TV Review: Lost in Space Season 2 (2019)

Lost in Space Season 2 (2019) created by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless based on the show by Irwin Allen

After the finale of Season 1 (which for some reason I did not review), the Robinson family is trapped on a planet in the middle of nowhere. They struggle to survive on a watery planet without the Robot and with Dr. Smith (Parker Posey) locked up. Mrs. Robison says in the first episode that she will never let Dr. Smith out, under no circumstances whatsoever. By the end of the episode, they've let Dr. Smith out. Soon enough, they escape from the planet and are reunited with the main colonist ship heading to Alpha Centauri. Young Will Robinson wants to reunite with the Robot, so they work on that as they work on getting to Alpha Centauri.

The show is not full of surprises but the effects are amazing. The actors are charming and work well together. They act like a family. The perilous situations often seem contrived, encouraging viewers to put their minds in neutral to get the maximum enjoyment from the show. There's plenty to enjoy, except for being left with another big cliffhanger ending.

Recommended for an entertaining family show.

Currently (May 2021) the show is only available for streaming on Netflix. Season 3 is supposed to come later this year.