In the original Lost In Space, most of the big decisions were made by John and Don. That was then, this is now. In Netflix’s updated version, it’s Maureen Robinson who’s the take-charge decision maker. This lady is an aerospace engineer, a natural leader, and one of the smartest people you’ve seen on TV. She’s part Lara Croft, part MacGyver, and part General George S. Patton all wrapped in Maureen Robinson’s trademark unconditional love. So if the kids say, “My mom’s a rocket scientist” they’re being literal.
The kids are no slouches, either. Judy is a teenage doctor, Penny is an imaginative aspiring writer, and Will has unlimited curiosity and empathy. They’re as important to the mission, the team, and, of course, the family as anyone.
I’m not trying to discount John Robinson or Don West here; far from it. I’m just pointing out that this new Lost In Space places critical importance on every character. Both John and Don are as necessary as the others and everyone has their strong suits. Everyone also has their faults because the show plays them more as real people than heroes. What makes them extraordinary is that they all embrace the endless possibilities facing them as they travel to the stars.
This just-released featurette shows some of those possibilities. It also helps pass the time until April 13 gets here!
More Lost In Space resources to check out:
- You’re going to want to start with that amazing opening sequence by clicking on Watch the Inspiring Lost In Space Opening Theme
- Catch our pre-release review with Adventure, WIll Robinson! A Lost In Space First Look
- Learn how much work went into the costumes, especially the spacesuits with Lost In Space – Fun Facts About Those Suits
- Check out a video that goes behind the scenes with Lost In Space Featurette: The Robinsons Stick Together
- For the original full trailer, check out New Lost in Space Trailer Expands the Universe
- If you’d like to see the short date announcement trailer and a gallery of photos from the series, check out our post Get Lost In Space With This Trailer & Photo Gallery
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Netflix’s Lost In Space premieres globally on Friday, April 13 at the exact same time worldwide
Editor for Three If By Space. Tom first became interested in science fiction & science as a very young child thanks to his parents. His earliest memories of enjoying scifi were sitting with his dad watching first-run episodes of the original Star Trek. Although a rabid fan of nearly all forms of scripted television, some of Tom’s favorite shows are Firefly, Falling Skies, Doctor Who, Red Dwarf, the X-Files and all versions of both Star Trek and Stargate. He also has a particular love for British television and dearly hopes to one day visit the UK.
