I do not want to compare the quality of this show to that of Lost, it isn't my purpose in posting. I will say that there are noticeable similarities in concepts (trapped in a remote location,"others" are present, supernatural sky-changing events, supernatural beings, time-twisting, etc.); if you happen to like these concepts then the show is pretty enjoyable.
People complain about the acting but it is far better than what I see in "Under the dome" (though I watch that also, hoping it will get better). With a couple of exceptions at most, none of the Siberia acting is truly bad (not the best maybe but not "bad") and the script/plot keeps getting better. If people base their ratings on the first two episodes, I can see why it is low. If you stick with it, it definitely gets better and better. I almost quit on BSG and Walking Dead but have been glad that I stuck with it.
As far as character development, I feel like I know the Sibers better than the Domers. There is a lot that can be done with the characters and the twist with the model was excellent in the last episode. Nothing about the dome has come close, the characters are flat and hard-coded stereotypes (the anti-hero, the nosey journalist, the "special kids," the crazy preacher, the corrupt leader, the "special family situation," the criminal in the midst, etc.). I keep bringing up the dome because that is what Siberia is most often compared against but there is no comparison -- not if originality (well, Lost-like originality at least) and mystery are your thing.
Finally, what I like most about Siberia is that I have no way of predicting what is coming next so each week has been an intriguing surprise. Compare that to 'the dome' where everything has been pretty predictable/obvious (crime issues, food/water shortage issues, medical shortage issues, military action, annoying child/teen actors, "special family" issues, etc...).. The dome has hardly any twists, Siberia has had quite a few -- to me, it is far more creative and addicting. Give it a shot and watch all of the current episodes before giving this a negative IMDb rating... too many hit and runners are giving low marks solely based upon the pilot -- that's pretty absurd to do for any show.
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