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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  1. geewah
    Jan 27, 2021
    6
    The best thing about this show are the production values. The plot is simple, plays safe and at times corny.
  2. CasandraComplex
    Jan 1, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm baffled as to who the target audience is for this reboot. My nieces and nephews (ages 4-10) are way more critical thinkers than the majority of the adults and young adults portrayed. Parker Posey appears constantly in shock as to how dumb all of those "specially selected" crew members are. No wonder her character is P-Ohhed. I realize that entertainment media is scrambling to match expectations of the latest round of identity politics on screen but it is absolutely ridiculous how every single male in the show is a wimpy, emasculated, inept, sad sack with the notable exception of the chicken guy. The robot even has had his male identity computer voice, vocabulary and comic relief role stripped out. The chicken guy is the only unapologetic alpha male and it appears that his character has been given the solitary role of comic relief as a punishment for that crime. I guess that what we are to take from that is that unapologetically masculine men are to be relegated to being clowns... oh and single. Some have deduced Black Panther to one phrase,"I hate white people" this show would be,"I hate men"
    I have to agree with all previous comments about the bad writing, gaping plot holes, breathtaking absence of logical thinking and absence of basic laws of physics. Really?? Freezing cold temperatures that instantly freeze a deep well of water and yet they have no helmets or "space hats" on? At some point way into the first season they explain how come there is a strange disparity in technology by divulging that the spaceships are constructed on alien tech but that doesn't explain why they are communicating with C.B. Radios when satellite phones exist today. Lost in space or B.J. and the bear? It seems that the annoying and constant flashbacks are a device to mop up the illogical mess that is constantly created. There is no doubt that this show has been written from the female perspective because of the constant and never ending private one on one meaningful conversations where they wax on at infinitum about ,"their feelings". I should make a count of how many times there are only two actors on screen at a time engaged in deep and meaningless babbling while they are supposed to be in a survival situation.
    Then there is the blatant theft of iconic sci-fi moments such as when they are in the bat cave gathering space poop from blind but somehow not adapted to sonar pterodactyls. You know the scene from Aliens when the beast comes within licking distance of Sigourney weaver but then is drawn away? The most egregious theft from that series is when Maureen is beating up the robot with a heavy equipment robotic arm towards, you guessed it, an open airlock! I was waiting for her to scream at it,"Get away from her you B$%^%*&CH!!" But stopped short of outright plagiarism. My suggestion to whoever is in charge of that show is to fire every single writer on staff and sketch some testes onto the male cast.
    Propaganda Rating 8/10 for the ridiculous amount of anti male identity messages.    … Expand
  3. AWESOM-0
    Jan 1, 2020
    6
    It’s entertaining, you have to suspend your disbelief for large parts of it, but overall enjoyable.
  4. 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
  5. sampson901
    Jan 4, 2019
    0
    No spoiler here. Nothing to spoil. Within 5 minutes you can already tell that this is one of the worst series or remakes that you have ever seen. Horrible on all fronts but worst of all was the writing which was laughable. Don't waste your time as I did. Geez.
  6. 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.
  7. Ymirwatching
    Nov 21, 2018
    2
    Danger, Netflix viewers!!!

    For the exception of the soundtrack and cgi effects, this is close to being the dumbest and least imaginative adaptation of a television series yet rebooted to the binge screen. The Robinson clan should have gone into therapy, not space. The dialogue is terrible, and the show is too freaking liberal. The Marine ops dad continues to kowtow to his feminist ex    Danger, Netflix viewers!!!

    For the exception of the soundtrack and cgi effects, this is close to being the dumbest and least imaginative adaptation of a television series yet rebooted to the binge screen. The Robinson clan should have gone into therapy, not space. The dialogue is terrible, and the show is too freaking liberal. The Marine ops dad continues to kowtow to his feminist ex making LIS unintentionallly funny. This John Robinson, my friends, is no Guy Williams!!!

    I Cannot believe the crew of the Jupiter 2, as survivors, are on their way to a hostile environment without an arsenal of weapons to defend themselves all because Ms. Robinson did not want any onboard the ship. It’s a foregone conclusion where next season is going. Now the robot will have to do all the fighting and create (xerox) weapons convenient to the plot when needed. Ugh! Deus ex machina!!! About the only thing that's presented with any purposeful consequence is the pandering set-up for the second season.

    A few bright sides to this reboot is that the cgi is great, and hearing the John Williams theme after the Jupiter 2 busts free of its icy grave is a plus for the series. I also enjoyed the change of pace at the start of an episode where a collage of photos commercialize the space program: Past, present, and future. Good stuff.

    But watching Lost In Script for a whole hour is not worth the few minutes that I enjoyed. Yes, the robot is amazing for the exception that no one mentions why it speaks AND understands English.

    The crew is bad, really bad and the children cause half the problems. I think mission control forgot to load the Tang. These Robinson's couldn't colonize my backyard. If LIS continues down its backward, non-cerebral, juvenile path (which appears to be its direction), at least feature more action, less wordplay, and less female chest beating. Too much estrogen and not enough testosterone in this Robinson clan. As for Dr. Smith? I have to say it. "The pain. Oh, the pain..." Get rid of her, please! What a disaster! Also, forego the tired "boy and his robot" relationship, a facsimile and trope which is all too familiar. We've all been down that rabbit hole! The whole 10 episodes were like trying to run a marathon under the water. The writers take the whimsy and surrealism of the old tv show and transform it into this muddy, grimy, and droning diversity riddled space opera that completely over thinks the premise. Embarrassing!

    Anyway, if the writers cannot submit intellectual scripts with a persuasive execution for story & words, then may I suggest sticking to an arty production with imaginative eye candy? Above all, THINK. I'm not suggesting LIS resemble 2001: A Space Odyssey, even though the writers ripped off the movie by using an evil AI for taking over the Jupiter (remember HAL the computer?). But the audience doesn't need to be told everything that is already captured on camera.

    Limit the excessive babble and red faced humor lines, such as, Penny's bad acting when she says through her nasal like voice, "Anybody have a mop? I may have barfed a little bit back here.” (Albeit, a little ironic for how I felt about this binge of episodes). The point is the crew just escaped death. A long scan from the camera onto the crew's silent expressions as they look at one another, the sweat of fear on their faces from the nerve wracking, death defying experience, and the unmentionable sigh of relief that they're still alive from the Jupiter's rough landing should be enough.

