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The effects and sets on this show are really good, what makes it irritating at times is that the problems never stop, not for more than 3 minutes, forget about survival the Robinsons would be simply out of energy. Also enough with Dr Smith, someone just shoot her.

Did you ever see a seemingly good show and then start asking yourself "Wait, why don't they just..." or "What? Why did they do that"? Well if not- search no further! this show will give you the chance to ask these questions dozens and dozens of times!

A good looking production and an interesting subject do start this show on a great path, but when characters start making the silliest mistakes that could *easily* be avoided- over and over and over again, or keep ignoring the most significant issues which can be resolved in seconds- this show starts to really annoy the viewer and his intelligence.

These glaring and repetitive script issues really mar what could had been a great show, but present as they are, they make it hard to suspend the disbelief and enjoy the show rather then being annoyed by it.

I've written individual reviews for all 28 episodes of "Lost in Space" but though it would be nice to put something on the show page as well, as you're more likely to look here when it comes to deciding whether to start the show or not.

The first season isn't great. With great leaps in logic required to keep the writing going. The second season of Netflix reboot of "Lost In Space" was vastly superior to its uneven first run in every respect. Funnier, more logical, better looking. On the whole, I think the third run was really positive - though I did end up wishing that the resolution required something cleverer than what was provided.

In this version, the Robinson family consist of patriarch John Robinson (Toby Stephens), who appears to have been in the special ops of the Army, prior to his family's enrolment in the pioneering space colonisation programme. His wife Maureen (Molly Parker ) is a scientist involved in spaceflight programme and their three kids Will (Maxwell Jenkins) and older sisters Judy (Taylor Russell) and Penny (Mina Sundwall). This first episode focuses mostly on the family, as they crash land on an icy planet following the destruction of their mothership.

There were some visuals across the run that really looked phenomenal. The robot army careering down the corridors and especially when they are ensnared in the magnetic trap during season two are a particular highlight. Visually, this series has to be one of the best TV shows we've had so far.

I think this is indeed probably the right place to end the series. It's first season was, as I say, poor, which started the show of on the wrong footing and probably shook off a lot of the potential audience, which is a shame, because it's certainly rallied since then - only for covid to hammer out another year of production and leading to the decision to end now. I'm generally satisfied with the episode, the season and the series overall.

Growing up watching the original series, I was surprised to see a reboot on Netflix, I find dr. Smith's character convincingly repulsive. She manifests all the characteristics of someone who has an an addictive personality and is asocial. Will is a suprisingly good young actor. I am not disappointed and hope for a second season. It is something that brings me back to my youth; completing my homework so I could watch Lost in Space on a 10" today tv.. Rubricator

An entirely adequate show that's come and gone without much remark or passion from either side of the camera, or the screen.

There's little to object to here, but nothing to enthuse about either. It's an absolutely straight (mostly) family friendly production of space adventure and survival.

Most episodes follow exactly the same pattern: a survival challenge which is overcome through spunky Spacemerican ingenuity, or (verging on literal) Deus ex machina, as the theme tune swells triumphantly. And everybody learns a lesson about the importance of family, again.

The characters are consistently written and all the cast do a decent enough job. Sets, cinematography, CGI, score, it's all competent.

None of it is brilliant though. There are essentially no memorable lines, nobody's character really develops, and as the seasons progress, it becomes clear that they've run out of ideas beyond "Bad robots".

The final season in particular feels both stretched and truncated, as they struggle to fill 8 episodes with a meagre plot, then end it all abruptly with an unsatisfying cop-out conclusion.

I made it all the way through, but was left wondering why I'd bothered.

Several reviews start off with the notion of not understanding why someone would like or not like the series. So I thought I'd highlight some areas of warranted and unwarranted critique.

First off, the series is best viewed binged. In the early episodes the plot focuses a lot on the family situation so just viewing a few episodes is not enough to feel the overall plot moving. So after just watching a few episodes the series is still in the starting pit, you really have to give the first season a chance by giving it time to unfold.

