The series are with the slow start, but getting better with each episode. The best part is the chemistry between main characters on the spaceship.
Tha Earth based characters and especially throwbacks are more boring, even though might be necessary to support spaceship plot.
Extra point to a Russian character, there is lately a positive trend in Hollywood to cast actual Russian speaking actors from former USSR countries. And even though there are few typical Russian stereotypes, there is also a lot done right. The actor is also great. The only unrealistic thing is his relationship with his daughter, it is very americanized - we don't get upset about some parenting issues as spoiled American kids do. The latter is one of most annoying parts of the series, but again it is in almost every Hollywood movie or series, kids are so terribly annoying with their narcissism.
Tha Earth based characters and especially throwbacks are more boring, even though might be necessary to support spaceship plot.
Extra point to a Russian character, there is lately a positive trend in Hollywood to cast actual Russian speaking actors from former USSR countries. And even though there are few typical Russian stereotypes, there is also a lot done right. The actor is also great. The only unrealistic thing is his relationship with his daughter, it is very americanized - we don't get upset about some parenting issues as spoiled American kids do. The latter is one of most annoying parts of the series, but again it is in almost every Hollywood movie or series, kids are so terribly annoying with their narcissism.