Well I have to say that I think you are short changing NUMB3RS to some extent, it is true that it can be watched one episode per season, and you wouldn't probably notice much change. But I have to object because I do, in fact, watch the show because I love the family dynamic of the two brothers and Father, and I have little or no interest in the crime of the week. They have explored the family dynamics a lot: the jealousy between the brothers, the desire to break from the need for parental approval, and general 'growing up' issues. The most recent which extended over most of the last season was about Charlie Eps sharing information which the FBI felt was government secrets and he felt came under his rights of academic freedom. It was interesting in regards to his character, and what it meant to him to lose his security clearance, and even more interesting when it threatened his brother's career (this was all a B story attached to various 'crime of the week' dramas).

But of course I'm not trying to sell you on liking NUMB3RS, just upholding my 'I'm not into procedurals' cred.

I totally agree with you about BSG, the plot was never the point there, and I love how the cylons are just as conflicted and confusing as the humans are! It is a dark and fascinating show.

Similarly with Dollhouse we already see hints that the people who are running the facility may be as conflicted and damaged as the 'actives'.... I posted my own short review at my lj, and basically I have to say that I loved it. I found myself dissecting exactly where Eleanor Penn ends and Echo begins, but then it hit me: this does seem to confirm that Eliza's performance was definitely working for me... otherwise there would be nothing for me to contemplate there. I want to spend a lot more time getting to know all the characters.