At first I was apprehensive about this series, but after blitzing through it in a day I was surprised.

It's good to have knowledge of the universe before going into the series, but it's entertaining none the less. The characters are cast superbly, and the episodes are leaving you wanting more. They differ from the books slightly but only minor details (characters and locations) but keep the same story line.

All I can say, is season 2 has a lot to live up to!