Just finished season 1, and I'll say this: I am not completely blown away by it, but its really very good nontheless.

The production value is very high. Yes, the budget is missing on some ends, but that didn't really bother me at all.

The writing could've used alittle more emotional depth in my opinion, which is really one of the only negative things I can say about this season.

Will it be the new Game of Thrones? My guess is no, but maybe in season 2 once we get to a more linear storytellong, it very well could! We need a show to fill the gap and let's hope this will be it. So far with season 1, it is not though.

I thoroughly enjoyed it and I am eagerly awaiting season 2!

ps: giving thumbs down cause its not a 10? ok