The plot was interesting enough to finish the series but it was too often tedious and focused on adolescent drama that is better suited for the preteen crowd. I would rather have watched this in a denser and more focused 90 minute movie. I found myself wanting to fast forward many times, and I often did. There is a fine line between drama/suspense and just bad writing/clichés. This show often dances on that line. As far as the acting goes, I think everyone did a good job, but Winona wasn't a great fit for the role. Her celebrity made the show focus a little too much on her character at times and she came across annoyingly crazy for the first half of the series. She has a lot of energy and a very specific voice, maybe its just me, but while she is talented, I'm just not sure she was a good fit. Overall, I think it had a good plot, good actors, but the writing was off, and the directing tried to make up for it but didn't quite work. I don't understand all the rave reviews. Everyone I know watched the entire series, but as I said, most of us were on the fence between tedium and curiosity. Not as satisfying as it could have been. Definitely got the feeling they were struggling to stretch it out over 8 episodes.