Then why are the rest of the colonists couples?

It really doesn’t. First of all, I wasn’t asking about what is a family. I was not thinking of the social fabric of the colony or of the society from which they came. I was specifically wondering about the biological aspect of including two men who cannot reproduce with each other on a colonization mission. Second of…

Yes. That is exactly what I was trying to convey. I thought I was clear, but it seems that many people misread the tone of the question.

I specifically addressed the possibility that sexual production may not be necessary in the post. However that doesn’t explain why the mission is limited to couples.

I don’t like the idea that discussing the biology of homosexual males and how it relates to reproduction and colonization in the future is associated with a political agenda. I believe I asked a respectful question which was focused on the science and storytelling and not on social or political issues.

Agreed. But they made a point that they were sending married couples to colonize the planet. If sexual reproduction is not an issue then why send only couples?

Because they made a point that they were sending married couples. The implication is that these are couples who will reproduce. Otherwise why bother with couples at all?

I considered that in my post. I agree it would certainly make sense. Especially considering the other replies here which point out that the colonists were likely picked for their skills as well as their gender.

That is a point that I hadn’t considered. But the clip and trailers make a point that they are sending married couples so I assumed that the reason they were harping on that point was because of the reproduction angle.

In point of fact it was not a knee-jerk reaction and I laid out my thinking and reasoning in my post. I also included my consideration that my argument was flawed and my desire to see the movie incorporate an explanation. Your contention that I was simply reacting to seeing gay people on screen is a misread of my…

I truly hope nobody is offended by this observation, but what exactly is the point of having a male gay couple as part of a COLONIZATION mission? The purpose of sending couples to colonize a new place is for them to reproduce and create a gene pool sufficient to be healthy enough and differentiated enough to survive.…

I also just realized that I wrote "online" when I mean "on line". Wow. I really should go outside more.

Everything is a remix.

There is also a tradition in Jewish Chassidic thought/mysticism, that God created the world using 13 "melodies" through which he sang the universe into creation. I heard this while waiting online at a pizza joint after I said to my friend that it felt like for every thought or emotion one could feel or experience,…

You can install the Plex media app and play all of your content through that. I do that and it is amazing.

Thank you for saying exactly what I was thinking.

OMG, so did my wife! I thought we were special. Our version was a guitar. But I bet your under-dress (or whatever that thing is) didn't fall off and cause you to keep your future husband waiting for about 20 minutes. In fact, I didn't really care because the band kept playing and I LOVE that music.