‘Lost in Space’ finds its place on Netflix
It can be challenging to reinvent a science fiction classic, but as “Star Trek” has proven, the effort, done right, can be worth it. “Lost in Space,” which are aired for three seasons starting 1965 on American TV, seemed like the right project for a reimagining. Created by schlockmeister Irwin Allen, “Lost in Space” depicted the plight of the Robinsons (the original title for the show was actually “Space Family Robinson,” which in turn is a futuristic take on the classic novel “Swiss Family Robinson” by Johann David Wyss) after they are stranded on an unknown planet. More of a comedy than hard sci-fi, “Lost in Space” gave us the iconic Robot and the catchphrase, “Danger, Will Robinson, danger!” “Lost in Space” is loved more for its nostalgic element than any kind of genuine sci-fi genius.