First of all, I'm a big fan of fantasy and scifi. So I had high hopes for this series. It sort of deliveres, but gee, what a confusing world. Worlds actually. Highly confusing. I almost gave up after a few episodes. Season two explains a lot but wtf.... do they have writers who simply dont care?! This series has or should I say had great oppurtunities but well... not that it is gad, not at all, but it could have been way better. I will not compare it to the books I can not since I didnt read them. But without them the serie starts off with seemingly thinking you did, causing a lot of misunderstanding and confusion. I bet a lot people stopped watching after the first episodes. After enduring this phase and season two I'm glad I didnt. But, as said, it could have been better.