Netflix Lost In Space

[Jeffbert]

I still like the original; I guess childhood memories have much to do with it.

I might rewatch this a few years from now, but only if there is nothing better to watch.

As I recall, one of the Star Trek films made mention that money was no more, so, idealism rules. Still, if only they had reused the music from the original.

 

[Brian G Turner]

We've started watching this and my wife is especially into it. It's nice to be able to watch some general family-viewing again without the danger of it becoming gratuitous.

Thought the first couple of episodes were a little flat, even though the script was interesting, but it's been chugging along nicely since season 3.

Yes, there are things I find somewhat questionable - IMO the issue isn't so much the lack of science, especially as there are no hard SF shows out there, and all the popular ones frequently get things wrong - my main objection so far is that the scripting seems a little convenient at times, in order to get things to work a certain way and in a certain order.

However, it's fun enough, and we really love the robot design, especially the face lights which may or may not have expressions - we haven't figured that out yet.

Overall, so far pretty good family fun, which I presume is what the original aimed for.

Btw, I presume everyone knows that the actor for Will Robinson in the original show was Bill Mumy, who is perhaps better known now for playing Lenier in Babylon 5? And that he was behind the surreal 1970's song "Fish heads"?

 

[Brian G Turner]

Finished Season 1 and we really enjoyed it.

It took a few episodes to get into, but each episode got stronger and stronger until we reached the breathless finale. Sort of reminds me of the experience of watching Andor for the first time.

Also, really hope the original robot is in season 2 - anyone able to let me know that much of a spoiler at least?

 

[Brian G Turner]

Also, really hope the original robot is in season 2 - anyone able to let me know that much of a spoiler at least?

Okay, I watched the Season 2 trailer and that answered my question - I think.

 

[Brian G Turner]

Really enjoyed Season 2 - Lost is Space is far better than I expected, and better than most of the other SF TV series featured on these boards.

 

[KiraAnn]

As a child when the original series was broadcast, I quickly lost interest when it devolved into the Will/Dr Smith/Robit show and have never desired to see any remake.

 

[Brian G Turner]

Finally finished watching the new Lost in Space. Overall, an excellent show with a great long-running story. A bit contrived at times to generate tension, but otherwise really beats most of the other competition out there - at least a lot of thought went into this.