Secondly, the story is focus on family development in season 1, so of course the family starts out in shambles. The mother has been solely in charge of taking care of the family for years. She has had to make difficult and bad decision just to keep her family together. However, now the father is back and trying to get his place back in the family. However, what many reviews seem to ignore and dismiss as "a dysfunctional family" is that he deceived his family; he wasn't drafted, he volunteered to leave them and they resent him for it. They still love each other and over the first season work to get their relationships back together. Season two is on the other hand more focused on individual character's development and has a more action packed plot.

Thirdly, this is a reboot only by name and some premises, so all those who want a modern copy of the 60's series will not get it - for better and for worse. Some characters might be portrayed differently but they are not bad. The actors are really good. Maxwell Jenkins is amazing as Will and Parker Posey is so brilliant at being a sociopathic Dr. Smith that I can't stand watching her just as much as I can't stop. From other reviews you get sense that the reviewer loved the original so much that they can't get over that Judy is adopted in this version and that the characters are not just straight up geniuses, but smart at some things and flawed went it comes to other things.

Fourth, you can feel the quality put into the series; especially when it comes to SGI and quality in actors. Some complaints have been raised about the humbug-science in the series but not even CSI-shows use real science. Shows make things up all the time. The question should just be about how well they get away with it, and this series is a sci-fi about other planets so they can get away with things not working like on earth pretty well. The quality is leaps above titles like The Orville, Start Trek and Stargate SG-1, and those are good shows so I have no complaints. However, those shows have had years to develop.

Fifth, yes, they make stupid decisions which could have been solved better. This is common in all series though to push the plot in more eventful directions. The question is whether this it is an empty plot devise or help the characters' developments. Is the decision stupid to all or plausible for the individual character's state of being? It is surprising how many reviewers seem to get stuck on things that feel illogical to them rather to whether it is illogical to the character or to the premises of the planet the characters are on. So far, the stupidity is not more prevalent than in any other show and something that even happens to geniuses

Final thoughts: What draws me in more than anything is Will's and the Robot's relationship, but also finding out more about the part they play in the whole scheme of things. After seeing the first season my imagination ran wild with anticipation and possible plot developments and what the developers put forth did not let me down. The second season was above my expectations. Now my imagination is running wild again with anticipation for the third season and I hope to see even more sides to the human nature be explored.

Enough is enough! Mood making. Constant Star Wars music, interferes w the talking and distracts.it should be rereleased with 25% of the music, which often makes it hard to hear what's being said.

I seriously can't understand these 1 or 2 star reviews. I'm half way through the first season and loving it. It has a great balance of good acting, reasonable story, amazing visuals as well as thrills. I read one review that said he binged the whole season in one day but only gave it 2 stars?? If it's good enough to not stop watching it, it deserve more than that?? The original was 60s fluff. You can only take the premise and bones of the show in the modern age and run with it which is why is a great property to work with. The family work well together and you really want to know more about them. Doctor Smith is fantastic. Beautifully manipulative and one that you hate intensely one minute and then feel sorry for the next. Dark shades of grey make the best baddies. Don is fun and will develop I'm sure as will the story and I can't wait to find out how everything connects. We lose so many great shows before they can hit their strides because of binary reviews and ratings it really frustrates me. There is nothing except a few story driven, science bending, mistakes. So what. If I need a tv show to teach me science I'm in the wrong place. I want to be entertained and I am.

You can look at the menu, but you just can't eat. You can dip your foot in the pool, but you can't have a swim. You can see the summit but you can't reach it. Aspirations in the clouds but your hopes go down the drain.

No one is to blame... well actually somebody is. That's why producers make the big bucks, because they should know what formula makes a great show. But a critical ingredient has been left out of Lost in Space.

You have a Ferrari, but you're forced to drive the speed limit on a plain, circular track.

