I don't know the book this is based on. The first season was also difficult to get into the script. So far the first episode is at a slow pace with many new characters. Some parts of the cinematography are beautiful and the expansive vista's almost look natural yet other scenes are obviously digital graphics which look fake this takes away the cinematography. These choices are not as good as if it were truely shot in cinemascope. Maybe they save money but this series feels sugary sweet visual images which dies not aid the believability of the actor's drama. I hopevthe story gets better otherwise the whole thing is a waste of the magic.