Lost in Space (2018)

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 13, 2018
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 345 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 184 out of 345
  2. Mixed: 59 out of 345
  3. Negative: 102 out of 345
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  1. kaanelif
    Mar 1, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is my solution for the whole serie: KILL F.. DOCTOR FAKE SMITH.
    Problem solved.
    Lost in Space without Parker Posey will be very best. Otherwise you can put Parker Posey in the robot. I will it. Yes.    … Expand
  2. xnts
    Dec 29, 2018
    10
    In short - great for kids around 8-12 years old. Technical quality is great, proper mix of CGI and real props, interesting questions asked. Just keep in mind that it's meant for kids and don't expect deep dark story, blood or X-rated content.
  3. sheehanje
    Aug 6, 2018
    10
    Grading on a curve to balance out some of the ridiculous one to three star reviews.

    It's not perfect, but definitely has been worth the time spent watching it. I laughed at one of the top user reviews that complained about them always being in danger. Yes, that is the whole premise of crash landing a family on a hostile planet after their transport to a new world got attacked.    Grading on a curve to balance out some of the ridiculous one to three star reviews.

    It's not perfect, but definitely has been worth the time spent watching it. I laughed at one of the top user reviews that complained about them always being in danger. Yes, that is the whole premise of crash landing a family on a hostile planet after their transport to a new world got attacked. They should be in danger all the time - and that's is something they get right. I think some of the family dramatics gets a little overdone - but not to the point where I cringe at it. There are a lot of complaints about Parker Posey's villainous character Dr. Smith. I personally think it's the best written character on the show - she's unpredictable, cunning, conniving, an yet there is a little glimmer of good you want to root for but can't. She's the character metaphor for the planet they are on. Danger! That's what it's all about when your Lost in Space.    … Expand
  4. veredz
    Jun 28, 2018
    8
    PPL need to get over the fact that this is an ALL new lost in space, things will change
    after talking about the fans, I want to talk about the show
    this is a high - budget show and it shows, the CGI is awesome the plot is great
    cons: 2 much feminism and its ends in a bit of a cliffhanger
    the series gets an 8 from veredz
  5. Ymcclellan00000
    Jun 6, 2018
    9
    Great show! Less Dr. Smith in show, doesn’t add to the story ! Great CGI!
  6. ToddDow
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Excellent and well done first season! Great character development. Interesting take on the robot. They really make you hate this Dr. Smith.
  7. kconrick
    May 21, 2018
    7
    I thoroughly enjoyed this reboot. Great, family friendly sci-fy. Cleverly reimagined and well produced. i enjoyed the placement of the show in the not-so-distant future. It's fun to imagine what humans could be capable of some day soon. Lots of things to think about and enjoy. i hope more we get to see a second season!
  8. drscorpio
    May 16, 2018
    9
    This is an excellent reimagining of the camp 60s show. Parker Posey is brilliant as a no less evil but much less likeable Dr Smith. The rest of the cast is strong.
    The middle of the series drags a bit, and the profusion of secondary characters makes season one feel like a preamble. Also, the narrative is sometimes nonlinear just for the sake of obfuscation. The cold open of the series is    This is an excellent reimagining of the camp 60s show. Parker Posey is brilliant as a no less evil but much less likeable Dr Smith. The rest of the cast is strong.
    The middle of the series drags a bit, and the profusion of secondary characters makes season one feel like a preamble. Also, the narrative is sometimes nonlinear just for the sake of obfuscation. The cold open of the series is needlessly confusing; please get 5hrough a couple of episodes before you decide.    … Expand
  9. warrenhii
    May 6, 2018
    8
    The series is entertaining, albeit not perfect. I'm pretty sure that I would watch Netflix season 2 (and 3)
  10. night4
    May 6, 2018
    7
    It's got problems: Every episode is basically the same, they clearly want you to be impressed by the visuals, half the characters are uninteresting, it's an unnecessary remake, some sickos out there think the robot is "hot", and often times characters behave in ridiculous ways.

