All the signs of something to dread are showing up, aren't they? I mean, why would someone be against the oppressive interstellar government if they didn't have a dead wife? Let's get rid of actual darkness and grit and replace it with stuff we know people like because millions of them have already watched it for years!

I wish they'd decided to do Avon: A Terrible Aspect instead. At least it would put them to some trouble to make it worse.