Lost in Space (2018)

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

Mixed or average reviews- based on 345 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 184 out of 345
  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.
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Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

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