    But... It's still entertaining. I really do enjoy watching it, more so than most other shows I've seen in    It's got problems: Every episode is basically the same, they clearly want you to be impressed by the visuals, half the characters are uninteresting, it's an unnecessary remake, some sickos out there think the robot is "hot", and often times characters behave in ridiculous ways.

    But...

    It's still entertaining. I really do enjoy watching it, more so than most other shows I've seen in the last couple years, so I have to give it a green score.    … Expand
  11. cmerenda
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Watch the first episode and your hooked. Loved every minute and a great story. Fantastic scenes and scenory. This is a great show for young and young at heart. Exciting and thrilling. Can't wait for season 2+++.
  12. sabrose1020
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    Wow! Finally a great SCI Fi series . This show has good acting, fine continuity ,good characterization.great special effects and sets and great excitement. Its a great show for everyone kids and parents alike. It is what CBS's disaster Star Trek Discovery is not-entertainment and escape at its finest.
    All the SJW reviewers will be disappointed as it doesnt fit their twisted concepts of    Wow! Finally a great SCI Fi series . This show has good acting, fine continuity ,good characterization.great special effects and sets and great excitement. Its a great show for everyone kids and parents alike. It is what CBS's disaster Star Trek Discovery is not-entertainment and escape at its finest.
    All the SJW reviewers will be disappointed as it doesnt fit their twisted concepts of entertainment. Netflix has completely out shown pathetic CBS . Keep it coming Netflix.    … Expand
  13. jacksc01
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    Awesome!!!! One of the best science fiction shows on television. This is better than the original and I didn't think anything could beat the original. I love this show. Each episode left you wanting to see the next one. The Robinson family and the way they stick together is beautiful. Truly a show for the whole family. Please netflix give us a season 2 and 3 and on.
  14. dmjimene
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I watched the original show in the 60's and it was my favorite but I hated where it went after the first few episodes. Always wondering where it could have gone if it stayed true to the beginning. This satisfies most of the direction it should have gone. I love the way the original story lines tie in. The planet's orbit, the chariot having to be assembled, Judy and Don relationship. They even made it so the original characters are together lost in the end, thrust through space at light speed. They even got the little things like gravity on the ship or moving with different tech other than rocket thrust. Loved the robot and Smith.… Expand
  15. GaryDamberger
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    The show is fun, thrilling, adventurous and immersive. There may be some issue with certain plot points but overall those will probably work themselves out over the course of the series. I just hope the execs don't make the mistake of cancelling such a great show with such potential. Letting this show die before it even gets off the ground, in my opinion, would be a huge mistake for allThe show is fun, thrilling, adventurous and immersive. There may be some issue with certain plot points but overall those will probably work themselves out over the course of the series. I just hope the execs don't make the mistake of cancelling such a great show with such potential. Letting this show die before it even gets off the ground, in my opinion, would be a huge mistake for all involved, but mostly for the fans of this genre and what high caliber entertainment it offers.… Expand
  16. CMHDDS
    Apr 23, 2018
    9
    I grew up on the original. The new series starts slow, but give it at least 4 episodes. Having watched the entire first season, I feel it is outstanding!! Honors the original, but is far more believable. Clearly the negative reviewers were not fans of the original.
  17. CanadianFuBaR
    Apr 23, 2018
    8
    Great visual treat! Turn off the brain and enjoy. Only complaint is the little boy. Kept getting into trouble or doing stupid stuff to threaten the family and nobody noticed? That part seemed weak writing. Keep up the work Netflix. Either good or bad, we need more chances to see new stuff like this.
  18. laidbackbeau
    Apr 23, 2018
    9
