Let's be real: this is a museum piece, not a watch recommendation.
The premise is cool—humans the size of action figures navigating a world of giant threats—but the 1968 execution is brutal. We're talking cardboard sets, obvious miniatures, wooden acting, and pacing so slow you could take a nap between plot points. The IMDb 7.1 is pure nostalgia from people who watched it as kids in the '70s.
Modern children raised on Marvel, Pixar, and high-production streaming shows will find this nearly impossible to sit through. Even as background viewing, it's a tough sell. The show doesn't have the charm that makes some classics endure (like original Star Trek) or the humor that makes dated effects forgivable.
If you're genuinely curious about TV history or want to show your kids what entertainment looked like before CGI, maybe watch 10 minutes as an educational exercise. Otherwise, there are infinitely better ways to explore sci-fi adventure with your family. The concept deserves a modern reboot, but this original version is best left in 1968.