    Netflix needs to give me 13 reason why I should watch season 2. If I do watch, the writers can beware of my fickle finger of fate on the fast forward button. Unfortunately, this is one expedition that should have been scrubbed long before the final countdown. Hmm... maybe season 2 will be the season where John Robinson finds his balls. As for Mrs. Robinson, she’d be better off doing Benjamin! LOL. ...

    To Be Continued.    … Expand
  8. LulzTV
    Sep 29, 2018
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lost in space is so overrated it almost blows me away. This show is boring garbage. The family dinamic is terrible, some of the characters are useless and serve nothing but make the lenght of the episodes longer. But my biggest complaints with this show are the lazy script and the flashbacks. They're absolutely terrible!!! The sloppy dialogue makes every character interaction awkward and the flashbacks are even worse.
    Spoiler: Doctor Smith ( the villain of this show which is a terrible and cliched proffile of a psychopath ) and another guy are trapped on this plannet and a dangerous storm is getting closer to them and they have a flaregun. At the same time the main characters are driving a rover back to their ship. Then they see a flare. They go into that flare's direction and then only doctor smith comes. It's clear that she tricked that other guy and stole his flaregun but no we are shown a flashback to see how she stole his gun..................Why? Who thought this was a good idea? Anyway I was bored to death by lost in space and I am givinh it a 2/10 for decent CGI and a few decent characters. Oh and did I mention that the acting is terrible?    … Expand
  9. hornysoul
    Sep 21, 2018
    6
    Uma série satisfatória, à exceção da "Dr." Smith, que parece ser completamente irremediável. Eu quero vê-la morrer numa morte lenta e dolorosa. A história tem os seus altos e baixos, sendo caracterizada pelos seus momentos de tirar o fôlego ( + ) e pelo seu lento desenvolvimento das personagens ( - ).
  10. Arauggio
    Sep 11, 2018
    5
    All effects are very well done, and the series is beautiful to see. But the plot is much more a drama than scientific fiction. There were a lot of opportunities to explore in 1st season (e.g. the discovery of a new world, new fauna and flora) and yet they focused too much in personal and familiar drama.
  11. 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
  12. gandalfsucks
    Jul 8, 2018
    6
    The story is utter rubbish. Nearly zero substance to anyone's motives, and with enough plot-holes that is looks more like a hole than a plot. The acting is substandard but production is commendable otherwise. The CGI is patchy in places but mostly well-done. This Sci-Fi is more fiction than science. Hoping they would get their **** together for the 2nd season. I'll give it one more chance.
  13. 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
  14. Ymcclellan00000
    Jun 6, 2018
    9
    Great show! Less Dr. Smith in show, doesn’t add to the story ! Great CGI!
  15. JBVail
    Jun 2, 2018
    2
    The original LiS was essentially a comedy. This version attempts to take its subject matter seriously, but fails most of the time. Multiple continuity failures, inept writing, and barely passing glances at "science" make LiS 2018 deliver comedy for the wrong reasons. Most of the characters are not credible, with some praise to the efforts of Molly Parker (Maureen Robinson) and TaylorThe original LiS was essentially a comedy. This version attempts to take its subject matter seriously, but fails most of the time. Multiple continuity failures, inept writing, and barely passing glances at "science" make LiS 2018 deliver comedy for the wrong reasons. Most of the characters are not credible, with some praise to the efforts of Molly Parker (Maureen Robinson) and Taylor Russell (Judy Robinson).

    An additional thought: With the sudden expulsion of the Robinson's little Jupiter into an entirely new realm, please find a way to make Dr. Smith more interesting and less a pain to watch, or please kill her off as soon as possible! This series has great potential with much more skilled writing and significantly better creative thinking. If Season 2 is merely a continuation of the Season 1 disaster, the show will be gone in a couple more episodes.

    Absolutely no effort has been spent to make the "alien planet" not look like Vancouver in the Summer. A little creativity by the set designers (if there are any) and the show runners to make the show minimally interesting would be deeply appreciated.

    Because of my fondness for the original, I will struggle through the entire season with minimal hopes that much better writing, significantly better directing, and passable acting will make the effort minimally entertaining.

    Again, please either make this mess a clear comedic effort, or fire the writers and directors before the series is cancelled.    … Expand
  16. skiif
    May 28, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Playing card games cards sitting around round-table while descending from space? Are you serious?
    Deep frozen water, which freezes in seconds AFTER few hours of disturbance from space ship, shards of ice, and of course diving people.
    It's not a sci-fi movie, it some kind of melodrama.    … Expand
  17. Excellsior
    May 26, 2018
    1
    NETFLIX seems to have too much subscribers. They created this series to solve the problem. I don't have any other explanation. I am sorry but except some CGI, nearly everything else is annoying to watch!
  18. 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.
  19. 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!
  20. 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
  21. Sergent_Bambou
    May 13, 2018
    4
    Kind of **** with some stupid romance and character who have less depth than a call of duty scenario
  22. AZRoadrunner
    May 8, 2018
    0
    This show could have had so much potential, but it's a loser from the very start. First and foremost, the family dynamics are stupid -- the children are portrayed as more intelligent and wise than the parents. Once you get past that (if you can), the storylines are totally formulaic and predictable. I'm a fan of the original series (even though it's campy), and have always felt thatThis show could have had so much potential, but it's a loser from the very start. First and foremost, the family dynamics are stupid -- the children are portrayed as more intelligent and wise than the parents. Once you get past that (if you can), the storylines are totally formulaic and predictable. I'm a fan of the original series (even though it's campy), and have always felt that Lost in Space could become much more. THIS series isn't the answer. It's a disaster.… Expand
  23. umbershap
    May 7, 2018
    3
    Parker Posey.. Who think she is a good actress?
    Dr. Smith was an annoying villain, and I would've enjoyed the show much more without her.
    She can't act, she is like reading script and her facial impressions make me cringe.
    It would be easily 7/10 show without Dr. Smith role.
  24. h764689
    May 6, 2018
    0
    I've found more enjoyment in watching sh!t dry in the sun. Terrible writing.
  25. 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)
  26. 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
  27. Elvenalba
    May 2, 2018
    0
    The first chapter was really the worst SF experience I had in years. A chain of dump decisions, clumsyness and improbabilities lasting for 1 hour making it an exersice of patience. Playing cards with the family in an emergency situation. A pond of water frezing within seconds after sundown, while everyone is just watching without special protection. Fires starting randomly in some kind ofThe first chapter was really the worst SF experience I had in years. A chain of dump decisions, clumsyness and improbabilities lasting for 1 hour making it an exersice of patience. Playing cards with the family in an emergency situation. A pond of water frezing within seconds after sundown, while everyone is just watching without special protection. Fires starting randomly in some kind of jungle - just near the cold and icy landscape? All in a sugarsweet 'we are family' atmosphere. So nothing good? Yes, the icy environment and the animations are fine.… Expand
  28. 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+++.
  29. WildnOutAdvntr
    Apr 30, 2018
    5
    The series caught my attention long enough to finish the pilot. I'm still undecided whether or not I'll finish the series.
  30. bucc5062
    Apr 30, 2018
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having watched the original series as a kid, the movie as an adult, I was still open to the idea of revisiting this show, for the the movie didn't really have time to flesh out the characters or story line. What I also was willing to look past was a reliance on CGI for flash for that is just how it is today, and the very young ages of the children (and their related skills), because the actors really made the children be a strong component to the story line without dropping it into a kids show.

