Don't be put off by the negative reviews. My guess is that the majority of these people bailed after the 1st and/or 2nd episode. That being said, the first couple of episodes will probably not be what you expect. But give it a chance. I found them captivating and intrueging. Its full of build up, and "hidden" hints which make you theorize on what might be going on. The show unfolds into a true masterpiece with the episodes getting better better.