If you are looking for gritty realism, thoughtful contemplation and deaths every week then go watch something else. There are plenty series and movies that will scratch that itch.

This on the other hand draws on other themes;

Positive light hearted story line that is very family friendly.
Plenty of witty dialogue, sarcasm and tropes.
Awesome visual effects and an amazing extra-terestial planet
Man/Women versus an inhospitable environment.


This is the type of series you stick on for an hour before bed as its good nature will make you feel happy.

I personally think the acting is great.

Its very rare to find child / teenage actors which are not flat out useless and annoying. These children at-least seem to be able to do most of the tasks an adult can do - their only downfall is their naivety and lack of experience in dealing with people and situations.

There is a lot of stick about the doctor not having any clear purpose. I think its pretty obvious she is a Sociopath and as we all know, Sociopath's sole purpose is for their own betterment and survival. I find it more interesting how a group of brave new pioneers deals with such a disruptive member of the group.

People are also complaining about the relationship between the two parents and the role reversal. I find it quite refreshing to see a competent women who can hold her own against the man. The man is very competent in his own right but its clear his guilt makes him feel ashamed to exhert his own influence.

All in all, this is good fun SciFi well worth a watch.