answer:I like sci-fi and shows that allow fantasy themes, for a very specific reason: They are not respected by serious authors and critics; authors therefore approach the work with no expectation the respectable community will appreciate it. The writers then seem to write with a freedom to explore themes and concepts they are not able to wrestle and play with in other genres. They write to entertain the fans and themselves. Someone I read put it this way: you are more likely to hear a serious adult discussion about faith or war and peace on an episode of Star Trek than on ER or CSI. Doctor Who explores love between angels and human women, Battlestar Galactica is one long riff on genocide and terrorism. The “Dramatic” shows just don’t have the freedom to play in those realms. Chocolate. Bad chocolate milk made me vomit on my best friend in 1st grade.