The last thing we asked for in 2019 was another vampire story but I saw the rating was over 8 so I had hope. Unfortunately, it was unfounded. The show is filled with stiff acting, lazy writing, played-out plot lines, limp chemistry and hit-you-over-the-head metaphors. I adore Matthew Goode and his performance was probably the only good thing and the reason why I didn't stop after the first episode.