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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  2. Mixed: 59 out of 345
  3. Negative: 102 out of 345
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  1. 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.
  2. chrisd1111
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    I enjoyed this show greatly. An exiting family friendly coming of age story. A story about a family coming together even when the worst is happening. Very positive family message.
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    I want to address some of the negative reviews regarding "pc" and "leftist ideology." As a conservative I didn't find an ounce of politics in the show - and zero political correctness. One review    I enjoyed this show greatly. An exiting family friendly coming of age story. A story about a family coming together even when the worst is happening. Very positive family message.
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    I want to address some of the negative reviews regarding "pc" and "leftist ideology." As a conservative I didn't find an ounce of politics in the show - and zero political correctness. One review said that the men are portrayed as weak - yet the opposite is true. The father is a military veteran and is the strongest character. He fights to protect his family and is willing to sacrifice himself to save them. We all know how the pc crowd believes masculinity is toxic. Especially white masculine men. This is not the case in this show. The father is portrayed positively. They even shown how the fathers role in the family is important.

    Another topic coming up in the negative reviews is the wife "emasculating the husband." This is ridiculous. They have disagreements like all couples. If you watch the show long enough you'll see why they are arguing. Eventually they resolve their differences, rekindle their love.

    My advice is to ignore the negative reviews written by those sensitive alt-right snowflakes, butthurt because the show has SOME minorities and SOME women in charge. The world is a diverse place and some people need to get over it.    … Expand
  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. 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.
  5. Zandor009
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lost In Space: The best series of all time
    There is nothing like this series.
    Exelente in all. The filmography was fantastic. Fantastic visual effects too.
    The Robot, is it CGI or did they use special effects and is anyone inside it? He was perfect.
    I hope it has many seasons, just like the Dr. Who series.
    If it's up to me it will.
    Ideas are not lacking, may use some things from the old stories of the old series. It would be very interesting to use some aspects.    … Expand
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. Owbowagowy
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    As a big fan of the original series I was hoping that the reboot would hold up. I was not disappointed. This 2018 series could not look like the original late 60's series. If the story is going to work then it has to feel new and updated, and at the same time stay with the core story as the original.
    One thing is very apparent. It looks and feels like a motion picture. The    As a big fan of the original series I was hoping that the reboot would hold up. I was not disappointed. This 2018 series could not look like the original late 60's series. If the story is going to work then it has to feel new and updated, and at the same time stay with the core story as the original.
    One thing is very apparent. It looks and feels like a motion picture. The cinematography and score are fantastic! in this era of large wide screen television sets that are High Definition you couldn't ask for more in sight and sound. We are not just talking about 1080 here, but 4K!
    I hope we get many stories and seasons than the original series. I'm hooked.    … Expand
  9. scifigal69
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    Perfect show to watch as a family!! It feels kinda like the tone of Jurassic Park crossed with The Martian. Parker Posey is weird and hilarious and perfect as Dr. Smith. It's inspiring to see the kid characters being so brave and strong. The music and effects are AMAZING. Feels like a 10 hour movie. Love love loved it, can't wait to watch it through again!
  10. Rakshan
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    Any time a show has me wanting to see the next season is a good show watched Lost in Space in 1965 and upon watching this one I found myself wanting to throw Dr. Smith out the airlock just like the original. Special effects are excellent. Did have problem with it supposedly getting so cold so fast that it froze the water but not the people exposed to the open air.
  11. Cramnation
    Apr 14, 2018
    10
    Fun, engaging, and exciting. Great spin on a classic concept, with familiar components interacting with new takes. Solid acting, wondrous effects, and a great soundtrack. Family shows apparently are given the side-eye now, but don't be fooled. Well worth the watch!
  12. HappyWanderer
    Apr 14, 2018
    10
    All I can say is WOW! I am a hard one to win over. I'm 56 years old. Lost in Space was my escape in the mid-late 60's. Saw the original show's episodes over and over and over again. First season was always my fave and I had wished it had remained more like season one, but I didn't lose any love over it. The way they bring the personalities and essences of the characters, the technology,All I can say is WOW! I am a hard one to win over. I'm 56 years old. Lost in Space was my escape in the mid-late 60's. Saw the original show's episodes over and over and over again. First season was always my fave and I had wished it had remained more like season one, but I didn't lose any love over it. The way they bring the personalities and essences of the characters, the technology, and the story of the original to today's audience's expectations of that tech AND special effects, is just wonderful. Judy and Maureen have been treated awesomely, empowered. The back stories of the characters add so much depth. The combination of adventure and excitement, emotion and humor make a nice balance in the story telling. I got excited, laughed, and even cried! They are treated this so carefully and so well, it's great story telling. I'm already hoping for a season 2.… Expand
  13. FirstDawn
    Apr 14, 2018
    10
    I am not sure what the other reviews are talking about. This is a pretty fun and neat reboot of the series. Does not have the awful cheese as the movie from way back when.

