Having been a child of the 60s, I lived through the original incarnation and this is so far removed, so much better than either the original TV series or the 90s movie, it doesn't deserve comparison. The writing is clever, then family dynamic is neither cloying or annoyingly-problematic (no need for forced drama when the real stuff is always present), and we're constantly surprised in each episode. Also, Dr Smith is the personification of modern evil - a chameleon's personality wrapping a singularly self-serving soul, twisting facts to suit their immediate wants or needs. It's modern, effective and very realistic...no moustache-twirling required (even if it were possible). Desperately hoping for a third season - this is a winner for Netflix.