While in the first season there are some minor plot twists and character introductions done a little bit too quick, season 2 absolutely lives up to the atmosphere and flair of both the books and the computer games. It is dark, cruel, creepy and mystical but also immersive and driven by a really well written and dramaturgically stunningly presented storyline. Also the actors are good or sometimes even excellent. You have to concentrate on what is happening from time to time, this is no easy watching all the time (what I love about it, facing the global trend towards super hero action stories of the "lower" kind), but its very, very rewarding in the end with a striking season final. Absolute recommendation if youre into fantasy, horror or magic and mystery.