This is honestly the best truly Sci-Fi series you're currently going to get on TV. Yes, it's a reboot of the classic 60s TV show but apart from sharing the name of the old series, and the names of the characters, it's almost an entirely different show altogether. For one thing, the visual effects are amazing. From the planets, to the robots (yes, the robot named "Robot" is there too), to the alien wildlife and creatures, etc...it's all spectacularly brought to life. Even the opening sequence with it's cinematic visuals and accompanying music makes you feel like your about to watch something truly grand.

Gone are the hokey jokes and swingin' costumes and guest stars from the old series. You're not going to see someone like Brad Pitt walk on set and do an awkwardly long 4th wall breaking smile to the camera. This is a straight up Sci-Fi series done very, very well. There is alot more character development here and immediately from the pilot episode, the series doesn't pull any punches. The action and the drama starts from the first scene. Development is mostly told through increments via flashbacks but intelligently used to explain the characters and make you relate to them. In that regard it is successful. I highly recommend this show. The acting, cinematography, art direction etc... are top notch. There is nothing cheap about this show.