‘Lost in Space’ Recap: ‘Severed’

Written by John Edward Betancourt 

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​One thing that everyone believes in, is going the extra mile for their family if they are ever in need. Because we only get one family in life and if they’re in trouble or need a helping hand, dropping everything to take care of them is paramount. But what’s truly fascinating about this aspect of our humanity, is that this is something that is often extended to our closest friends as well. Because they are the family we choose, and they are often the folks who stand alongside us through thick and thin. Which means they truly deserve that courtesy. And it just so happens that next episode of Lost in Space takes the time to explore just how much our extended family means to us and how going the extra mile for them will happen without a second thought, the instant they need us.
 
Because ‘Severed’ saw Penny Robinson and Vijay and Smith and Mister Jackson, find themselves in quite the quagmire. For the metal eating rust that managed to get aboard the Resolute was beginning to feast upon the ship, forcing the crew to secure that area, which trapped Penny and her friends and frenemy behind the bulkheads in that segment of the ship while they waited to be rescued. But it didn’t take long for the rescue plan to go south. Because the bacterium was feasting ravenously and growing at an exponential rate, which meant the crew of the ship was beginning to ponder upon a bold plan… one that might cost lives. For at this point, the only way to save the ship from being consumed by this living rust, was to blow the afflicted segment of the hull out into space, and that’s where Don’s heroism comes into play.
 
For he refused to let Penny be hurt in the slightest and he came up with a wild plan of his own. Wherein this tiny group would empty out a particular container present in the classroom and climb inside of it, so that they could survive the forthcoming blast long enough for Don to pick them up in a Jupiter. But there was just one wrinkle in regard to his plan, the ship’s captain wouldn’t sign off on it. Only because there were no guarantees that such a move would work and well… that’s where Don went the extra mile in question. Because he straight up confessed to the fact that he has used this particular type of container to smuggle food into Alpha Centauri and that’s how he knows his plan will work and well, this was the kind of admission that was going to get him into a heap of trouble for certain.
 
But not until after the matter at hand was resolved. Because the captain did indeed give him the green light to pull this off. But there was a new problem that unfolded before everyone’s eyes. Because the only way the group was going to fit was by removing the heating element in the box, the one thing that was going to keep everyone toasty long enough for rescue. Which meant Penny had to figure out how to get everyone inside without anyone staying behind in the hopes of keeping the others warm and safe. And thanks to Penny’s quick thinking to utilize Smith to talk Mister Jackson down from wanting to sacrifice himself, everyone did indeed make it into the box and despite being plunged into the horrific chill of space itself, eventually they were rescued by Don, who later found himself under arrest for his actions and well, this all made for one fascinating tale when all is said and done.
 
Because it really was incredible to watch Don spring into action like this and truly put everything on the line for his chosen family and that added depth to his journey and put him in a wonderfully heroic spotlight and really, the magic of this tale doesn’t end with Don. For Penny’s ability to bring out the best in Smith was pretty darn impressive and who knew Smith could actually do the right thing? But with the problem aboard the Resolute now resolved, we can turn our attention to the planet below. Because the real robot is back after a little identity mix up with the robot jerk that the ‘bot fought in last year’s season one finale, and it should be interesting to see what positive things come out of this long awaited reunion and it will be equally as fascinating to discover what kind of legal fate Don will be facing for his admission. Until next time. 

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