Has modern social media poisoned us all? Judging by previous reviews, the first impulse seems to be a hatred for anything up for critique. I actually expected disappointment based on a "professional review", but after a shaky first script, the writing improved, and I became a fan of the new Lost in Space.

I loved the artistry and care taken for the scenery and the realistic "new life forms -- mainly the bugs and plant life. ("Scary monsters" suffered from weak animation but insects were very credible).

There are adjustments to be made as with all reboots of my childhood favorites. I had to overlook the "robot re-imagining" and the modern tendency to put women in charge of everything. ("It's tough to be a man, baby," said the late Freddie Prinze). But I really appreciated the straight Sci-Fi approach. It reminded me of original Star Trek, where problems were solved by actual scientific possibilities. No cheap laughs or slapstick -- as in many modern reboots (J.J.'s Star Trek).

This version of Lost in Space is geared towards families and kids -- just as its predecessor was (but with a serous tone and much larger budget). The original Lost in Space "lost me" in 1967, when it strayed into silliness for the sake of ratings. I have not completed all ten shows of the reboot, but so far it seems to be a solid PG-rated trip, with perfect casting of Maxwell Jenkins as young Will Robinson.