Season 1 was a disjointed mess, and season 2 takes the opportunity to poke fun at how hard to follow it was, before accusing the audience of being stupid for it.

But the acknowledgment / snark aside, season 2 is eminently watchable, with a story that is progressing steadily, carried by some excellent actors. Although the twin lead's various grunts and squints make me laugh.

I have not read the books, so can make no comparison, but the tale is interesting enough, and is done great justice by the excellent visual design, direction, cast and the solid sound design.

Being 2022, we have a DIE/WOKE aesthetic, but it isn't in your face or distracting.