    Very well done with one exception, "Dr." Smith. The first season seems to be a very long set up for the real "Lost in Space" story. The truly lost part will come in season 2. I would have rated it a 10, but "Dr." Smith seems completely irredeemable. The old series Dr. Smith had actual skills and was useful to the family when he was trying to pull some lame scheme. He was a lovableVery well done with one exception, "Dr." Smith. The first season seems to be a very long set up for the real "Lost in Space" story. The truly lost part will come in season 2. I would have rated it a 10, but "Dr." Smith seems completely irredeemable. The old series Dr. Smith had actual skills and was useful to the family when he was trying to pull some lame scheme. He was a lovable dufus who schemes always failed often by his own heart getting in the way. The new "Dr." Smith is a complete fraud and con-artist. I want to see her die a horribly slow and painful death.… Expand
  19. Sheilas2a
    Apr 22, 2018
    9
    Not your parents Lost in Space but very enjoyable. It has flaws, and characters that grate but overall I recommend it. However, if I was in charge on that planet I would cast the Robinsons adrift because otherwise I would have shot them for being so arrogant.
  20. SternLX
    Apr 22, 2018
    9
    I am so glad I watched the entire first season before coming here and seeing the whinge posts. Just goes to show how shallow some Sci-Fi watchers can be. That being said, as a lover of Sci-Fi and a fan of the original series as a kid, I firmly believe this is actually better than the original. Not so much because of the newer special effects but more for the story and characterI am so glad I watched the entire first season before coming here and seeing the whinge posts. Just goes to show how shallow some Sci-Fi watchers can be. That being said, as a lover of Sci-Fi and a fan of the original series as a kid, I firmly believe this is actually better than the original. Not so much because of the newer special effects but more for the story and character development. Not as much cheese as the original(just enough to make it familiar to us old timers) and a little more serious. I like that. Makes it feel like a more mature version. Then again we are talking about 50 years of writing differences that shows how much the times have changed. Now that the first season has pretty well established the characters in this telling, I cannot wait to see where the series goes next. I would score this a 10 but I felt too much time was spent on Will and too little on the sisters. I await anxiously for the second season.… Expand
  21. grisha500
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    The best reboot I have seen. Family friendly, smart science fiction. Just incredible!
  22. 4bremo
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    A family-friendly action adventure with depth, charm and heart with nostalgic nods to the 60's classic, and cinematic vistas and music.
  23. FDA32
    Apr 20, 2018
    9
    I really like this reboot of the TV series. The flashback reveals of the story you think you know, shows that you really don't know this story, although you do, if you are a fan of the original TV series. The character changes work for me. It's a fun and interesting ride. I hope Netflix picks up a 2nd season.
  24. PJM
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Great show,the original wasfun for its time but this show is for adults as well as kids.The characters are appealing,especially the further into the show you get. Posey is amazingly creepy as Smith,The robot is fascinating.Watch the show all the way thru,it's worth it!
  25. DragonLyfe
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Spoilers ahead!!!!!!!!!!
    The drama in this show largely overshadowed everything else, and at one point was too much to bear.
    Like at one point the tough but fair Judy of episode one evolve to be this all touchy-feely "Doctor" of episode 7 which leads to this massive waste of the fuel that would have been enough to get them off the planet, Even after all the superDoc **** Evan still dies    Spoilers ahead!!!!!!!!!!
    The drama in this show largely overshadowed everything else, and at one point was too much to bear.
    Like at one point the tough but fair Judy of episode one evolve to be this all touchy-feely "Doctor" of episode 7 which leads to this massive waste of the fuel that would have been enough to get them off the planet, Even after all the superDoc **** Evan still dies OUCH!!!(it broke my heart literally had to stop watching to recover)
    Dr smith aka Jessica aka June Harris bring out the best and worst of this show at times she is so good that you fall for her lies and her betrayals are fun to watch (they just leave you wondering why you fell for the lie and hating yourself that you fell for it). She some character to look forward to in season 2 and also the Judy and don relationship.
    Toby Stephens and Mina Sundwall are just awesome in this show, the confidence of penny in her father and herself is just epic.
    i cant say anything about Molly Parker, i have loved all her characters since Rebecca brooks( human target) and Lisa Marshall (Dexter).

