You're right.
I was a big fan of that TV series, I remember thinking to myself it was a really interesting take on aliens as benevolent imperialists, instead of invaders, and the way the humans who "collaborated" with them were the heroes. The technology was really realistic, too, more like what you would expect alien gear to look like and work.
I hadn't thought about it in years, I wonder how much of my scenario was inspired by that show without my even realizing it. After reading your post I was going to google it to see what it was all about but it all came flooding back before I had a chance. I'll google now.
MY God. I've pulled a Hillary!