Other reviewers have given this a higher rating than I have but I freely admit it is hard to find fault with the series. How many series do you start watching only to be let down after watching 1/2 of an episode. The story is really quite good and you will find yourself immediately drawn in. My partner and I looked forward to watching the next episode. It is a ' High Value' production, locations , actors and the art direction, ie they get the period sets and accessories spot on ( although there is some obvious CGI ) and that makes it realistic and fun to watch. Anya Taylor Joy really grows on you as you get deeper into the series. I recommend but the writing at the end left me a little flat. Based on a book by Walter Tevis ; his book 'The Hustler' also made into a classic film with Jackie Gleason and Paul Newman so there's that to recommend it. Other than the way it ends I would have rated this Eight stars.