The sci-fi drama Lost in Space on Netflix is a worth watching series mostly for people who love some sci-fi adventures and it is loved mostly by the viewers also because it is not only about adventures and actions like most other typical sci-fi shows but also has an emotional angle which attracts many viewers.
The show has good IMDb ratings of 7.3 out of 10, 84 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, and 3 out of 5 on Common Sense Media. The ratings themselves signify the popularity of the show among the viewers. Fans have given reviews saying how every episode of Lost in Space has put them on the edge of their seats, how the show is the best successor to the previous show and movie and how the show is fun, great with really touching moments in each episode.
Which Story did the Series Explore in 2021?
The third season of Lost in Space was launched on the streaming app Netflix on 1st December 2021. Season two ended with a twist when the Robinson family was separated. Season three portrayed how the children learned to survive on their own after being separated from their parents and how they reunited again.
The separation was emotional with both sides struggling to find each other and yet trying to survive and move on in life. The story somewhat symbolizes how people harshly separate from their loved ones in war-torn and disturbed areas.
It depicts the feminist element in the third season by depicting powerful women and breaking stereotypes by showing male warriors like John Robinson as emotional human beings. The third season has a total of 8 episodes.
Main Storyline
The story revolves around the Robinson family who leaves earth for a better life in Alpha Centauri. But sadly life doesn’t even get better for them on the whole new planet as living in a completely different place comes with a lot of dangers and obstacles for the Robinson family.
The story is set roughly thirty years in the future i.e., in the year 2046. The story is a reboot of the series Lost in Space, telecasted in 1965. It is mainly taken from the old novel The Swiss Family Robinson which was published long back in 1812. The first season was released on 18th April 2018 and both the first and second seasons have 10 episodes each.
Will there be a Season 4 of Lost in Space?
Lost in Space will sadly not have a fourth season. The makers of the show clarified back in March 2020 itself that the third season will be the final season. Zack Estrin, the showrunner of Lost in Space said that the third season is the final season.
It provides a desirable and perfect ending to the show. There is no sense in stretching the show with the same storyline. He also mentioned that from the starting he and the makers viewed the show as a trilogy. It is sad news for the fans but they can always binge-watch the 28 superb episodes of the show!
Shows Similar to Lost in Space
Fans of Lost in Space can always watch the original show with the same name released back in 1965. Enthusiastic readers can read the novel The Swiss Family Robinson. They can also compare how the plot is similar and different from that of the series. It is a well-known fact that books are often more detailed than movies and series.
There are multiple other similar shows like Lost in Space ( movie,1998), Extinction, 2067, Orbiter 9, Spectral, The Space Between Us, Star Trek, Alien Warfare, Star Trek into Darkness, Star Trek Beyond, Elysium, A Quiet Place, The Wandering Earth and Skylines to name a few.
