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I hate to jump in and sound like Mr. Politically Correct, but I actually felt embarrassed while reading that article. A gay man adds a gay character to a series

I hate to jump in and sound like Mr. Politically Correct, but I actually felt embarrassed while reading that article. A gay man adds a gay character to a series, while continuing (if not even emphasising) the hero's use of knowledge and skill in resolving problems (yes, as a man, getting things done)! OH NO! RELEASE THE DOGS! It's annoying because I definitely do believe that sci-fi is getting 'watered down' with 'relationship drama' (see the recently launched Stargate Universe as an example - if one were prone to puns, it could probably safely be called "'Lost' in Space"), but I can't help but think the tone of the piece suggests something of an ulterior motive for its vitriol.

Adam503 17y ago
I think the reason "Sy-Fy" is getting watered down with relationship drama is financial. Relationship drama is a lot cheaper to produce. It's more expensive to produce than reality-TV though, so you get a couple more GhostSeeker reality TV and Pro Wrestling shows to fill out the prime time schedule. I'm sure nobody needs to tell you the US economy is way too closely focused on short term profits. This is what three straight decades of nothing but short term profits only thinking gets you. Pro Wrestling and Soap Operas presented as new prime time fall science fiction programming.