I didn't read the books nor did I play the games so it was all new for me. I read in some reviews people comparing it to Game Of Thrones but other than being it a medieval costume fantasy story there is nothing comparable to it. It's a totally different story, very entertaining if you are into that kind of stuff, which I am, with a lot of weird creatures, bizarre characters, and good battles. The two main characters are played by Henry Cavill and Anya Chalotra. Henry Cavill is perfect for that role, the rest of the cast are all contributing to a good new show, that will definitely have a lot of fans, a bit like GOT and probably the same fans. I can't wait to watch another season, hopefully the quality remains at the same level as the first season and then we're up for much more seasons, hopefully...