    Great visual effects,good plot, family friendly. Worth watching and I hope we have a second season.
  14. DrProfessor
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    I loved this show, the characters are really good, VFX are amazing, and the sounds and score to this show is amazing. Really good job!
  15. metapunk
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    No sense of urgency. When seconds count everyone seems to have minutes to stop and chat. Otherwise a good show.
  16. bernTOAST
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    This is a good show with a good premises and if you've seen any of the past lost in space this is a great reboot. I find myself binge watching. Yall need to learn to enjoy cinema.... Everyone loves to hate now adays and it is def misplaced at this show. Highly recommended
  17. RT221
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    I went into this show with a little trepidation and was pleasantly surprised with it. Some of the major roles have been radically altered (Mareen is now the top scientist of the group, John is a military man, etc.) but the essence of family comes through nicely as the shows moves along. What they did with the Robot is likely people will either love or hate. Personally I loved it. There isI went into this show with a little trepidation and was pleasantly surprised with it. Some of the major roles have been radically altered (Mareen is now the top scientist of the group, John is a military man, etc.) but the essence of family comes through nicely as the shows moves along. What they did with the Robot is likely people will either love or hate. Personally I loved it. There is a nice blend of humor and drama, and they even managed to return "Dr. Smith" to something closer to the character's original portrayal. All in all, I enjoyed it very much.… Expand
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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!
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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!
  30. 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.
  31. grisha500
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    The best reboot I have seen. Family friendly, smart science fiction. Just incredible!
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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.
  35. 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+++.
  36. 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
  37. MEGADUDE
    Apr 14, 2018
    9
    Great sci-fi family fare. Not so much gore and guts... visually stunning. West is our poe dameron roguelike character. Smith is palpatine's evil twin sister manipulating the entire situation constantly and will is naive little Anny. very well written and fun a joy to watch.
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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.
  43. Ymcclellan00000
    Jun 6, 2018
    9
    Great show! Less Dr. Smith in show, doesn’t add to the story ! Great CGI!
  44. 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.
  45. DamnedThing
    Apr 15, 2018
    8
    I don't remember there being as many people in the original, which is a good thing - every episode of that seemed to involve the manipulative Dr Smith trying to mess things up for the Robinsons and the day being saved by Will Robinson and his robot. Charming and camp are my memories of it.

    In this update, the Robinsons are part of a colony ship on their way to a new solar system because    I don't remember there being as many people in the original, which is a good thing - every episode of that seemed to involve the manipulative Dr Smith trying to mess things up for the Robinsons and the day being saved by Will Robinson and his robot. Charming and camp are my memories of it.

    In this update, the Robinsons are part of a colony ship on their way to a new solar system because Earth is in a bad way. Stuff happens and they crash on a plant. More stuff happens and they're rescued. Stuff keeps happening and they bump into more survivors. Stuff happens to them too, and because there's more of them the stuff that happens just escalates to another level. That there are more survivors gives the show a chance to breathe and expand the story out from each episode having to neatly tie things up every week. There are flashback sequences that fill in character backgrounds and lay seeds that will be developed in further seasons, it's not all as straight-forward as it seems.

