Really wanted to look for an alternative to Netflix.....and this was my break for HBO. Convinced the boss (wife). She was put off HBO by Velma. Episode I heard was a deviation from them story (in the first 3 episodes.....COME ON) but beautiful shot and pionant. Ok. But seriously going forward, I'm not getting HBO for this. I initially REALLY liked the person played by Ellie. I thinks she is none binary, or trans. Not sure. I support her decision. Much warmth to her life choice. But she is a really bad actor. I don't care about race changing roles......... Just give the role to Nico parker. But HBO cares more about none binary people that black people as apposed to loving both equally but also loving the script too :(. She was a bad choice.