exceptional, 80-89 is above average, 70-79 is average, 60-69 is below average, 59 and below is failing. We are predisposed to only using not even half of the available values! It's why I approved of 1up switching to a letter-based review system.
The fan campaign failed (I believe they mailed anchovy tins to Gail Berman) where the DVD sales and consistently high Adult Swim ratings ultimately succeeded.
What's most impressive, after having rewatched it for the first time since it was on air, is how much the Galactica reboot owes to it, at least aesthetics-wise.