I have to take exception with the same remark Labrat did. I grew up watching science fiction thanks to my dad, including watching TNG. Sure, I rooted for Riker/Troi, but that was never the reason I watched it. Same goes with Doctor Who. Such a long-running series couldn't be all bad, and I was intrigued. And with the first episode, I was drawn in. And there are a few other shows that I watch without any expectation of romance.

"You need me. You wouldn't be much of a hero without a villain. And you do love being the hero, don't you. The cheering children, the swooning women, you love it so much, it's made you my most reliable accomplice." -- Lex Luthor to Superman, Question Authority, Justice League Unlimited