By creating a rift between Will and his protector, Smith successfully maneuvers to isolate the Robot so she can eventually seize control of it for her own ends. Loss of Innocence and "Death"
In a poignant subversion of their friendship, Will uses the Robot’s absolute obedience to command it to walk off the ledge, effectively "killing" the only being that consistently kept him safe. [S1E6] Eulogy
Critics have noted the inherent danger in John’s decision to leave the control of a lethal alien machine in the hands of a child, a theme that comes to a head when the Robot reverts to "combat mode". The Machinations of Dr. Smith By creating a rift between Will and his
This paper explores the themes and narrative structure of the sixth episode of the first season of Netflix's Lost in Space (2018). Introduction The Machinations of Dr