Just watched the first episode of the show. It was somewhat enjoyable, as it had some supernatural elements to help build future plot-lines and will be used to connect episodes for sure.
The first episode was fairly dull. The music was well done and the imagery used was the same.
The acting did not appeal to me, with the exception of Janet McTeer. She seemed to be the main character, able to control the story and play a puppet-master's role over the new queen. Other than that, the actors seemed to be average at best, not really drawing me into the story.
It seems like it will be an average-good show, and will draw fans of this particular genre, but with little to no action, comedy or tragedy in the first episode, there is only one way to go for the show. If it can deliver something outside of conversation, it will be a show to watch. If not, it most likely will be cancelled for lack of a wider audience.
While not being able to comment on the historical accuracy of the show, the boards here have noticed issues with it - to what degree is up to the viewer's prior knowledge.
6/10 - Wait till a few episodes come out before making up your mind on the show, as the first episode is quite dull.
The first episode was fairly dull. The music was well done and the imagery used was the same.
The acting did not appeal to me, with the exception of Janet McTeer. She seemed to be the main character, able to control the story and play a puppet-master's role over the new queen. Other than that, the actors seemed to be average at best, not really drawing me into the story.
It seems like it will be an average-good show, and will draw fans of this particular genre, but with little to no action, comedy or tragedy in the first episode, there is only one way to go for the show. If it can deliver something outside of conversation, it will be a show to watch. If not, it most likely will be cancelled for lack of a wider audience.
While not being able to comment on the historical accuracy of the show, the boards here have noticed issues with it - to what degree is up to the viewer's prior knowledge.
6/10 - Wait till a few episodes come out before making up your mind on the show, as the first episode is quite dull.