I always liked Lost in Space (1998) movie with William Hurt, Gary Oldman, and Mat LeBlanc. It didn't get great reviews (5.2 on IMDb) and my son didn't like it.
The TV show though has been getting great reviews (7.2) and my son loves it. It is another N Series, what Netflix calls their original TV series.
Set 30 years in the future, colonization in space is now a reality, and the Robinson family is among those tested and selected to make a new life for themselves in a better world. But when the new colonists find themselves abruptly torn off course en route to their new home they must forge new alliances and work together to survive in a dangerous alien environment, light-years from their original destination. Stranded along with the Robinsons are two outsiders who find themselves thrown together by circumstance and a mutual knack for deception. The charismatic Dr. Smith is a master manipulator with an inscrutable end game. And the roguish, but charming Don West is a highly-skilled, blue collar contractor, who had no intention of joining the colony, let alone crash landing on a lost planet.
- IMDb
The story follows the adventures of the Robinson family who seem to be the only solution to every problem that comes up and at times the creator of the problem.
If you have seen the movie, the casting for the main character Will is fantastic. A lot of the adventures revolve around the youngest child Will, although character development for all the Robinson family members is good.
The show frequently puts one or more Robinson family members in life and death situations. The Robinson are smart and persistent and will do anything for their family. That being said, a lot of the adventures are saving the rest of the colony.
I particularly like Ignacio Serricchio's supporting role to the Robinson family as a comedy relief and anti-hero. He plays a key role in almost all of the Robinson's adventures.
The Robinson family over achievers who are in the select few who were allowed to travel from Earth to the new colonization. The father is a Navy seal who has mostly left his family while in the service. Will shares a lot of the science genius of the mother, where Judy is smart and a strong leader pursuing a career as a doctor. Penny being the odd one out without any obvious above average traits.
"The Robot" that Will finds plays a key part in most of the series and if it is truly a good or bad robot remains to be seen.
The show has a lot of adventure, drama, and action. The story is great and will keep your attention. It's a great show for kids who love space and adventures. I really hate the villain in the show as they drive me nuts with how evil they can are, but that makes them a great villain.
Season 2 just got released and because it is Netflix, you get the entire season right off. I was concerned the second season would have a difficult time keeping it interesting as a lot of events happened in season 1 making it hard to picture where they would go. I was very happy with the direction with season 2 and it was action start to finish.
Movie URL: https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/75758-lost-in-space
Critic: AAA
All images are from IMDb