    All that given, I still had to rank this as a moderate to poor series of shows. The first few episodes were decent. The interaction of the family, dealing with crisis, and even Will's first encounter with Robot was enough to keep me engaged. While there were some "ya gotta be kidding me" moments (water does not freeze that way, how can it be raining and the water freezing at the same time, why the Robot understands people, but can only say 'Danger' and someones name). Where it started to go south was the introduction of Dr. Smith.

    Yes, the original show had a Dr Smith so I guess if you are going to re-boot you need to have that character in play, but where the original Dr. Smith was superficially conniving character with undertones of guilt for his actions and moments of doing good, this current reincarnation of Dr. Smith was confusing and as the shows continued, such a drag on the plot line that I started to skip scenes she was in and tried to just figure out her impact. It was not that she was a bad person, she was an evil person and that character made no sense for that level of evil cannot exist for very long. Her behavior was sociopathic with each decision to do harm getting progressively worse. The writers then make the Robinson's, supposedly very smart and aware people, completely unaware of Dr. Smith's manipulations.

    I even skipped one whole episode simply because it featured the bad Doctor and how she fixes Robot and gets control. I didn't care any more and frankly, Will ordering the Robot off the cliff was not even believable other than to set up Dr Smith's later act.. In one scene she some how figured out how to turn off a perimeter fence to allow a nasty creature into destroy a communication device. Why? No real reason other than to create chaos, but that no one asks the question, how did that happen, who may have done it...nope, the bad Doctor once again gets away with her bad actions.

    But okay, she seems to gain the upper hand against Maureen and the family. she secures her seat on the Jupiter by force, then loses the Robot, is now discovered by the family to be behind all that bad things that happened, and they do what? They lock her in a room...on the ship...Why?

    The actor played her role well in creating a monster and in the world of the Robinson's, there could be no room for such a human for at some point she once again can become a danger to the children and the families survival. I would have been very happy to see John, or Maureen "accidently" space Dr. Smith and let the show writers find a more fitting antagonist. They seemed to have no issue dumping Don West (who i thought was more Doctor like than the Doctor) and I think he would have been the better character to keep.

    I am certainly not waiting on the next episodes to come out, and when they do, if the character of Dr. Smith remains in the same vein, I won't continue to watch the show for that one character ruined it for me.    … Expand
  31. Eman0221
    Apr 30, 2018
    3
    Why does every attempt to resurrect this show end up being so... dour? The reason why the original 60s Lost In Space was even watchable and worth it because it was ludicrously over the top and campy. That was really its only charm. And that charm was real, even if it isn’t exactly “cool”. So why not try having an iteration that fully embraces that? Because this one like the equally bad 90sWhy does every attempt to resurrect this show end up being so... dour? The reason why the original 60s Lost In Space was even watchable and worth it because it was ludicrously over the top and campy. That was really its only charm. And that charm was real, even if it isn’t exactly “cool”. So why not try having an iteration that fully embraces that? Because this one like the equally bad 90s reboot took out all the fun and humor and made it all grimdark, serious, and angsty. And like the 90s version, that would've worked if the acting, pacing, characters, and etc were any good, but like the 90s one, it isn't. What's worse is that despite the dark and serious tone, its PG-rated and setup as family friendly, which means nothing truly dark, serious, or suspenseful really happens to the any of the characters as it doesn't take any risks to achieve any serious emotional drama and impact other than predictably putting people in danger on purpose by doing dumb things (especially the Hollywood typical annoying kids) for the most predictable, faux, suspense.

    Someone needs to tell these sci-fi film producers that it's okay to relax and be goofy sometimes. There’s a place for that as the Marvel films have shown. Lost In Space was a perfect spot where that could have happened - just have a bit of camp and silliness in it, make it done with a bit of a wink to the audience and you could mix in some more deep stuff. Ash Vs The Evil Dead and Deadpool gets that right.    … Expand
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 21grams
    Apr 29, 2018
    4
    Who the hell wrote this? Whole script is a massive cringe fest both on logical and scientific levels. The level of nonsense at times is over 9000. Everything feels so unnatural because characters ignore basic human logic at all times, because writer thought it's good idea to fill script with cheap and absurd twists that straight up hurt viewer intellect.
  35. JackytheRipper
    Apr 29, 2018
    4
    Not completely unwatchable, but not good either. A lot of plot holes and lazy, predictable writing ruin the story. The premise still has some potential, if adjustments are being made.
  36. 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
  37. odogrek
    Apr 28, 2018
    2
    Promising concept, great acting, and high production values are destroyed by horrendous writing. Gaping plot wholes fill every episode. The villain is protected by invulnerable plot armor such that her every whim is guaranteed; one just cringes and grimaces through the whole episode to find out what series of ridiculous coincidences she is gifted. Most of the drama relies on the writers'Promising concept, great acting, and high production values are destroyed by horrendous writing. Gaping plot wholes fill every episode. The villain is protected by invulnerable plot armor such that her every whim is guaranteed; one just cringes and grimaces through the whole episode to find out what series of ridiculous coincidences she is gifted. Most of the drama relies on the writers' crutch (no, wheelchair) of people keeping secrets, for no reason, that are vital knowledge for the others.… Expand
  38. RoboDaddy
    Apr 28, 2018
    6
    This was a missed opportunity for Netflix to make an adult-oriented SciFi series. The series is fine for kids, but has too many logical breakdowns and scientific non-sequiturs for my taste.