    There are enough ideas and things happening to propel things without too much sagging, which is a problem with a lot of series which have a story spread over 10 episodes. The mid-season malaise doesn't seem as deep with LiS and things build towards a season finale that has me wanting more.    … Expand
  46. 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.
  47. guttysharkstank
    Apr 15, 2018
    8
    i think people who liked the atrocious movie version of LIS will hate this new series. as a super fan of the original, i can appreciate what the new series was going for. the “danger danger” aspect people seem to criticize is no different than the original episodes. classically stringing one seemingly perilous disaster after another, if not at the same time. that IS what LIS has alwaysi think people who liked the atrocious movie version of LIS will hate this new series. as a super fan of the original, i can appreciate what the new series was going for. the “danger danger” aspect people seem to criticize is no different than the original episodes. classically stringing one seemingly perilous disaster after another, if not at the same time. that IS what LIS has always been. so i find it funny when people are complaining about that aspect. is it a show for 12 year old boys...? sure! but so what. it’s doesn’t have to be more than that to be fun. i like where it’s headed and can’t wait for Season 2.
    (btw, anyone remember that show “Party of 5” that no one watched or even knew about until it’s 5th season? revisionist history aside, some shows need an incubation period.;)    … Expand
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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)
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. Octomort
    Apr 13, 2018
    7
    this is definitely not for the 18 to 49 demo. but 10 to 16 demo who still watch with mum and dad. With that in mind, it is not a bad show. My personal entertainment satisfaction is 1, but for a parent child audience 7
  55. 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
  56. Dubeau
    Apr 15, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's hard to rate a show that is half made around children or young adults. Because you know that the acting might not be mature enough. And it's a bit of the case here...The story is kind of straightforward, I mean we all know the basic premise. That said the Doctor Smith is a hit and miss. Very good in the end, really ordinary before that...The actions is somewhat non existent. There are little bits here and there but maybe not enough. I like the tension with the other Jupiter crews. I like the relationships problems in the Robinson couple. I think there was a real tension problem with the main villain, maybe because she was not the real thing. The robot side was really new and I think it should have been more exploited. Way before the last episode...Sadly they missed on that opportunity. Yes, it's a story more related to survival, but the tension was sap away from the fact that you knew the Robinson would always survived anything. That said the role of Don West was absolutely delicious. And Angela wasn't that bad...I think the role of the robot wasn't deep enough. It's lack of proper communication was daunting and made the story difficult to belief. I give the series a 72%. It's a fair beginning worth watching. Hopefully it will get better.… Expand
  57. hitzestau
    Apr 15, 2018
    7
    It was the excellent production design that won me over... the ship, the vehicles, the uniforms all look really good. The robot is extremly good looking as well. In terms of storytelling and character development, there is still room for improvement. I binged the first 8 episodes within 2 days, the rest follows today...
  58. benubeda
    Apr 15, 2018
    7
    Sometimes Sci-Fi doesn't have to hit the heights of television to be a good watch. Sometimes I'm looking for something well-crafted dark, and gritty - and I'll go straight to The Expanse. But other times, I want something engaging and fun that doesn't require too much from me. There are certainly flaws with this show, not least that the Robinson children seem to single handedly cause halfSometimes Sci-Fi doesn't have to hit the heights of television to be a good watch. Sometimes I'm looking for something well-crafted dark, and gritty - and I'll go straight to The Expanse. But other times, I want something engaging and fun that doesn't require too much from me. There are certainly flaws with this show, not least that the Robinson children seem to single handedly cause half the problems/deaths in the back half of the season, but everyone's okay with that because they're the show's central characters. But it's easy to forget weaknesses in characters when you've got such a fun show to watch. Molly Parker does a grand job playing the show's lead, and the production team have done an excellent ob creating an immersive environment. There's also an excellent score to back all this up. Lost in Space is not televisual gold. But it's good enough to be a fun watch.… Expand
  59. iowndvc
    Apr 15, 2018
    7
    There is a lot to like, and a lot to not like in the reboot of a favorite series from childhood. Things to like: CGI is impressive, most of the casting was good. I liked the Billy Mummy cameo. There are things not to like...the fun campiness is gone. I think the role of Dr. Smith with Parker Posey was miscast. The robot storyline, where you finally kind of warm up to this newThere is a lot to like, and a lot to not like in the reboot of a favorite series from childhood. Things to like: CGI is impressive, most of the casting was good. I liked the Billy Mummy cameo. There are things not to like...the fun campiness is gone. I think the role of Dr. Smith with Parker Posey was miscast. The robot storyline, where you finally kind of warm up to this new interpretation, is OK overall. The constant switching of good robot, bad robot was annoying, even though it happened somewhat in the original series. I'm not sure I like where the storyline is going at the end of episode 10...reminds me of Star Trek Voyager...and their robot is currently MIA. Surely they'll have to find a friendly civilization or a pod of friendly robots to help them. In the original Dr. Smith was odd, campy, and self-serving but at least he wasn't inherently insane or evil like the current Parker Posey character.… Expand
  60. blackbolt911
    Apr 15, 2018
    7
    not sure why there is so much hate. great special effects and the story is changed enough so it isn't derivative of the original. alien angle is also interesting enough to lead to season 2.
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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!
  64. 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
  65. 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.
  66. 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.
  67. Kordun
    Apr 14, 2018
    6
    Yawning!!! These kids are ruining the whole series. The seriousness of the situation of being stranded on an alien planet is completely destroyed. A teenager is always crying or defiant.

