Like a lot of reviewers here, I wanted to like it. For the most part I did but it definitely has its flaws. I grew up watching the original series, even though it was way before my time so I definitely had that to compare it with.

First big change was the robot. The iconic robot from the 60's show was replaced with a more humanoid, mobile version. Maybe what Short Circuit would look like many generations after. To my surprise though the robot worked really well in this. Having something that is more mobile makes sense in modern sets (actual environments) as opposed to low budget 60's sets. If anything, the robot steals the show in this.

Visually, the entire series looks amazing. The vehicles, the special affects, the props, etc. Well done to whoever was in charge of that.

The problems I think lies in that the entire first season is just one long introduction episode. The first season is basically what would have happened in the first episode in the original show. So in that regards, things we're drawn out needlessly. Where are all the adventures the Robinson family are suppose to get up to?!

Melodrama - this seems to be a new thing with Scifi series lately. The new Star Trek is plagued with it and this is no different. The Robinson Family meets Days of Our Lives soap opera. Everyone is in crisis almost ALL the time! Yes, please include these 5 minute long scenes where the character unloads their emotional baggage and then please talk about that 5 minute scene 5 minutes later.

Dr.Smith. Ah, what a classic character! As much as I love Parker Posey there is nothing to love about her Dr.Smith. She is the most classic of all soap opera 'bad guy'. There was nothing charming about the manipulation that was going on and most times it didn't make sense to keep digging herself deeper and deeper. Seems like it was just written as her being as bad as possible without actually thinking about the why.

Overall. The show is too serious and slow paced. Lighten it up a bit and let's get into some adventures! And PLEASE quit it with the melodrama!

Will give season 2 a try if it comes out but if it's more of the same I'll quite right away.