Let’s boil it down: BSGs BFD (big freakin’ deal) was sex. If you take nothing else from an article like ‘Battlestar Galactica Had A Specific Problem,’ let it be that. It was sex. Of course Battlestar Galactica’s showrunner says portrayal of sex was not just for shock value or titillation, but a deliberate and thought-provoking exploration of human nature in a futuristic setting.

Sure it was.

An interesting thing about this is that while other sci-fi series rely on cheap jokes and gratuitous nudity to add sex appeal, BSG used it as a tool to delve into complex themes such as power dynamics, morality, and identity. Ronald D. Moore, a veteran of the sci-fi genre, was able to break away from the tired trope of aliens being hot and instead challenge our preconceived notions about sexuality and relationships.

And we’re not just talking sex, we’re talking about sexual assault. Some of the ‘sexuality’ of Battlestar Galactica was nothing more than sexual violence. Not cool, not okay. We deserve better science and technology focus in our entertainment. As long as you’re using sex to make a philosophical point, maybe you should make a philosophical point about not combining sex and philosophy.

If we can imagine intergalactic warfare and advanced technology, surely we can handle mature and thought-provoking discussions about sex. If we can handle mature and thought-provoking discussions about sex, then maybe we can just have mature and thought-provoking discussions – no sex required.

Yes, BSG’s BFD was SEX and if I’m being honest – I’m not on board. Maybe that makes me a prude, but I sleep better knowing I don’t know what Bill Shatner looks like naked.