Any review (for anything) that starts with comments like: "this show is bad" "the acting is bad", "the writing is bad", etc... is generally worthless. Even if accurate! In this case? Many reviews seem to be competition for who can say the most generic phrases without actually doing any analysis at all.

It is frustrating. So a lot of opinionated people don't like this show? OK... but this is a show one needs to watch for oneself. I strongly recommend not coming at Lost in Space with expectation or desired outcomes. Another reviewer asked, "What do these people actually want?" A great question! Because after one episode, season one, and people are already convinced they know what this show is all about? A frustrating, useless approach to a review. Star Trek: The Next Generation had a rough first season outside of maybe 3 episodes (including the premier, that isn't that great) - It goes on to become one the all time greatest, and most popular science fiction TV shows all time, and is the reason that DS9 and Voyager exist. How about we pump the breaks a little bit, give this show and it's characters a chance to develop before such certain claims at its futility?

I like this show so far - through three episodes. Lost in Space is built on entertainment. What does that mean? It starts with top shelf production, solid cast, and the opening of a long adventure in a new frontier. A lot of questions are asked, which will (I assume) be answered in future episodes.

The Robinson's - both main characters and family are the focus of this show. Scientist mom, career military dad and smart kids. They all need to be at their best in dire circumstances (space exploration gone horribly wrong), and face their own weaknesses in doing so.

The episodes are long! Almost an hour apiece, there is a lot of content. Through flashbacks and parallel action the viewer learns about the Robinson's, their journey, the fate of Earth, and side characters that (I assume) will all meet up in the future.

The first episode is all about facing the impossible - or at least facing down challenges in which the odds are heavily stacked against the Robinson's. Up against such conditions, how does one survive? Intelligence, luck, miracle?

Really, Lost in Space is very strait forward in terms of how the story is presented. I will admit that at times I wanted the characters or story to just get on with it, as opposed to obvious attempts at building suspense. But ultimately, I was still fascinated with the families fate, and really routed for them to succeed. This means I must be somewhat invested in the characters! That is a very good thing.

Will, the youngest child, is especially interesting. He's a very nice mix of actor and performance - and may really be the best character in this show. I think this is tactical, and his casting was probably carefully scrutinized. I read a review or two about the unlikable nature of the cast - and I flat disagree. These characters will develop with the story, and I'm sure that the play of fairness, entitlement and dashed hopes will be fully explored.

For a first season, I feel Lost in Space is off to a fine start and I'm excited to watch through these episodes. Regardless of all these IMDb experts, I feel this show will be a fine addition to the Netflix library. It will get a lot views. If I were 12-15 years old, I'd probably love this show - so perhaps all these mediaphile adults need to watch some Breaking Bad reruns or keep waiting for Game of Thrones to come back on, because the plethora of meaningless bad reviews? Shows a lot of expectation and desire to watch something else.

Not me! I'm entertained! 8/10 in the early going.