I’m not really that religious, but I love the 1988 Mahabharat, especially the theme song. Yes, the graphics is bad, but I don’t care.
I don’t like the new one because the old one reminds me of a simpler time back when folks from different ethnic and religious groups worked together without hatred and intolerance to make this grand series on a small episode on the Hindu mythology. Times are different now, if you know what I’m talking about.
I’ve not seen every episode of it completely, but I’ve enjoyed it a lot as a child. Also, for folks who saw the Fate series anime, you’ll also understand why Karna is the best character, not just in the anime, but also in the Mahabharata - how, despite being the most powerful demi-human, he is selfless and true to his words.