Let me start off by saying I think the story and acting in general is a solid 8, sometimes even a 9. All the concepts introduced are interesting and the mythos they create does suck you into the story, you really want to see where it's all going. The acting is subdued but fits the plot as it becomes more mysterious and absurd. I was especially impressed by the performance of Cynthia Erivo as Holly, I'd never heard of her before and wasn't sure how she fit into the story when she was introduced but quickly became the cast lead. I do really like this show in general and am curious to see how it all wraps up, I keep returning every week for that very reason.

Now why can't I rate it an 8 or a 9? Because the pacing is SO BAD. This is one of the worst paced series I've ever seen in my life. There are whole filler episodes that add or reveal almost nothing and when there are only 9 episodes it can be very frustrating. Which is the problem, you can feel that they are filler episodes and you start wondering if it's worth finishing the episode.

It's an interesting mystery drama with a supernatural element, I love these sort of stories, especially from Stephan King. But this show should have been structured better, they intentionally stretched this out when it would have been far better as a 3-4 part mini series consisting of movie sized episodes so that they have time to drag it along but also lead you to the next plot point. Several of these episodes just end on a complete dud and you're left wondering "Was that it?". So definitely watch it, just don't expect to always be rewarded for it. I'm hoping this final episode is the real pay off, if not this will be a 5-6 for me. If they bring it...then it'll be an 8 or 9.