    Production quality and acting were fine, I thought, so hopefully they'll hire better writers for season 2.
  39. bebebeelzebub
    Apr 27, 2018
    0
    Parker Posey doing a bad Ally Sheey from Breakfast Club imitation is enough to make me want to punch my screen. Oh and of course we have to make one of the kids African American. Just like every other commercial on TV now, all blended families. Why not have one of every minority group in the family. Robot was pretty cool though. Don't waste your time unless you are a kid
  40. EludiumQ36
    Apr 26, 2018
    6
    First, and importantly, this is a complete reboot/rethinking of the 60s classic series. In fact, this is closer to the plot of "Swiss Family Robinson"; it has hardly anything to do with space - they're stranded on an icy, treacherous planet. The only thing that even ties this one to that one is the character names, they didn't even fit the classic title-music theme in at all. The RobinsonFirst, and importantly, this is a complete reboot/rethinking of the 60s classic series. In fact, this is closer to the plot of "Swiss Family Robinson"; it has hardly anything to do with space - they're stranded on an icy, treacherous planet. The only thing that even ties this one to that one is the character names, they didn't even fit the classic title-music theme in at all. The Robinson family is now based on a broken marriage with a black Judy (!) that's not even explained in the entire first season! Dr Smith is a woman vs the original's old man and is even a more vile character than before. As dark and "real" as this could've been, it has a very Disney feel to it. There's a bit too much cheerfulness/joviality especially from mother Robinson given the dire events and conditions they're in. John Robinson is played by Toby Stephens who must've been a less expensive version of John McGinley ("Scrubs", "Stan Against Evil") because he looks, sounds, and acts like him. In fact, the whole cast is mostly unattractive/homely c-level actors if known at all; even Miss Obscurity herself, Parker Posey, stars as fraudulently-assumed-name Dr Smith. As evil, manipulating, and conniving as her character is, it's just so transparently obvious she's written to be in the proverbial catbird's seat the entire run of the series. When she commits heinous acts, no one's around to witness and she never has attendant injuries. They've written her to be a psycho-pathological liar and it's very frustrating to see her succeed time after time, so that in itself is a plausibility problem, but plausibility is a problem throughout, for instance when the chariots are driven extremely fast, even raced, over treacherous landscapes and it's treated like they're traveling on safe roads. And when everyone knows how to operate everything all the time without a single reservation, especially considering the young ages of most of them. It's just not believable guys. And the alien robot who's so intimately tied to Will Robinson goes unnamed by anyone, not likely. It's like the writers and directors don't have a solid, cohesive vision for the characters and plot, it's all very uneven and generally disappointing, especially since it seems they thought enough to emphasize racial and gender diversity, politically correct, check. It's a shame the acting can't keep up with the great production values. The final scene of the season definitely teases where they'd go in season-two, but it's not at all a given they'll be awarded that.… Expand
  41. 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
  42. Tugme
    Apr 23, 2018
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My biggest problem with this show and other sci-fi shows is that they conveniently fit the story to suit their own facts. The space ship initially sinks into the ice (then freezes over like an ice cube), and we're told that it's registering -60 degrees outside. But conveniently their faces are not covered over and show no signs of frost, freezing or as would happen in reality, fall to bits. I've given this two episodes and when you sit watching something whilst thinking 'I'm really not sure about this...', Then it's time to switch off and watch something else.… Expand
  43. AthanasiosT
    Apr 23, 2018
    6
    Being a fan of the original, I expected a bit more from the 2018 version. It is too much teen oriented for me and lacks humor. Characters are well developed, CGI is good but Dr Smith is sometimes too dark. The robot has evolved very well from it's original concept. I have high hopes for season 2.
  44. ahendri
    Apr 23, 2018
    0
    you can watch the very first episode and realize what the premise of this show is. Oh something bad happened well lets fix it. Oh did I mention that 1 character is injured, Oh I forgot to tell you one character is trapped as well. Oh how bout this killer friendly robot, he helps the characters and the plot. All of those things are done in every episode. Writing this review has my attentionyou can watch the very first episode and realize what the premise of this show is. Oh something bad happened well lets fix it. Oh did I mention that 1 character is injured, Oh I forgot to tell you one character is trapped as well. Oh how bout this killer friendly robot, he helps the characters and the plot. All of those things are done in every episode. Writing this review has my attention more than the watching the show.… Expand
  45. kingsfull
    Apr 23, 2018
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For such a long wait...underwhelming. I guess they felt they had to retrofit each of the original characters (welcome to the politically correct 21st century), save for Penny and Will.
    Prof Robinson becomes Special Ops scapegoat of the family
    Maureen Robinson becomes an AstroPhysicist akin to Steven Hawking
    Judy becomes a black doctor - why not just go with an entire black family?
    Penny retains her playfulness
    Will is science boy
    Major Don West is turned into a campy smuggler (not unlike the weekly villain of the original series)
    Dr. Smith, now a woman, has no panache. That's what we liked about the original
    And the Robot - I just can't.
    The plot is sooo predictable for the series to be so serious. When it was campy, we loved the outrageous twists and rescues. In this new version, when they do have a "surprise" twist like Will's discovery for fuel or Special Ops rescue, the writing falls flat. Too convenient for the serious tone.
    The CGI was on point, although the escape of the Jupiter 2 in Ep 3 reminds me of the movie.
    I guess I was hoping for more, and will be if there is a season 2 the way they are chatting it up. I'll probably watch that too...just wish they'd take more than a few minutes writing each episode.    … Expand
  46. 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.
  47. Jarquanzela
    Apr 23, 2018
    2
    Ow. I felt physical pain while watching this. Besides the CGI and sets, everything in this show sucks. The acting is lame, the plot is predictable, the characters make stupid choices, etc. And the science makes 0 sense. At one point it's raining, but ice begins freezing? Just don't watch this.
  48. klmattocks
    Apr 23, 2018
    4
    Almost as bad as the remake of "The Shining", largely due to the lead actor chosen to play Will. He must be related to someone, because his acting skills are atrocious. Completely ruined the whole show for me, because I find him so hard to watch. Big disappointment for me, as I was so hopeful. With all the great child actors out there, find it hard to believe they chose this kid.Almost as bad as the remake of "The Shining", largely due to the lead actor chosen to play Will. He must be related to someone, because his acting skills are atrocious. Completely ruined the whole show for me, because I find him so hard to watch. Big disappointment for me, as I was so hopeful. With all the great child actors out there, find it hard to believe they chose this kid. Sorry, but find yourself a new career.… Expand
  49. Passingby777
    Apr 23, 2018
    2
    I could not believe how bad this is. Was really looking forward to it but was unable to finish the second episode.
    How the hell does the little crying woos have a telepathic connection to an alien robot that is willing to jump off a cliff for him??
    Also the first and only thing the stupid robot says is the catch line from the old serial?? And that when there was no freckling danger to    I could not believe how bad this is. Was really looking forward to it but was unable to finish the second episode.
    How the hell does the little crying woos have a telepathic connection to an alien robot that is willing to jump off a cliff for him??
    Also the first and only thing the stupid robot says is the catch line from the old serial?? And that when there was no freckling danger to him at all!
    And the line with "Tell the robot to..." and the child just repeats what he was just told. Seriously???
    And don't get me started on the rest of it.    … Expand
  50. Hotchix
    Apr 23, 2018
    2
    Even avid sci-fi fans will struggle with this lame remake. Lost in Space is a sandbox for great story telling and adventures but sadly this series is full of lame characters making really stupid decisions. For a family, no one talks to each other! Everyone continually make terrible survival decisions given they are in the wild and the plotlines are simply ridiculous. Too many strugglesEven avid sci-fi fans will struggle with this lame remake. Lost in Space is a sandbox for great story telling and adventures but sadly this series is full of lame characters making really stupid decisions. For a family, no one talks to each other! Everyone continually make terrible survival decisions given they are in the wild and the plotlines are simply ridiculous. Too many struggles that are overcome adding nothing to the overall story line. The saving grace is Dr Smith who is brilliantly cast and acted, and the CGI is excellent. However, these elements are not enough to save this series. Strongly suggest that series 2 is quite literally lost in space as this is a duff series and hard watch.… Expand
  51. 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.
  52. rudyfs2
    Apr 23, 2018
    5
    Besides lousy plot lines and scripts, I have issue with the characters. John Robinson is a wuss. Shown as a special ops, he cannot think for himself or do anything an expedition needs. HE need not be there at all. Parker Posey is a really bad actress. Her dialog is terrible as well.
    This show needs new writers as it has the potential to be much more.
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. chesaro
    Apr 22, 2018
    4
    Oh lord, why would you let this happened?, it should be a syfy-ish series, but it is a soup opera in space, maybe a teen series at best, i really didn't like it, and i didn't watch much of the old one, but i don't understand why the writers/directors/producers want to make everything so dramatic...