There's a reason so many Philip K. Dick stories have been made into movies and TV shows. That guy could write. That guy was creative.

Has the media industry with its vast resources lost its ability (or willingness) to write creative, unique, compelling, well-paced stories? If judged by Lost in Space, one would have to answer "yes". Even the list of awards tells the same story.

All the other ingredients are there. The special effects are extremely well done. Production values are high. Costume and Set Design is acceptable. Cinematography is pretty good. Actors are doing just fine. Actually the actors deserve kudos for some of the writing they have to endure.

I'm not knocking writers in general. I believe there are still genuinely creative, well trained, properly educated, clever writers out there. The producers must not desire to attract them to the show. Maybe they blew their budget on all the other ingredients. Maybe too much of the budget goes to profit or paying execs.

If you're going to drive around in circles at or below the 30 MPH, why do you need an expensive sports car?

If you're going to plod along episode after episode with mediocre drama and science, why do you need such a glamorous production?

In the episode I most recently watched, the daughter whines about how nobody likes her and she has no talents (she'd go eat worms but the planet doesn't have any). This pity party and her mother's doting responses make up an appreciable percentage of the episode's dialog. Now that is realistic to a point. Teenagers whine, teenagers are often self-absorbed, it's part of that phase of life. But that's pedantic and obvious for a sci-fi show! Save it for the after school comedy/drama or daytime soap opera. It's wasted potential on an interesting and unexplored alien world to dwell on teenage angst! Come on, get epic!

I can appreciate that she's whining actually, because she has nothing else to do as it takes the entire remainder of the cast to overcome the monumental number of contrived roadblocks necessary to lower her and her mom a rope and get on with the plot.

They are always in a desperate situation. It's so constant that you become numb to it, and danger no longer has any meaning. Seriously there's always a countdown going on (We have 56 minutes until the storm gets here! Then we all die! What's taking them so long! Ahh!) Sometimes I just want them to finally just all die so I can stop worrying so much about them (why am I using my free time to worry and bite my nails about fictional people - is this fulfilling?). The problem with this is that in all the extreme desperation and suspense there's no joy of discovery, of exploration, of new ideas and concepts. The problem with Lost in Space is ultimately all the lost potential that good writing could realize.

Again, the production values are great. This team can put anything on the screen visually and aurally and make it believable. So give us something amazing to believe in! Take us on a real journey. Give the Robinson family a breather from being on death's doorstep - get creative! Introduce us to alien societies, multiple worlds, mind bending science, multilayered plots with deep characters and unexpected (yet plausible and character driven) twists and turns, and yes action and suspense too (in appropriate quantities).

Actually some of the stuff they have come up with is pretty interesting. Like in season two the ecosystem of the planet they are on is very intriguing. But it doesn't get developed, it doesn't go anywhere fast. They are whetting my appetite with a bite of something gourmet then giving me a meal of fast food drama.

Last but not least, I'm afraid the show has a challenge developing characters. Characters don't have much depth. For those that are the cream of society I'd expect more maturity and complexity of thought, more philosophy (if they were given a chance to philosophize between all their near death experiences).

Dr. Smith is a caricature, not an actual complex character. A random number generator is not complicated, and they have made Dr. Smith too random, too volatile. A complex character is one the audience _thinks_ they have figured out but then they learn something new about them (through organic plot flow)- something new and unexpected but that is still consistent with the character's past actions. With Dr. Smith, by the end of season 1, I had given up trying to understand her and wrote her off as crazy and possibly not even truly conscious or self-aware. She is a pair of dice in overalls.

Maybe they are scared that if they use up all their ideas they won't have any left so they milk them too long. Part of me wonders if the studio just can't afford it. They may have great production tools but don't have the money to create very many virtual constructs and sets so they have to use them for a whole episode or two. Again like having a Ferrari but can't afford the gas or to build a nice racetrack.

