Well, the made for TV movie was a labor of love for them to get out. If it makes its money back you might very well have a reason to see the series. But the series isn't nearly as well known as the movie.
I'm with you a million percent. On the other hand I think it's ridiculous the efforts that some will go through to fight a terminal battle, the expense and the anguish all for a few more days. It's very personal, with political and religious influences too. Sometimes movies let you experience...