    Edit: Just finished watching the whole season, and oh was it bad, the family seems to be    Oh lord, why would you let this happened?, it should be a syfy-ish series, but it is a soup opera in space, maybe a teen series at best, i really didn't like it, and i didn't watch much of the old one, but i don't understand why the writers/directors/producers want to make everything so dramatic...

    Edit: Just finished watching the whole season, and oh was it bad, the family seems to be responsable for almost all the bad things that happen, so, they are worst than useless, i think the previous remake was better, on that there was at least some action.    … Expand
  56. wheelark
    Apr 22, 2018
    2
    The special effects, and basic plot gave such hope for a good view.. Sadly Mr. Director ruined with irrational soapy and mind numbingly incoherent progression. Yes leave it for the kids.
  57. bmairs
    Apr 22, 2018
    2
    If you are an old timer like me, DO NOT expect to watch an updated LIS with better SFX, but a whole different story altogether. If you have seen "The 100" you will recognize the basic story line, and location shots.
    For those of us who watched the original cast [Billy Mumy (Will), Angela Cartwright (Penny), Marta Kristen (Judy), June Lockhart (Maureen), Guy Williams (John), Mark    If you are an old timer like me, DO NOT expect to watch an updated LIS with better SFX, but a whole different story altogether. If you have seen "The 100" you will recognize the basic story line, and location shots.
    For those of us who watched the original cast [Billy Mumy (Will), Angela Cartwright (Penny), Marta Kristen (Judy), June Lockhart (Maureen), Guy Williams (John), Mark Goddard (Don West), and the fabulous Johnathan Harris (Dr. Zachary Smith)] in real time for three seasons, the only things familiar are the character names, and the title. Changing the origin, voice, purpose and look of the robot, changes the concept of a remake, to a new production that is so-so, and at best a feeble attempt at a remake of "The 100" with a cast of dozens rather than the original eight.
    Many thumbs down for lack of creativity by the writers, and directors.
    Many thumbs up for Molly Parker (House of Cards), Parker Posey (The Good Wife), and Toby Stephens (Black Sails) for trying to pull this disaster out of the wreckage.    … Expand
  58. james-cordoban
    Apr 22, 2018
    1
    there have been some really good remakes (e. g. Battlestar Galactica), this is not one of them.
    one point for not being racist or sexist.
  59. 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
  60. jamesmoviecriti
    Apr 21, 2018
    3
    The show had a few strong points but in the end, they were not enough to make up for multiple plot holes and obvious lapse in judgment by the cast. I was often left wondering what was this person thinking? Many decisions were made that were not only stupid but completely unrealistic for someone in that particular situation. I cant give specifics without giving any spoilers. However, I willThe show had a few strong points but in the end, they were not enough to make up for multiple plot holes and obvious lapse in judgment by the cast. I was often left wondering what was this person thinking? Many decisions were made that were not only stupid but completely unrealistic for someone in that particular situation. I cant give specifics without giving any spoilers. However, I will say that even though Dr Smith seemed to be the devil, I found myself rooting for her in the end because I hated all the other characters just a little more. Would recommend if you like tv shows that make you mad at the tv.… Expand
  61. grisha500
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    The best reboot I have seen. Family friendly, smart science fiction. Just incredible!
  62. 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.
  63. ozymandias79
    Apr 20, 2018
    5
    Definitely some issues that severely impact the show. I couldn't get past how the robot understands English and can pretty much only say "Danger Will Robinson", a cringey call back to the 1960s series. Mina Sundwall and Ignacio Serricchio are stand outs. Some of the other acting was sub-par. The villain was great and well developed. Overall, if you're >12 years old, this isn't a TV showDefinitely some issues that severely impact the show. I couldn't get past how the robot understands English and can pretty much only say "Danger Will Robinson", a cringey call back to the 1960s series. Mina Sundwall and Ignacio Serricchio are stand outs. Some of the other acting was sub-par. The villain was great and well developed. Overall, if you're >12 years old, this isn't a TV show you'll find interesting. Hope they address the issues for a second series.… Expand
  64. 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.
  65. 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!
  66. 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
  67. tdebug
    Apr 19, 2018
    2
    This series should be posted in kids section of Netflix. Generally the auditory is about 8-10 years old children or so. Not a bad movies, but wrongly presented by Netflix. If you are looking for another altered carbon, move along and don't waste your time.
  68. 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.
  69. 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
  70. terp
    Apr 19, 2018
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good serie, but the writers and Director seem to be lost, in episode 8 the little boy (kid) was tied by the evil woman, but in the start of Episode 9 he is free....nothing explains who freed the boy?
    I allways thought that the director and writer would have even little bit professional touch about their work but , seems that the serie was made for stupid people...or the Director and writer have just got a brainfart.    … Expand
  71. JDDallas1
    Apr 19, 2018
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Wow, it's like a Goldilocks planet!" and with that one statement this entire series gives you all the explanation they want to give -and think you need- to suspend reality for 10hours that WOW, THESE GUYS ARE ON ANOTHER PLANET ENTIRELY!!!! Yeah OK, Star Trek did a lot of the same BS ..but hey it was half a century ago & SPFX sucked (altho THEY did ALOT to change that) and they were truly on shoestring budget. Netflix has money to burn and THIS is being promo'd as one of their tentpole new series. I like the C21 (21st century) re-imagining (altho gotta admit never really watched original) and they do have a lot of cool sets..BUT for me still with so much time being spent outdoors I just can't wrap my head around the fact that they found -completely by accident- an almost perfect example of earth (gravity, air comp, single sun, earth-like vegetation, etc. etc.) and also once you found this perfect planet..WTF do you wanna leave?… Expand
  72. Marc1978
    Apr 19, 2018
    0
    This is so bad. The acting is bad, everything is so predictable. Really bad directing. Do not waste your time watching this cheesy TV Serie. They made so much advertising for this but the result is very poor.
  73. AntiQ
    Apr 19, 2018
    1
    Dr Smith absolutely ruins this series. The character is so cliché which becomes really annoying. Very unfortunate as the other characters were developed reasonably well. Don West is great.
  74. carcarcar
    Apr 18, 2018
    6
    The storyline pulls you in, but the main character family is very basic, they have token minority actors with a primarily white cast. The character of June is very annoying and the storyline could do without. Victor could have just been the antagonist of the group and the story would have been more believable. I think i will watch season two, but only if the writing gets better.
  75. 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
  76. Nobikai
    Apr 18, 2018
    1
    I knew I would love this show and sat down to watch as soon as it was released. Unfortunately it was so bad I could not get through the first episode even after repeated attempts. Terrible stupid fake characters and completely unbelievable plot points. Ugh. Major disappointment. Great CGI though . . .
  77. rduckjr
    Apr 18, 2018
    3
    This show should be called "Lost in Gilligan's Space" with Will being Gilligan. I started rooting for Dr. Smith.
  78. dorout
    Apr 18, 2018
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLDR: Had potential, but politics make it something other than lost in space.

