It seems many of the reviews with somewhat negative comments come from folks who were not a tween when the original Lost in Space tv showed was airing. The original was about 20% science and 80% camp. This remake leans far heavier on the science fiction aspect and still retains a dose of the comedy/camp. This robot is light years ahead of the original, while Dr. Smith is far more menacing. I'm only finished with the first five episodes so far, but it seems like Netflix has hit another one out of the ballpark. Not as great as Stranger Things, but far better than tv fiction. I think we are watching the last few years of tv fade away and soon will be completely transitioned to internet movies. Bravo Netflix for another great dose of quality entertainment.