It seems to me fans of the books don't appreciate this show. I haven't read the books so I'm coming at this without any preconceptions. Its all about the characters' backstories, in the first two episodes, and theres a lot to take in. Episode 3 really gets the show going, and its brilliant from there onwards. Alexandra Daddario, carries the show as Rowan. She conveys so much fragility and I could feel her need for answers. She really makes this character someone you can care about and root for. One line of dialog "I don't want to be transformed, I just wanna be me" sums up a lot of her frustration. The rest of the cast do a good enough job but there is a lot of window dressing here.
The lighting is atmospheric and there are some excellent cinematic moments. The only criticism I have is the Scottish accents, they're dreadful!
The lighting is atmospheric and there are some excellent cinematic moments. The only criticism I have is the Scottish accents, they're dreadful!
