I think the bad reviews are being driven by very passionate fans of the original. I think this is really a good show, it's not amazing, has many plot holes for sure.
The good:
The bad:
The ugly:
The good:
- The dysfunctional Robinson Family: I actually liked this take on the family, not the perfect family of old TV, real relationship issues between them, but a sense of companionship amongst them that show that in the end, they stick and work together.
- The robot, loved the new take on an alien robot and the connection with Will
- The effects are nice
- Parker Posey: Her performance is amazing, this is a really scary Dr Smith, she really brings the character to life.
The bad:
- There are a good amount of plot holes, but if you squint a little, and remember it's just sci-fi, you will be ok
The ugly:
- The universe seems to cheer for Dr Smith. I really enjoyed Parker's performance, but its a bit dull that everything seems to just work for Dr Smith, nothing seems to get wrong, and it gets a bit boring on how easy things are for her to manipulate or get away with.