Okay, so i never read the novel and if someone tried describing this show to me i probably wouldn't have been interested. I love supernatural shows but the concept seemed kind of hokey. The first episode had me hooked. I love the chemistry between the two leads. You can definitely get a sense of why they're drawn to each other but it's the actress that stands out to me the most. She has the right balance of intrigue, independence, and naivete and none of it comes off forced. This show is also beautifully shot. I love the cinematography and how the settings are used that jump from Oxford, New England( i'm guessing), and Italy. Much of the lore is there , with a few changes, and they have a unique spin on it. I hated True Blood because of how over the top and trashy it was but this felt masterful and its strength is in its subtlety.... This is definitely one of my new favorites