We lost In Space debuted on Netflix in 2018. Created by Irwin Allen, Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, the show is a modern reimagining of the 1965 series by the same name. Since its release, the American sci-fi show has racked up a considerable fanbase. Lost in Space offers the perfect blend of sci-fi and drama.
The show revolves around a family called The Robinsons. After a rip in the space-time continuum, they are forced to crash land on a completely unknown planet. However, the strange world is inhabited by a deadly alien race. The Robinsons must battle an alien invasion if they want to escape the earth safely.
With an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 and the Tomatometer at 75%, the show has been a smash hit. After the second season ended on a cliffhanger, the fans are now desperately waiting for the third season. And the creators have officially renewed the show for a third and final season.
Therefore, let’s dig into the details regarding the release date, cast, and plot for Season 3.
Release Date
It was made official that Season 3 will be the final season in the hit American sci-fi drama. The third season was announced in March 2020. Although, there has been NO official announcement regarding the release date for Season 3. As Netflix tends to operate in yearly cycles, season 3 is expected to release in March 2021. However, the outbreak of the coronavirus has halted every Netflix production. Therefore, there is a chance that the final season may be pushed ahead to release in the summer of 2021.
Plot
Throughout the first two seasons, The Robinsons have stayed together and battled everything thrown at them. However, the family got divided at the end of season 2. Though the second season cleared up loose ends, it ended on a major cliffhanger.
Season 3 will focus majorly on the family struggling to reunite for one last time. As the family split up during season 2, there is a chance we might see the narrative from everyone’s perspective. Maureen and John manage to escape onto to ship and have stayed hidden inside the ship since. Similarly, Maureen and Don have captured a few alien robots. Judy has stolen the spaceship and escaped to a completely unknown planet.
Team Jupiter 2 has found the Fortuna, a vessel that disappeared 20 years ago. It was revealed that the Fortuna was captained by Judy’s biological father, Grant. Meanwhile, the crew has discovered the scarf of the villainous Dr.Smith. For Lost in Space season 3, the primary conflict will shift between the Maureen/John drama as they try to find their children, and the Jupiter 2’s exploration of unknown territory.
Cast
With no significant exits in Season 2, a majority of the cast is expected to reprise their roles in Season 3. This is how the expected cast stands:
- Molly Parker as Maureen
- Toby Stephens as John
- Sibongile Mlambo as Angela
- Maxwell Jenkins as Will
- Parker Posey as June/Dr.Smith
- Brain Steel as The Robot
- Taylor Russell as Judy
- Mind Sundwall as Penny
- Ignacio Serricchio as Don
- Ajay Friese as Vijay
