Disdain for skeptics

In spite of being a rationalist and skeptic, I like a bit of fantasy and supernaturalism in a movie, and I get that the point is not to paint a realistic picture. And I'm enjoying this as far as it goes (I'm about halfway through the second episode right now).

But seriously, why does there have to be such an obvious contempt of skeptics in movies like this? Sure, the premise requires that the skeptics live in a supernatural universe, and thus they will inevitably turn out to be wrong. But does every skeptic character really have to be such a huge, spiteful, closed minded dick? It really started to rub me the wrong way in this miniseries. Although, to be fair, most of the non-skeptic characters are not particularly likeable either.

The choice of making the main character a (fringe) scientist leads to some other rather silly moments. Favorite one: upon entering the house, a gust of wind blows a door shut. Without missing a beat, the supposedly rigorously scientific parapsychologist, who earlier on claimed to be interested in super solid evidence that would convince even the staunchest critic, immediately declares it a "phantom draft". Yay science! }||o|