I was hoodwinked by the production values into expecting a top-rated movie quality experience. What I learned is that it's still TV, and that computers have gotten good enough to give TV a very nice wrapping job.

If you are short on time and only have an hour or two for entertainment a week, I say get out while you can, because at the pace they are going they will barely scratch the surface of this universe before this show has run its course and is over or cancelled. If the show is lucky, it will be given enough warning to cram a bunch of contrived answers that don't quite make sense down the viewers' throats before the last episode.

If you have a more leisurely life, this is certainly better than a good amount of shows out there, watch it for the production values alone. It's also a good show to play in the background while you do homework or housework. Pay attention for a few minutes out of every 15 minutes and you'll get to enjoy the great special effects, see their well rendered CGI landscapes and weather phenomena, catch all the plot details that matter, and find out where this all ends up without feeling like you've wasted too much time.

Circling back around, this show is pretty close. They have the Ferrari, they have the good production team. If they can get the writing down, they can give us a really fun ride! So far though, it's almost more painful to see all the potential and watch it go unrealized, than if the production values weren't as high. I'd gladly sacrifice some production value for better storytelling.

Sorry, I'll keep my Cuban in the drawer. No cigar.

Just one other thought regarding the anti-"hater" reviews. Disliking a _thing_ like a TV show doesn't make a person a hater. That term is overused and it desensitizes people to how extreme and deplorable true hate really is. Disliking a TV show, a music album, or a color doesn't make someone a bad person. Give people some leeway to have opinions. Come on, really.

Okay one more thing and I really will stop typing. The question below each and every review is "Was this review helpful?" It is NOT "Do you agree with this review?" But I guarantee, out of those that have seen the show, most of you that agree with me will say it was helpful, and most of you that don't will say it wasn't helpful. Now that's human nature. I'll be honest, I usually do the same thing.

I really like this show and the second series is even better than the first. Yes they are the most accident prone people in the world but that makes it exciting and fun to watch

I don't know why there is so much hate being piled onto this show. It's not brilliant, but it's not bad either. I'm three episodes in and I'm enjoying it.

Sure, the scifi elements and in particular the coherency isn't there, but most scifi shows fail there. And yes, it's neither the most profound story nor the deepest of characters.

But it's fun and paces nicely (certainly better than the knuckle-dragging Altered Carbon). The characters are pretty cool, while the effects and design are really nicely done. Lost in Space won't change your life or become the next great television event. But ignore the reviewers - take a look for yourself.

After a couple of episodes I just had to force myself to watch it. Really. I like the picture - the planet, the robot, good CGI, etc... But people act like an idiots. Several times I was just thinking about some unexpected things like... killer-butterfly which could have killed Dr. Smith on her way back from robot cave... Or something like that. But no... The kindergarten continues. But in the middle of ep5, when Dr. Smith told Don West that she actually saved him and he believed her... Well, ladies and gentlemen, I am really happy that those idiots probably will not continue our civilization on another planet =) And I suspect that people who give 8-10 stars for this show are either paid good for that or just have same IQ level like all the characters (except robot, maybe) - close to zero =)

Dark; depressing; non-stop crises; dysfunctional family; constant conflict; more like a soap-opera; many annoying characters; overbearing lead actor; no light at the end of the tunnel; no fun at all. If you like to watch movies as an escape, then you don't want to escape here. (Unless you really like being depressed as an escape.)

If you were hoping for something that even vaguely resembled the original, forget it. There is almost nothing in common, except for the spaceship and the names of some of the characters. The original had a good balance of light and dark, funny and serious, etc. This is just endless hopelessness without any relief.

So let's forget trying to compare this to the original, because there is no comparison. For sake of argument, let's say this was something new, not based on anything else. It totally fails to inspire me or make me want to watch the next episode.

I gave it 3 instead of a 1 because some of the actors try their best with the poor material they were given to work with.

How this got such a high overall rating I cannot fathom, unless I am really out of touch with the current generation of movie-goers.

