Lost in Space is a classic sci-fi story with a robot which initially turns against its intended masters, cryogenic freezing tubes for suspended animation, a saucer-shaped spacecraft, as well as a whole host of aliens, some of which are hospitable and some hostile. Together, the Robinson family, Major Donald West, and Colonel Zachary Smith have to survive in ever-changing conditions. They have to be careful in their weekly dealings with aliens since some of them belie their intentions, often hiding malicious plans in store for the small Earthling party lost in space. The Robinsons technically save the Earth from an alien invasion on at least two occasions, in the episodes "The Lost Civilization" and "The Deadly Games of Gamma 6."
I absolutely love this show. It has its touching moments, its funny moments, its corny moments, and its dark and dangerous moments. It is a classic piece of family entertainment about a family, friendship, love, adventure, cowardice, sabotage, betrayal, and endurance. Some of the characters return to Earth just a few times throughout the series, but circumstances require them to leave soon after their arrival. They never make it to their original destination, the star system of Alpha Centauri, or back home to Earth for good. The show was canceled, leaving the Robinsons, Major West, and Doctor Smith forever lost in space.
I absolutely love this show. It has its touching moments, its funny moments, its corny moments, and its dark and dangerous moments. It is a classic piece of family entertainment about a family, friendship, love, adventure, cowardice, sabotage, betrayal, and endurance. Some of the characters return to Earth just a few times throughout the series, but circumstances require them to leave soon after their arrival. They never make it to their original destination, the star system of Alpha Centauri, or back home to Earth for good. The show was canceled, leaving the Robinsons, Major West, and Doctor Smith forever lost in space.