I maybe watched a few episodes (out of sequence) of the old show... and I couldn't get into it. So, wasn't a fan. I decided to see what direction Netflix decided to go with it this go around and was not disappointed (as I had nothing to compare it to). It is entertainment through and through. Some people that gave it negative reviews are harping on the science; please look past that. It's science FICTION with emphasis on the fiction. Some others gave it negative reviews because they compared it to the original, and I guess it's far from it. I wouldn't know because I never gave the original a chance, but I would say the writers did a real good job of the reboot, because it kept my interest and I'm a real big Sci-Fi fan. As for the actual review of the show: I thought the characters had real development, even (especially) the robot. I LOVED the family dynamics. I was definitely rooting for certain characters and hoping for the downfall of others. The cinematography was beautiful. I'm not a writer so I won't say the script could have been better for certain episodes- and for those who have negative things to say of the writers should say how THEY could have made it better. I definitely hope the network allows this show to have a season 2. I will be waiting for it.