    A lake never freezes from the bottom up what a nonsense. O18 cores are heavier than O16, so a lake freezes from top to bottom. Even the super-cooled water effect isn´t realistic. For me as a geologist    Yawning!!! These kids are ruining the whole series. The seriousness of the situation of being stranded on an alien planet is completely destroyed. A teenager is always crying or defiant.

    A lake never freezes from the bottom up what a nonsense. O18 cores are heavier than O16, so a lake freezes from top to bottom. Even the super-cooled water effect isn´t realistic. For me as a geologist and geograph tectonic folds are a bad joke, because foreign worlds can also be represented differently.
    I hope that the series will soon become more interesting, because at the moment the most interesting performer is the synthetic robot.    … Expand
  68. masterx1234
    Apr 13, 2018
    6
    This show is a real mixed bag for me, The visuals are superb and the feel of being on another planet is there and it works great however the one thing that brings the score down is the acting, Wow is it bad, Its as if Netflix just took some average people off the street handed them a script with a week practice and told them to go act. All the actors dont act like they are even trying toThis show is a real mixed bag for me, The visuals are superb and the feel of being on another planet is there and it works great however the one thing that brings the score down is the acting, Wow is it bad, Its as if Netflix just took some average people off the street handed them a script with a week practice and told them to go act. All the actors dont act like they are even trying to convey any emotions at all and look very stale in what they are trying to say or show. The shows pace is slow and somewhat boring, I know its a series and it needs to pace out the story over different episodes but a lot of the time the camera is just panning over the horizon or looking at something insignificant to the story. I dont mind seeing some of the planets landscape from time to time to show me a distant upcoming storm but the shows pace is just too slow to hold most peoples attention. The best thing the show has so far going for it is the really badass robot, which ill admit is the best actor on the show even though it doesnt speak (well except when it says "danger will robertson). Overall I guess its good for big scifi fans only. I myself kind of enjoyed it but like I said the awkward acting made it hard to watch.… Expand
  69. OllyNorton
    Apr 15, 2018
    6
    Set design, effects, and general tone of this series are quite impressive, and ultimately it isn't a bad way to spend a cold weekend in. That said there are many things that stop this from being a truly enjoyable watch. The children at times are engaging, but all too often slip into twee caricatures. Let's skip to the ultimate thing that lets this show down, it's the villain. I recentlySet design, effects, and general tone of this series are quite impressive, and ultimately it isn't a bad way to spend a cold weekend in. That said there are many things that stop this from being a truly enjoyable watch. The children at times are engaging, but all too often slip into twee caricatures. Let's skip to the ultimate thing that lets this show down, it's the villain. I recently watched Lemony Snicket, and was delighted with NPHs portrayal of Count Olaf. In lost in space the lack of ability to see Dr Smith as a villain is on the same levels of Count Olaf, but where as in that series it's a wink to the audience and plays on how ridiculous it is that people can't seem to see he's a villain, in this we're meant to believe everyone is brain dead in some capacity. Unfortunately all to often you will be groaning at how oblivious the rest of the crew seem to be to even the basic levels of sense. It's ultimately what tears the series down from an well produced enjoyable sci-fi romp to a fairly average and in some places poor series. Some say the acting is bad but I'm not sure that is really the case, however it's very hard to believe in their portrayals, because it's hard to believe anyone in real life would be this stupid.… Expand
  70. 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
  71. GunnerMcDagget
    Apr 15, 2018
    6
    This series is good but it fails when it tries to hold close to its source material.

    The show is full of interest and has a lot of potential but it focuses on tired tropes and uninteresting characters rather than building a story of its own. This ruins a potentially great series. This is heavily reinforced with filler. Massive amounts of filler. Cut the show down to two 2 hour long    This series is good but it fails when it tries to hold close to its source material.

    The show is full of interest and has a lot of potential but it focuses on tired tropes and uninteresting characters rather than building a story of its own. This ruins a potentially great series.

    This is heavily reinforced with filler. Massive amounts of filler. Cut the show down to two 2 hour long episodes and it would be good. Unfortunately the interesting moments are fleeting, the morality is confusing, every Scifi trope is repeatedly pushed in your face.

