Lost in Space: The Epilogue (2015 Video) User Reviews

Brings the series to a close

[crmfghtr · 7/10 · 25 November 2017]

You might think for a table read it would be dull but it was spiced up with some effects clips, music, and of course the best prop of the show the robot. The cast were mostly in fine form and read it as though they were acting in an episode, giving it their all. Mark Goddard really was diving into it. A must see for the fans and a fitting conclusion to this great series

Bill Mumy's conclusion to the series

[gregorycanfield · 8/10 · 26 February 2024]

I have always considered Bill Mumy the greatest child actor of all time. As the co-writer of this project, Mumy had an interesting vision, and also took a few questionable liberties. The production is inherently limited by having the actors simply read dialogue, rather than giving actual performances. However, it works well enough, within its own parameters. Some of the casting choices were interesting. Unfortunately, Guy Williams and Jonathan Harris had already passed away, at the time of this production. We get Guy Williams, Jr as Professor Robinson and Kevin Burns as Dr Smith. June Lockhart is still alive, but did not appear here. The reason for this wasn't mentioned by anyone involved. So, we had Angela Cartwright's sister, Veronica as Maureen Robinson. Angela, as well as Mark Goddard, Marta Kristen and Bill Mumy, all reprised their original characters. This "table reading" manages to put an image in your mind, and build on that. In this update to the series, Don West and Judy are now married and have a son. This was an interesting development. A questionable (and unnecessary) subtext was Penny having "feelings" for Don, and actually making a pass at him. In the original series, Don and Judy's relationship was only brushed upon. Penny never had feelings for Don. Not anywhere in the series. However, everything here works well enough, despite this unneeded subtext. In closing, an observation on the Cartwright sisters. Angela, at this point, was starting to resemble Cass Elliot. Veronica, who is the older sister, looked much better. I wonder how Angela felt about having her sister play the part of her mother!

Home sweet home.

[rustysjourney · 10/10 · 25 March 2018]

I was touched by the story. If I were to find anything wrong I would have loved to have this be a 2 hour film. With that being said it was a perfect wrap up for a one hour episode. It delt with Don and Judy relationship. It delt with Penny as a young woman who never got the chance to have a relationship. As always it had a lesson like all LIS episodes and the message of family and the important role it plays. As a fan of the series it was a humbling end.