Love the series, loved the first movie, missed Omundson terribly, so I'm glad this movie was able to bring him back. I think that mixing in the attempt at what was really quite a serious story arc for Lassie just didn't blend as well with the usually plots/dialogue in the show. I kind of wish they could have gone one way or the other. I wouldn't have minded a more-serious-than-usual plot throughout. The overall plot was kind of confusing and it all felt a little "off". (Dick jokes? Since when?) But it's always great to see the cast back together -- this one was definitely a fan service movie. I will suggest at least watching it all the way through, as Lassie's last scene was really lovely.