    It had potential but it never lived up to its own hype. Cut it down to 2 hours and remove every link it has to Lost in Space and this could be a fun and interesting Scifi. Unfortunately this one is a bit of a boring flop.    … Expand
  72. 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.
  73. fussbucket
    Apr 15, 2018
    6
    So much crying and then flashbacks of crying. Why does the director/editor need us to see them crying so often? Some odd dialog choices as well. I get there is family tension, but show us that, don't use weird dialog to tell us that. "She'll be ok. She's always ok. Annoying." "Do they [my kids] miss me?" "..... I don't know." The robot saying "Danger Will Robinson" is also out of nowhereSo much crying and then flashbacks of crying. Why does the director/editor need us to see them crying so often? Some odd dialog choices as well. I get there is family tension, but show us that, don't use weird dialog to tell us that. "She'll be ok. She's always ok. Annoying." "Do they [my kids] miss me?" "..... I don't know." The robot saying "Danger Will Robinson" is also out of nowhere as nothing about it's language capabilities had been established at that point. The show is watchable and the visuals are nice.… Expand
  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. 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.
  76. 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 ( - ).
  77. AWESOM-0
    Jan 1, 2020
    6
    It’s entertaining, you have to suspend your disbelief for large parts of it, but overall enjoyable.
  78. 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.
  79. 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
  80. 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.
  81. dell221
    Apr 15, 2018
    5
    I really wanted to like this show I came into this without seeing the movie so I had nothing to compare it with. after researching the movies cast and noticing there wasn't a black family member but there was for this tv show strike one. the little boy Will was just terrible I wanted to beat his ass the whole show. I hated how they did flashbacks and not stating where and what time theyI really wanted to like this show I came into this without seeing the movie so I had nothing to compare it with. after researching the movies cast and noticing there wasn't a black family member but there was for this tv show strike one. the little boy Will was just terrible I wanted to beat his ass the whole show. I hated how they did flashbacks and not stating where and what time they flashed back to. next time flashbacks and show date so we know whats going on. all in all this show was just meh. some good moments and some low ones mostly low.… Expand
  82. 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.
  83. 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.
  84. 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
  85. 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!
  86. 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.
  87. 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.
  88. 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
  89. 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.
  90. ruizmigang
    Apr 14, 2018
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ONLY GOOD FOR KIDS 8 TO 12 YEARS OLD.
    THE NARRATION DOESN'T FLOW SMOOTHLY AS IT KEEPS ON SIDESTEPPING CRUCIAL DETAILS.
    THE TWO LEFT TO DIE BY DR SMITH BRUSH IT ASIDE AS THOUGH IT HAD NOT HAPPENED.
    THE DESTRUCTION OF THE ROBOT BY THE KID (WHO IS HE TO MAKE THAT DECISION?) IS NOT THEN DISCUSSED BY ALL. AND THE KID IS NEVER GROUNDED FOR GOD'S SAKE
    IT'S VERY PATCHY FROM A SCI-FI FAN POINT OF VIEW AS IT ALWAYS SKIPS THE DETAILS.
    WHILE THE EMOTIONAL SIDE ALSO HAS LOTS OF HOLES.
    IT COULD HAVE SHOWN THE PERSPECTIVE OF A FAMILY, THE WHOLE FAMILY, NOT JUST CENTER WAY TOO MUCH ON THE 11 YEAR OLD'S PERSPECTIVE.    … Expand
  91. GabrielCoutinho
    Apr 15, 2018
    4
    Série sacal. O começo prende a atenção por ser fã de uma boa ficção ou falta de opção, a atuação razoável e os efeitos bons logo dão lugar a uma massante enxurrada de enredos mal conectados, dramas pessoais motivados por escolhas pífias que não cativam e um vilão dos piores que a Netflix já ofereceu.
    Dr Smith é um personagem egocêntrico medroso e calculista na sua essência. Das boas    Série sacal. O começo prende a atenção por ser fã de uma boa ficção ou falta de opção, a atuação razoável e os efeitos bons logo dão lugar a uma massante enxurrada de enredos mal conectados, dramas pessoais motivados por escolhas pífias que não cativam e um vilão dos piores que a Netflix já ofereceu.
    Dr Smith é um personagem egocêntrico medroso e calculista na sua essência. Das boas escolhas de repaginação que a série escolheu, trocar a essência do vilão foi a pior sendo um dos elementos mais insatisfatório durante a experiência. Não bastando sobreviver a um planeta que por si só já é cruel os Robsons ainda tem que lidar com uma Dra Smith que é má por sem nenhum motivo não convencendo. A série toda vemos a personagem mentir e tramar, deixando nos lá pelo terceiro episódio com ânsia de vômito.
