Yes it was. I also started watching America's Team on Netflix but I can't bring myself to binge watch it. I'm 3 episodes and I started watching about 2 months ago. Too depressing. But like you mentioned, it gives folks a better understanding of Jerry and the stress he was under early on, especially the financial stress. I think he mentioned he would fall asleep on the coach and drinking? If I remember correctly.
Unfortunately, it also gives us a glimpse of the future of the franchise. We're all doomed.