# Lost in Space (1965)

> A space-colony family and their loyal robot struggle to survive a five-year mission to a new planet after their ship goes off course, with a bumbling stowaway constantly sabotaging them.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/2902

## Facts

- Seasons: 3
- Episodes: 83
- Episode runtime: 60 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: science fiction, family, comedy
- Created by: Irwin Allen
- Network: CBS
- Cast: Guy Williams, June Lockhart, Mark Goddard, Marta Kristen, Angela Cartwright, Bill Mumy, Jonathan Harris, Dick Tufeld
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058824/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Tone: campy, optimistic, playful, tense, nostalgic

## What critics say

Audiences remember it as a colorful, campy space adventure whose charm lies in its family dynamics and its robot, though its episodes are uneven and its later seasons drift toward lighter, sillier fare.

## Synopsis

Lost in Space (1965-1968) is an American science fiction family adventure series created by Irwin Allen and broadcast on CBS. The Robinsons, a space-colony family led by Dr. John Robinson (Guy Williams) and Dr. Maureen Robinson (June Lockhart), are sent on a five-year mission to colonise a new planet aboard the spaceship Jupiter II. Their journey is sabotaged again and again by the inept stowaway Dr. Zachary Smith (Jonathan Harris), whose schemes put the crew in danger. Young Will Robinson (Bill Mumy) shares a special bond with the ship's mechanical companion Robot B-9, who endures a steady stream of abuse from Smith. Each episode is a self-contained run of alien planets, mechanical perils and narrow escapes, forming a three-season episodic saga across 83 episodes. Set in an invented future, the show has a campy, optimistic register, mixing playful comedy with the tension of being stranded far from home. Its wonder and lighthearted peril recall fans of Star Trek and Doctor Who, and the bright retro production appeals to viewers who love classic space adventure.

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