    First of all, the Robinson family was all white, but above all, they worked together as a family. In this version, those facts are contradicted simply for garbage PC/SJW purposes.

    The father, John Robinson, is depicted as a bad person, but the mother, Maureen Robinson, is the fearsome righteous leader. Maureen Robinson is a scientist - she is not a do it all modern useless feminist that bosses everyone around despite her lack of knowledge in engineering and leadership. Conversely, if we want to briefly stick to their modern story, John Robinson has military experience and has the leadership-like attitude, but is constantly challenged by his wife who apparently is a walking encyclopedia that can do literally everything.

    Will Robinson is supposed to be a genius, but you don't get that at all. You get a touch of his potential throughout the movie, but he is supposed to posses great intelligence which greatly exceeds his entire family.

    As for the diversity token, Judy Robinson, like usual let's all hate the cis-white male because reasons that aren't true to the original story. The father was gone and now he's back, but she is too stubborn to show her care for her father.

    Let's carry on about forced diversity. Mr Smith isn't actually a man.... no. It's a woman. Another contraction to add to the fiery mess of a tv show.    … Expand
  79. 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!
  80. 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.
  81. ArminW
    Apr 18, 2018
    2
    Catastrophic. 2 For the SFX, which are good, everything else is just a train-wreck of bad writing, endless tropes, unlikeable characters and plot holes they flew the bloody spaceship into...
    The laws of physics do not apply, logic doesn't happen, and every single colonist was quite obviously selected for utter ineptitude, probably as a social experiment. If those idiots, all completely    Catastrophic. 2 For the SFX, which are good, everything else is just a train-wreck of bad writing, endless tropes, unlikeable characters and plot holes they flew the bloody spaceship into...
    The laws of physics do not apply, logic doesn't happen, and every single colonist was quite obviously selected for utter ineptitude, probably as a social experiment. If those idiots, all completely unable to cooperate, make sensible decisions, exchange vital info - or plain act even halfway non-suicidal - manage to survive on a foreign planet, then everybody can...    … Expand
  82. Showguiedreview
    Apr 17, 2018
    10
    The setting of the show its self is outstanding! The rising action in every episode is amazing as well. the producer should consider a season 2 and probably more. This is more than a show; this is art.
  83. Webber1220
    Apr 17, 2018
    2
    I saved this show to my list the moment I saw it but was disappointed from the first episode, to the last. The only thing that kept me watching was the hope that it would bring me some type of joy, it didn't. The acting, the writing, the solutions to troubling situations, were all bs. You literally have to be 12 years old to truly enjoy this show, because it's corny hollywood garbage.
  84. gothicm3rcy
    Apr 17, 2018
    3
    Giving the show a 10? ridiculous.... give the show a 0? equally ridiculous.... it lies somewhere in the middle.... but I dropped an extra point due to the CONSTANT unanswered impossible moments (the water rapidly freezing whilst the parents breathe heavy without hoods).... the lack of personality of the father and constant overbearing 'arent I awesome' by the bother. The red hairedGiving the show a 10? ridiculous.... give the show a 0? equally ridiculous.... it lies somewhere in the middle.... but I dropped an extra point due to the CONSTANT unanswered impossible moments (the water rapidly freezing whilst the parents breathe heavy without hoods).... the lack of personality of the father and constant overbearing 'arent I awesome' by the bother. The red haired daughter, the guy with the chicken.... and the robot are the best characters..... BY FAR. people saying the new dr smith is a woman need to watch more carefully..... dr smith is a man.... shes a criminal loser who stole his jacket. I actually liked that little twist. Befriending a robot alien responsible for the death of many and the crashing of the ship station.... not so much. Forgiveness is one thing... but a family friendly show basically saying murder is fine as long as you make up for it..... is wrong on every level.
    constant 'omg were going to die' and instantly knowing 15 minutes earlier exactly what will happen.... in 2018....simply isnt good writing. Its repetitive and eye rolling. Having a chat whilst on a timer to save someones life.... but saving them in the nick of time..... eye rolling.
    Peoplle are calling it a politically correct version.... yet when 2 of the leading women are complete aholes... they are wrong on every count. Like Fringe, it creates a good balance for all in that regard... thats one of its FEW positives... The others being production value, musical scores.... and the modern day darkness of the robot itself (without the 'lets forgive murder' part.
    Lost in Space COULD get better.... but it need MUCH better storytelling, less 'look at me Im great' and over obvious predictability.... plus less wooden acting from some of the cast..... to be a great show.    … Expand
  85. winzentween
    Apr 17, 2018
    6
    Hot trash and dumber than dumb with great potential in season 2...as long as they fire the writers...who suck.

