I'm actually torn about how I feel about this show. On one hand, I thought the story was very serviceable and entertaining, and while some of the situations were a bit pat, and solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems, seem to miraculously present themselves at just the right time, I wasn't particularly bothered by any of that as this IS a TV show about science fiction.

Now, what I CAN'T abide, and which had me yelling at the TV were those stupid Robinson kids, who were probably responsible for about 75% of the problems the everyone else had to deal with. To make matters worse, for some reason, the writers thought it was a good idea to feature the Robinson kids (did I say they were stupid? I did? Well they're stupid.) and make this basically a YA drama, featuring stupid kids and their stupid, angsty teen-drama, and stupid "decision" making.

Before I go any further, in the interest of full-disclosure, I have to acknowledge that with few exceptions, I absolutely LOATHE teen and YA subject matter. The ONLY general exceptions to this have been horror and comedies, or movies were the teens basically act like adults. But I digress.

The adults on the other hand, given what they had to work with, I thought did a fine job, and kept me interested in the story. Special kudos are in order for two of the actresses: Molly Parker (Maureen Robinson), who was very believable as an aerospace engineer, and Parker Posey ("Dr Smith"), who, when I wasn't yelling at the kids, I was yelling at her character's antics. In my mind, Parker Posey does a masterful job engendering a visceral hatred of everything about her character. I mean, when you even hate the way a character walks, the actor has done their job. Well. Lol.

Bottom line, if you've got the patience for the antics of the stupid kids, and are willing and able to suspend belief, and just enjoy the story for what it is, then I believe you'll probably not feel you've wasted your time, and might even enjoy it...At least I DID, as much as was possible given those stupid Robinson kids.