I'm a fan of the reboot, but it's a show w/o a sense of humor which makes for a grim, gritty, unfun viewing experience.
Well, it’s pretty dark times when you’re the last vestiges of the human race being chased for years by a superior enemy with superior tech that outnumbers you a thousand to one.
But, yeah, I guess they should be joking around in the mess hall lol.
The stark reality is part of it’s appeal and what sets it apart from a lot of sci fi.
Stargate Universe is somewhat similar in this regard.