I don't recommend it.

Were your emotions stirred? Did you pay attention? If you answered yes to either or both, the show worked,

Try thinking of it like a cover of a classic song, say... "You Really Got Me" You loved the original and the cover was awesome too. They were different and great on their own. Each one was unique and true to the song. Stop trying to compare this show so critically to previous versions. Each had its merits and its WTFs.

I have never loathed a story's character as much as Parker Posey's Dr. Smith. Please make more.

Ok, try to forget about the series and the film (how you doing?). Take it on it's own merits. I really enjoyed it. It's not the happy family that take off to see worlds, they have issues like every other family. Not the perfect couple. And Parker as the baddy (ish) is excellent. However the star is the robot. You never quite know what's in its head and has many twists in its evolvement. Watch it, enjoy it, pure syfy.

Enjoyable, brilliant graphics and fun story. Just could not stand the pain in the ass character Dr. smith! But I guess that's what was intended with her

I am a big fan of the 60's Lost In Space and so I was worried this show would be a hot mess like the 1998 movie was. I am happy to say I was wrong. This show is great! It's taken all the good things about the old show and made them great!

The show is has been updated perfectly. It's also gone in some cool directions that I never saw coming. The back stories really help you to know more about each character's and I love knowing who these people were before they got "lost" it will also be fun when watching the old show reruns to know so much more about the family, Dr. Smith and yes, even the Robot.

Don't let the negative reviews keep you from watching, it's really a great show and I am looking forward to next season already.

It was hard to stick with it.

The Cast: The choice of actors: just perfect. Unfortunately, the characters were often just annoying. Penny too shallow. Will too whiny. Judy too nerdy. Hardly anything changed in the 3 seasons, although there was an opportunity to do so at the beginning of the last season. I didn't get much of the mentioned "growing up" of the kids, unfortunately.

What bothered me the most was that you couldn't build up a relationship to the characters. At times I had the feeling that I only knew the people on a professional level, but not privately.

The Plot: The Robinsons (and their journey to a new world). Unfortunately, the Robinsons are also the series' biggest problem. They can do anything, they know everything, they always find their way back to each other, while allowing little outside help. There were countless moments where I had to agree with June Harris.

Anyway.

For a series, the CGI was at times better than in many movies. Unfortunately, it was hard to stick with it for the reasons I mentioned at the beginning. The flashbacks from season 3 lightened things up considerably. That's how the whole series should have been structured to get to know more about the individual characters.

I've read all of the users reviews and it appears that all are based on the comparing the old with the new. The title is the same, but it watches like a whole new series. People had tons of negative things to say, I assume because they are potentially better writers and producers, but I believe that this release caters to the new generation of watchers, is entertaining, and a fun adventure to get lost in. If you want the old version of this show and want that experience, then watch that. It's a completely different show. I love the original. Grew up with the original. This new adventure brings a new take on characters, scripts, and being lost in space new world experiences. The cast does an amazing job in the role they have been chosen for and the special effects and environments are new and believable. I hate when reviewers bring the whole "PC" and race into an experience. Why does that even matter. Is it a good show? Yes - Is it well produced? Yes - Are the characters believable and have the ability to find relatable? Yes - Is the script and storyline followable and exciting ? Yes - Binge worthy? Yes - It amazes me that people can watch a show and not have an open mind and watch it as a new series. " It doesn't have this and it doesn't have that" whiners should just stick with what they know and review the shows they love and think should have a good review. I hope that Netflix Studios will look beyond the negative rantings and see that the fan base will build as will support for the show. Throwing around the "PC" and "it's not like the original" tantrums doesn't do the show justice, as I believe that the new series, the actors, the crews, writers, producers, and all that are involved with Lost In Space have put together a new generations adventure and space ride that leaves you wanting to see season 2

Show becoming more outrageous in season 3. Chemistry amongst the family is forced, and not natural. Really never was there.

