I've literally watched the first season like 8 times, a couple of times on Shudder and the rest on BBC America. I know many fans of the books are disappointed due to it not being exactly like the books but the Harry Potter series was just the same and everyone still loved it! I read the books too and even though the series does deviate from the books a bit, it still has the magic and love all of us have fell in love with. And to all those who say it's another Twilight, think again. This is no way a teen drama love story, but rather an adult point of view on how magical creatures would live in our everyday world. Plus this story line has mystery and beckons you for more after every episode. No Twilight ever did that. There is more than a love story here, and I can't wait until Season 2. You will too once you watch this amazing new series.