    O enredo tem brechas e furos que não convencem, nos dando a sensação de sermos toda hora enganados e convencidos a aceitar, nos fazendo pensar que está ficção não crível foi feita para crianças.
    A nova formação da família Robson, também não me satisfez. Com uma mulher no comando e uma homem de formação militar toda hora correndo atrás de sua mulher, lutando pelo "direito" de ser pai com uma mulher com suas visíveis carências e falhas de caráter (como todo humano) que tem a posse de seus filhos e decide o quanto ele pode atuar na família, com a desculpa de que ele os abandonou sendo que a série mostra um soldado que foi a guerra pois este é o seu chamado.
    Todas as outras escolhas são okays, como um planeta povoado, um robô não explicado ou uma sociedade utópica onde um ser humano se forma em medicina com 18 anos, mas as partes ruins afundam a experiência, arrastando os por 10 capítulos.
    Como tudo que a Netflix fax, tem potencial mas foi muito mal executado    … Expand
  92. 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
  93. Sergent_Bambou
    May 13, 2018
    4
    Kind of **** with some stupid romance and character who have less depth than a call of duty scenario
  94. MikefromAngus
    Apr 15, 2018
    3
    The quality of this movie is amazing! The special effects, the 4K source are just top quality. but the tv series isn't. I quickly LOST my interest.
  95. 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
  96. ScienceAdvisor
    Apr 14, 2018
    3
    Juvenile in every respect. This CGI-fest is replete with lazy writing, for a 6-14 year old crowd, which Netflix conveniently forgets to warn anyone of. In episode one we get to see an amazingly futuristic ship strapped to something as basic as the I.S.S., with an intelligent computer that is proclaimed as being completely trustworthy, yet cannot detect major flaming debris approachingJuvenile in every respect. This CGI-fest is replete with lazy writing, for a 6-14 year old crowd, which Netflix conveniently forgets to warn anyone of. In episode one we get to see an amazingly futuristic ship strapped to something as basic as the I.S.S., with an intelligent computer that is proclaimed as being completely trustworthy, yet cannot detect major flaming debris approaching from the rear, or take evasive maneuvers. Many law of physics, from friction to impact stress, as well as biology/ecology are ignored for the sake of a cartoonish tale, where panoramic shots trump immersion. Cap it all off with a metric tonne of convenience (per episode), and you have a good understand of this show. Even binge-watching with heavy use of skip will not help much if you are an adult. This should have been an animated series on Saturday mornings.… Expand
  97. chase000
    Apr 15, 2018
    3
    The good part of this show is its semi-decent visuals. The bad part, however, is everything else. Over-reliance on flashbacks, unlikable characters, liberally sprinkled PC and leftist ideology here and there, vague to non-existent resemblance with the original show or the movie - all of that would've been bad enough to sink this completely, but none of it holds the candle to the mainThe good part of this show is its semi-decent visuals. The bad part, however, is everything else. Over-reliance on flashbacks, unlikable characters, liberally sprinkled PC and leftist ideology here and there, vague to non-existent resemblance with the original show or the movie - all of that would've been bad enough to sink this completely, but none of it holds the candle to the main problem of this remake: everything and everyone is STOOOOOPID.

    It's as if every 10 minutes or so there's an explosion of overwhelming and all-consuming idiocy. Not just of any skin-deep kind that can be easily resolved, but one that's fundamental, multidimensional, and dumb to the core. Nearly every single thing that happens, that the characters do or say, is stupid beyond comprehension, so once you get over the shock of how stupid all of it is, you can give at least five reasons off the top of your head for why it's so stupid, yet no of the characters seem to be aware even of at least one of them. Miraculously, however, everything ends up working out in their favor, so after a few dozen times, once you no longer have the strength nor willpower to face-palm at yet another moronic thing the script writers have managed to come up with, you finally say "to hell with it" and walk away to keep your sanity.    … Expand
  98. 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
  99. ChrisWebb
    Apr 15, 2018
    3
    This is so scifi lite, it makes Space Balls look like 2001 .

    Pretty bland.
  100. 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
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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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