I am apparently one of the very few who has watched the full season of this show before reviewing it on IMDb. It's a really good scifi adventure that builds its story on well rounded characters.

Parker Posey as Dr. Smith gives the show's standout performance. Her character really got under my skin as the series went on. She's a villain who knows just how to get into other characters' heads and she does so without seeing herself as a villain. Posey gives this character just the right mix of intelligence, charm, fear, anger, and selfishness.

The family also features fully fleshed out characters. The dad is special ops military, so he has spent a lot of time away from his wife and kids in the series's backstory. As a result, the family is rebuilding broken bonds throughout this first season. The script develops this idea well and the ensemble cast hit their stride about mid-season. They feel like a believable family, with flaws, rivalries, and genuine affection for one another. Because of the show's premise, they also have to function as a believable crew, which they also do.

This show is a true reimagining of the 60s original, which I liked as a kid. While that show was very campy, this one is more rollicking. The original relied on mostly self-contained episodes with only the faintest of story arcs running through them. The reboot is full of multi-episode story arcs, several of which feel organic to the story telling.

All in all, I 'd rate this reboot a success. I'm looking forward to season 2!