I thought that Parker Posey was cast for the heck of it as Dr. Smith when I first heard she was cast. However since she is always good I knew she wouldn't be bad. She is a show stealer though and owns the show along with the alien robot. The show can be slow, but is much better than the 1998 movie. Due to being visually stunning, fun, well acted "but not by everyone" and feels like watching a big summer movie at home.