    The actors and cast do an adequate job. The cgi is excellent overall. The direction is strong and the music is good though the soundtrack is often misplaced. The premise is strong as is the family dynamic but again its all so procedual as the writing is bland and boring and    Hot trash and dumber than dumb with great potential in season 2...as long as they fire the writers...who suck.

    The actors and cast do an adequate job. The cgi is excellent overall. The direction is strong and the music is good though the soundtrack is often misplaced. The premise is strong as is the family dynamic but again its all so procedual as the writing is bland and boring and cliche and dumb.

    Often you'll have the smart characters telling you how smart they are just incase you didnt know. We frequently shouted and rolled our eyes as our brains hurt on every episode after the first one (which is ok). Almost every scene damages itself inexplicably.

    It's worth a watch if you like sci-fi. But leave your brain behind and get lost in dumb.    … Expand
  86. Voodoo123
    Apr 17, 2018
    7
    Impressive and beautiful high budget fun. If you like sci-fi and don't mind the whiff of cheddar then Lost in space is a definite recommend! I love the cast and characters, and the writing is okay. Looks really impressive in 4k HDR and does a fair job of being more like TNG than something more throwaway.
  87. CosmicString
    Apr 17, 2018
    7
    Accurate science is seldom exciting and spectacular enough to base a weekly adventure TV show upon. Lost in Space generally attracts generations of viewers interested in advanced science and engineering. So let's forgive the show for an occasional misconception in the service of an epic adventure.

    Every Science Fiction series and film has major flaws relative to science and physics.    Accurate science is seldom exciting and spectacular enough to base a weekly adventure TV show upon. Lost in Space generally attracts generations of viewers interested in advanced science and engineering. So let's forgive the show for an occasional misconception in the service of an epic adventure.

    Every Science Fiction series and film has major flaws relative to science and physics.

    Barring a very unlikely demolition of Einstein's theory by revolutionary discoveries in quantum physics, warp drive and jumping to light speed can't exist. Physicists of today understand the space-time continuum rather well, and there is a very good reason to think that no object can move faster than the speed of light.

    Earth is constantly bombarded by particles from space. These particles, called cosmic rays, hit our atmosphere and produce the gamma-ray light high above the Earth. The atmosphere blocks harmful cosmic rays and other high-energy radiation from reaching us on the Earth's surface.

    Unfortunately, as spaceship velocities approach the speed of light, interstellar hydrogen H, although only present at a density of approximately 1.8 atoms/cm3, turns into intense radiation that would quickly kill passengers and destroy electronic instrumentation. In addition, the energy loss of ionizing radiation passing through the ship's hull represents an increasing heat load that necessitates large expenditures of energy to cool the ship. A magnetic shield can protect against particles coming from the solar wind, while other kinds of harmful particles, such as high energy gamma rays and X-rays, wouldn't be affected.

    In Star Trek communication signals that can travel as fast as the fastest starship. This is just a convenient notion to get messages to Star Fleet and back by the end of a TV show, with no realistic physics behind it.

    Light sabers are a genius idea: portable, lightweight, activated with the flick of a switch and oozing cool (at least if you’re a Star Wars fan). To create the saber’s shining blade of light, laser technology seems the obvious choice. Laser produces a highly directional light beam which can be used for everything from etching metal surfaces to eye surgery, so why not battling the dark side? Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as it looks.

    Probably the most fundamental issue is that a light saber’s blade needs to stop short after a couple of feet. But a laser beam, just like any kind of light, never just ‘stops’, unless something in its way absorbs or reflects the energy.

    What’s more, clashing light saber blades would be impossible – the beams would just pass straight through each other and make for a very boring duel.

    So, the bottom line is: Lost in Space is an entertaining combination of real science, imaginary science gathered from lots of earlier stories, and stuff the writers make up week-by-week to give each new episode novelty. The real science is an effort to be faithful to humanity's greatest achievements, and the fanciful science is the playing field for a game that expands the mind as it entertains.    … Expand
  88. Almostpilot
    Apr 17, 2018
    10
    The new series is really very good. They managed to take the essence of the original series and updated to our current time.
  89. DavidWFrancis
    Apr 17, 2018
    10
    I loved this show. First rate production, excellent cast, great story and amazing special effects, I'm hopeful there will be a season 2 and after watching the final episode, I do believe there will be a sequel.
  90. Whatevenisthis
    Apr 17, 2018
    2
    I really wanted to like this show but I am sick and tired of production companies turning every one of my beloved childhood sci-fi shows into politically correct SJW rubbish. Do we really need a stubborn black woman in every single show now constantly demeaning and attempting to assert her dominance over the white male? It makes me cringe. Where did she come from anyway, the parents areI really wanted to like this show but I am sick and tired of production companies turning every one of my beloved childhood sci-fi shows into politically correct SJW rubbish. Do we really need a stubborn black woman in every single show now constantly demeaning and attempting to assert her dominance over the white male? It makes me cringe. Where did she come from anyway, the parents are white? Guess we need to shoehorn diversity in there any way we can.

    Also what in the hell is with every single show destroying the nuclear family and splitting the parents up unnecessarily? It's so damn boring and incredibly lazy script writing just to throw in a bit of tension in there.

    Regardless. The main failing is the script:

    - Awkward and unrealistic conversations,
    - The humour in many places is just not funny and incredibly jarring especially from the white daughter,
    - Show is predictable at almost every step,
    - Annoying, bratty children who know nothing and make illogical decisions causing huge problems for everyone yet somehow by the end of the episode they're the finder of the solution and are hailed as heros,
    - Logic never prevails in any situation. I thought these people were supposed to be the best of the best that humanity could offer? All I see is emotional illogical nothings who are doomed for extinction.

    Good riddance.

