I had really high hopes for this show. And it's not bad. But doesn't quite live up to the novels. The cinematography is great. Certain details were reimagined. However I'm sure avid lovers of the books will still find this show entertaining. And hopefully the details don't gnaw on them like they do me. Mostly I think it's in the cast that I find issue with. For example Marcus is English in the show. American in the book, which is sort of an important detail. Ysabeaus agelessness was not taken into account when she was cast. And Teresa Palmer as Diana somehow isn't quite right. Overall the show is enjoyable. And I'm sure if I didnt love the books as much as I do I wouldn't find so much issue with the cast. Some characters seem perfectly cast however, such as Sarah and Em. Domenico, Juliet Durand. Jury is still out on a couple like Marthe and Baldwin. I just really love the characters as the author imagined them.