I have watched season 1 in its entirety now, and I am looking forward to the next season. I agree with most of the reviews I've read. This is an interesting, very well made show. I have not read the books so can't comment on how well they follow them. But everyone should be aware that it's not possible to follow books accurately in TV episode format. Each episode must have a beginning and end, and leave you anxiously awaiting the next, and books are not written in episodic format. So writers have to make adaptations which fans of the books are often not very happy with. I was afraid this might be another teeny bopper, high school type drama. But I was pleasantly surprised to find it is not that. It features adult, interesting characters. The story grabbed my attention from the start. There is a slowly developing attraction between the two main protagonists. I thought it was handled quite well. It seems mature, with no high school angst or drama.

I agree with everyone else on this also: the scenery is a visual feast. That always adds a lot to a show.

What can I say, the story is quite interesting and holds my attention, leaving me wanting more. I am disappointed at the end of each episode, because it has ended too quickly. I really like this show.