I loved it very much. Yes, there are differences with the books, but I think Lauren S. Hissrich did a really good job with these stories. Yes, some of them are "rushed" because they have only eight hours to tell these stories alongside the introductions of Yennefer and Ciri, but it really is a good show/season. It is not cheap at all like some like to say, I think those peoples have a hard time differentiating design and bad CGI/sets. It's Doomsday from BvS all over again. The monsters are good, but everyone cannot be please with the different designs. Henry Cavill is perfect as Geralt of Rivia. I hope for many more seasons because, honestly, this feels like it could be the role of his life. He worked very hard on every facet of Geralt, he lives and breathes this world an character. Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan and Joey Batey are all incredible in their roles. I really hope this show and the future seasons propulse them to stardom. They deserve it. Special mention to Sonya Belousova and Giona Ostinelli, the score for the show is magnificent and powerful, as well as incredibly unique. So please, if you want to watch the show but you're not sure because of some negatives critics, just do it. Give it a chance and you'll see by yourself. No one should be influences by critics and opinions.