Kids are becoming super heroes.

The show uses music to try and bring intensity and drama, but there is none. It's not intense or suspenseful. Nothing invigorating in season 3. No anticipation.

The wife Maureen's act of being distant and despising her husband, then magically being close to him again, is getting old.

Lots more overacting to try and instill drama.

We have a ship with some sort of synthetic gravity that works on butts and containers, but not on playing cards. Uh huh. An impact causes the aforementioned container to slide into the leg of mom, breaking said leg. A container no one - not the engineers who designed the ship, not the mechanics who built the ship, not the genius women onboard, not even the males onboard thought worthy of anchoring down.

Ship crash lands on an unknown planet, largely intact. Time to review procedures for evaluating an alien planet. Nah. Let's all leave the synthetic gravity and human sustainable artificial environment and blindly rush out the airlock because every planet we've encountered has an earth-normal gravity, a non-corrosive atmosphere, protective suit range temperatures, and breathable air for our air tanks we forgot to check and are empty. Every planet is like that. Except Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. You know, every other planet we know about. Never mind.

Turns out it's great they rushed headlong out into the unknown, because the ship landed on an ice planet where you can't see their breath when they speak. No time to ponder that, let's leave both hatches of the airlock wide open so when the ship breaks through the ice the water can flood the place. Next time we'll order airlocks that, you know, prevent what's outside from coming in in case we land on a place where the air isn't great to breathe.

No worries this time, though. Dad tore his suit and isn't instantly dead, which proves conclusively to genius mom that the air is breathable and free from dangerous particulates and microbes. Lucky for them atmospheres come in only two types: instant death, perfectly breathable. Genius mom doffs her helmet and encourages the children to do the same. Why test the air when you got disposable dummy canary dad around to do it for you? A dad serving his country that genius mom decides to divorce and abscond with the children while he's on active duty because he may not approve of her selling top secrets to steal a slot from a worthy child for her own son. Way to go, genius likable mom!

Meanwhile genius older daughter falls in the lake that freezes from the bottom up. Since water expands as it freezes this pushes the young lady safely up out of the lake, depositing her gently on top of the ice. Unfortunately, the expanding ice at the lake bottom pushes the lake water up out of the lake, flooding the area, drowning genius likable mom who couldn't flee due to her broken leg.

Yeah, no. That didn't happen. Ice doesn't expand as it freezes on *this* planet, neither does darling daughter, so someone needs a plan to free her. We'll just grab the axe from our survival gear that we... um, all forgot to grab on our headlong rush into the unknown. They knew they were forgetting something. Enter the stupid boy who had to be bought onboard. "Let's throw chunks of hot burning metal on her head". "Great idea!" All they need now are chunks of flammable metal and a computer to perform the thermodynamic equations so they don't use too much and incinerate the kid.

I could go on, but after ten minutes of this show my head hurts. Did no one involved in this production point out how juvenile this all is? Other reviewers excuse the lapses in anything approaching human level intelligence as the show is targeted at kids. I don't buy that excuse because kids have human level intelligence.

Two stars for the laughs.

Science Fiction is just that, fiction, and when you put it into serialized form, it's gonna be even less real - as I see some reviewers complaining about - It's a story. It could be the Wild West or whatever. I like the twist of how/why the robot is included in this version - no spoilers from me - and I love to hate Doctor Smith - as I did with the original. Also, there's Toby Stephens, Molly Parker and Parker Posey! Along with Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa - can't beat that line up.

Thanks! I hope there is a season 2

This show was great! I don't understand the bad reviews at all! This was one of the best shows I've seen in a long while. Lots of reviews I'm reading on here are because the science is wrong. Well like Mark Twain once said "Get your facts straight first. Then distort them at your leisure." Seriously what science fiction movie or show has anyone seen where the facts are 100% true? It's just for story telling because if everything was all facts then certain plots wouldn't be near as fun and there would be 40 episodes just to get something done.