    The ending was so epic
    Will: I think we are here (shows a drawing)
    where?!!
    Will: DANGER

    lovely ending    … Expand
  26. judahsgate
    Apr 19, 2018
    10
    The characters are well crafted. Dr. Smith is the Devil herself and very well played. The storyline and backstory is well written and excellent. I give it 10 out of 10, and pooh-pooh on the skeptics... or is that poo-poo on the skeptics. Both work just fine. Cheers.
  27. mrrobot787
    Apr 19, 2018
    8
    I grew up watching the original lost in space. My feelings are mixed after finishing the first season. The acting by Will and most of the cast is outstanding, but the show seems to waste much time on side plots and things that no one cares about. This in mind, I remember how cheesy the original was and am more forgiving because of that reason. All this said, this season felt like a prequelI grew up watching the original lost in space. My feelings are mixed after finishing the first season. The acting by Will and most of the cast is outstanding, but the show seems to waste much time on side plots and things that no one cares about. This in mind, I remember how cheesy the original was and am more forgiving because of that reason. All this said, this season felt like a prequel and I hope the second season will fill us with that sense of grand excitement.… Expand
  28. dirkworld
    Apr 18, 2018
    10
    Finally a reboot worthy of high praise. Lost in space 2018 takes all of the elements from the 1960's cult series and brings in squarely into the current near future with careful attention to technology. This Robinson family is not the hallmark card we've come to know. This Family Robinson is flawed, has a pending divorce and a mixed racial cast of smart engaging characters. The actionFinally a reboot worthy of high praise. Lost in space 2018 takes all of the elements from the 1960's cult series and brings in squarely into the current near future with careful attention to technology. This Robinson family is not the hallmark card we've come to know. This Family Robinson is flawed, has a pending divorce and a mixed racial cast of smart engaging characters. The action sequences and special effects blow the competition out of the water as this is feature film quality stuff. Instead of the usual stranded on a desert island cast away scenario, we find the family are part of a large colony headed to Alpha Centuri with a propulsion system just discovered. Part of the discovery is revealed later in the season as is the origin of "robot" who apparently is responsible for much of the "danger" we encounter right from the jump. Hang tight and let the story unfold. This time Dr. Smith,(who isn't who you think she is) is more than a cartoon narcissist , she's a full on sociopath. Bent on getting her own way. this is a thinking, reasoning, plotting villain. Parker posey is a great actress and its takes one of her talent to make you hate a character this much. You will binge this and be begging for season 2 before you realize its 5 am and you just ran out of episodes.… Expand
  29. DaddyChef
    Apr 18, 2018
    10
    I think this show is amazing. All these lame reviews from such revered critics comparing this to battle star, or its original. This is a stand alone show, with its own unique spin. Praying for a 2nd season!
  30. enzackoss2
    Apr 18, 2018
    10
    This is one of the best of Lost In Space I have been a fan from the beginning and have seen all the other attempts to remake this one is the best Netflix knocked it out of the park this one is great have finished watching season one can't wait for season two what a great show.
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58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27
  1. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Troy Patterson
    Apr 13, 2018
    50
    Posey plays the role with a gravity that encourages the show to orbit her, eccentrically, whenever she’s in view. The dynamic exemplifies the awkwardness of this muddled update. Charging in several directions at once, it asks the viewer to imagine efforts to secure a proud future for humankind, but it seems most vital when painting depraved schemes to survive.
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  2. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    Apr 13, 2018
    58
    Oddly enough, it’s the robot who proves most engaging. ... What really makes the robot stand out is its complexity. It’s mysterious, both in its origins, intentions, and inability to over-communicate. The human characters don’t earn the same mystery.
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  3. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Emily VanDerWerff
    Apr 13, 2018
    50
    The thrill of exploration, or the examination of family dynamics, never feels like it arises organically from the action, in the way it might have on the show’s most obvious forebear that isn’t its direct predecessor: Lost.
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