With most all science fiction over the last 40-plus years using CGI special effects being the counterpoint of their stories, it's extremely refreshing to find some that's character-centric. This edition of Lost in Space certainly has it's share of "aw, c'mon!" moments, they far from take away from the plot. The stories are tense, the characters relatable, the special effects minimal and overall the production quality is high. These aren't the Robinsons from the '60s version by a long shot; Dr Smith is far from the over-the-top, scenery-chewing oafish villain, Will isn't the know-it-all and his sisters are far from obnoxious and John Robinson doesn't hide a red "S" under his silver space suit. (One knock I might have is the casting of this John Robinson - he reminds me too much physically of John C. McGinley, but that's just my observation.) For those that gave up after the first episode, shame on you! You've missed some great stories and characters as well as cheated yourself out of a real treat and sold a solid production short. I rarely write reviews and even more rarely (read, never) binge watch anything, but this new series have prompted me to break both habits.