    2 points just for the CGI.    … Expand
  91. Stephzd
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    What an amazing reboot. This was an inventive twist on a great show. I can’t wait for season two. I even joined this metacritic site just so I could vote and encourage Netflix to keep it going.
  92. purrfectstorm
    Apr 16, 2018
    8
    I'm a published author and a huge film buff and I really don't get the hate for this series. I wanted to have a little more backstory and the pacing was slow in spots, but overall it was a great series. Unlike some others, I didn't have a problem with the acting and I liked Posey as Dr. Smith. I also didn't find the kids annoying, except for maybe Penny a little; she was definitely theI'm a published author and a huge film buff and I really don't get the hate for this series. I wanted to have a little more backstory and the pacing was slow in spots, but overall it was a great series. Unlike some others, I didn't have a problem with the acting and I liked Posey as Dr. Smith. I also didn't find the kids annoying, except for maybe Penny a little; she was definitely the weakest in terms of character development and in terms of useful skills. My biggest problem with the series was a few of the situations which make no sense. Either the situations are implausible or the characters make choices that are hard to believe intelligent people would make. There are a solid 3-4 of these at least and they all really break immersion. The show is pretty enjoyable otherwise. I'm really disappointed that other reviewers have criticized the diversity of the cast or the presence of strong women. These are great qualities for a film to have. The family is believable (many real families are blended, have half or step siblings) and I disagree that the men are weak. Not every man prefers a weak woman. The parents in the show are both strong and that really gives their marriage a partnership feel.… Expand
  93. Cognitive
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    The kids loved it. So much fun and action. Of course, updated for a contemporary audience. Jaded types that can't embrace innocence, self sacrifice and family will be disappointed that there isn't more death and blood but so far - people love this series. There's more than enough to keep adults interested but the story takes a couple episodes to get psychologically interesting. I can'tThe kids loved it. So much fun and action. Of course, updated for a contemporary audience. Jaded types that can't embrace innocence, self sacrifice and family will be disappointed that there isn't more death and blood but so far - people love this series. There's more than enough to keep adults interested but the story takes a couple episodes to get psychologically interesting. I can't pull my kids away from it and it's actually OK that they watch it. Netflix has a habit of remaking kid's shows and comic book characters in ways that are unwatchable for children. I watched the original series but I was 5 or 6 years old. Can't kids have something good to watch these days?… Expand
  94. demongo
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The original LIS was one of my favorite shows for years, both in its original run and reruns. It was melodramatic, and later got silly and campy; but the first season was an exciting Sci-Fi adventure show.

    Many of the comments and critics panning the show speak to its lucky coincidences, inaccurate science, "dumb" character motivations and actions etc.

    But the fact is that these characteristics were part of the original show as well--particularly the lucky coincidences. There's definitely room for improvement with respect to plot and character; but frankly they captured many of the elements that made the original series captivating to me as a child. I enjoyed the developing relationships among the characters, and I thought the family dynamic was well represented and believable. Yes, the science was wrong in many cases (e.g., when trapped in the tar, it would be physically impossible to lift that hatch--in the same way you can't open a car door in a submerged vehicle; the outside pressure would never allow it), and supposed scientific geniuses sometimes aren't very smart (e.g. Dr. Maureen can't figure out how to tell if someone pretending to be a physicist Ph.D is lying; why not ask about Maxwell's equations, or thesis work?), but the action was plentiful and enough new questions and surprises kept coming up to keep it all entertaining.

    Maybe that does suggest it's really only suitable for young children; but I found it nostalgic in a way that made me want to stick with it. I'm looking forward to a season 2...hopefully!    … Expand
  95. psychomuse
    Apr 16, 2018
    8
    Aside from the overwrought, hyperbolic and incessant music (reminiscent of the terrible Star Trek movie soundtracks of the 80's), it's a dark but harmless remake of the campy original. At its worst, Lost is a weak, cliché of script and uninspired plot-twists, but it's generally saved by good, fun stories and fantastic, ILM-worthy effects and scenery.
  96. lambor
    Apr 16, 2018
    6
    I enjoyed the first 6 episodes but by the end wanted to punch Will Robinson. Those last few episodes were bad, other than the dad and the guy with the chicken, I honestly didn't care about them by the end.
    Netflix get to the point in future, adding in additional things going wrong to pad the story out doesn't work if they are so infuriatingly dumb that you give up caring about the characters.
  97. jess613
    Apr 16, 2018
    7
    I am a huge fan of the original LOS. Firstly, I must say that I am disappointed that there are only 10 episodes after having waited for so long for a remake.
    -THE ROBOT- for all real fans of the show the Robot was the favourite non human character and was an essential part of the story. Even the cheap looking robot shell looked amazing growing up and the voice is iconic. To change this so    I am a huge fan of the original LOS. Firstly, I must say that I am disappointed that there are only 10 episodes after having waited for so long for a remake.
    -THE ROBOT- for all real fans of the show the Robot was the favourite non human character and was an essential part of the story. Even the cheap looking robot shell looked amazing growing up and the voice is iconic. To change this so much is a let-down. Yes the new Robot looks great, but it is not THE ROBOT.
    Dr. Smith - new actor/actress needed - there is non of the humour or even villain-like character of the original Dr. Smith.
    Space scenes needed for some of the episodes. They are not always on a Canadian looking planet.
    The ending music is great - using part of the original theme - just hyped up a little.
    There must be a second season, but what made the original LOS so awesome was not the paper cutouts, it was the spirit and the acting and the fun that the actors clearly had in making it..    … Expand
  98. smirkypants
    Apr 16, 2018
    5
    Not horrible. Not good. The overall plotline is a bit on the predictable side and the characters are a bit too cliché, and not in a fun way. If you're super bored, it's nominally entertaining.
  99. Hank212
    Apr 16, 2018
    5
    Underwhelmed, was hoping for so much more. It has potential, but the writers don't seem to know what direction they want to go. Some of the characters are horribly written. First thing I've seen Parker Posey in, that I want to fast forward every time she's on screen!
  100. skemp001
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    The show has an interesting concept, the flash backs were a little distracting but necessary. The potential for this is greater than the movie ever had and the dynamics of the character interaction potential is far greater than the original series (without every alien creature automatically knowing how to speak English). From possible contingent machines (aka: transformers without theThe show has an interesting concept, the flash backs were a little distracting but necessary. The potential for this is greater than the movie ever had and the dynamics of the character interaction potential is far greater than the original series (without every alien creature automatically knowing how to speak English). From possible contingent machines (aka: transformers without the campy cartoon) to alien biological lifeforms (not just green men), the show has a potential for expanding both the entertainment value and the unwitting learning of science. Looking forward to season two… Expand
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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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