I knew if I kept at it I'd figure it out & really like it, or throw my hands up in disgust & stop watching.
It's the former.
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Pros & Cons (imo) Pro: Henry Cavill, Superman to some, Charles Brandon to me. His gruff monotone was a bit off-putting at first, but it grew on me as I got to know the character.
MyAnna Buring, beautiful madam from Ripper Street, perfect in her role as magical Headmistress.
Seriously gorgeous & immersive scenery & sets Many other good actors Really a Good story
Cons: Coming in with out a clue (no novel, no game knowledge) is CONFUSING. Many reviews re this, so I won't belabour it.
If a story really takes you to its universe, I find it superfluous & painful to kill off animals & animal-like creatures just for the shock & gore value. Not crazy about graphically dead infants either. Scene & setup did just fine imparting Yennefer's longing without it.
Some of the dialog feels really clunky & awkward at times.
Overall, I'm pretty hooked here, no story is perfect & there's a lot to really enjoy. I've finally "clicked" into the forward backward sideways rhythm of the time line, although sometimes I have to see the next episode to be sure it's what/where I thought it was.
Excited to see the next seasons!
It's the former.
.................... Spoilers......................................................
Pros & Cons (imo) Pro: Henry Cavill, Superman to some, Charles Brandon to me. His gruff monotone was a bit off-putting at first, but it grew on me as I got to know the character.
MyAnna Buring, beautiful madam from Ripper Street, perfect in her role as magical Headmistress.
Seriously gorgeous & immersive scenery & sets Many other good actors Really a Good story
Cons: Coming in with out a clue (no novel, no game knowledge) is CONFUSING. Many reviews re this, so I won't belabour it.
If a story really takes you to its universe, I find it superfluous & painful to kill off animals & animal-like creatures just for the shock & gore value. Not crazy about graphically dead infants either. Scene & setup did just fine imparting Yennefer's longing without it.
Some of the dialog feels really clunky & awkward at times.
Overall, I'm pretty hooked here, no story is perfect & there's a lot to really enjoy. I've finally "clicked" into the forward backward sideways rhythm of the time line, although sometimes I have to see the next episode to be sure it's what/where I thought it was.
Excited to see the next seasons!