As I watched "Lost In Space" (LiS)(2018), I kept wondering, "For whom is this written?". The best I can figure, it's written by men for pre-teen girls; preferably, girls who liked Jurassic Park (1993), Star Trek: Voyager (1995)(esp. starting season 4, featuring the Borg), and A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017). LiS has taken elements of all of these shows and put them together, in a "Lost" formula, so that, from scene to scene, one isn't quite sure what one is watching. Which is unfortunate because one doesn't quite know what disbelief to suspend from scene to scene.

The acting and directing is very well done, as is the wardrobe and makeup. The CGI is excellent. It's the script that's the problem. The misandry is obvious. The stereotype that a woman can either be competent or compassionate, but not both at the same time, demonstrates that this show needs a female lead writer; one with a concern for science (and a respect for men) would be nice.

The show depicts a lot of ridiculousness. But it does so without any sense of humour. Actually, it is during the most ridiculous situations that we're asked to feel the greatest sense of drama and tragedy. And it doesn't take long to learn that, just as problems are about to be resolved, every resolution will be interrupted with another ridiculous tragedy; caused, in large part, to some act of idiotic impulsiveness (if by a male = selfishness; if by a female = compassion). The viewer learns not to get invested in any given situation as it will be immediately followed by another, ridiculously contrived problem.

The characters, meant to represent the best of humanity, end up being their own worst enemy. They spend a lot of time talking about things while not being completely honest, which negates the necessity for all the talking. All the interpersonal drama is caused by what they keep secret from each other. It's these secrets that enable the Dr. Smith character to scheme.

Any season one episode of "Lost in Space" would be perfect for "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return" (2017).