The first season was filled with mixed feelings for me. As an avid Connelly's books reader, I was expecting more, especially after seing how they brillantly managed to make a Bosch TV series.
Unfortunately, the writing isn't as good as it was with Bosch. This is especially important when you have multiple characters with a complex background, and when you take story elements from multiple books at once.
But we all know that Netflix isn't really famous for its complex storylines and excellent writing....
This season, episode one, starts on a very cheesy and light tone. I just hope it doesn't stay the same during the whole season, as Mickey Haller (in the books) is more like a tortured, complex, character.
I really didn't like the changes they made with the storylines (because this season is mostly based on 2 books, the Fith witness and the Gods of guilt) so far, introducing key characters in an obvious, straight in the face manner.
What I like with Connelly's books is that they are kind of easy to read (particularly for a non native English speaker) but at the same time, the plot progression, character development and the storyline are so well executed. I know you have to adapt the story for the intended audience and format, but why make unecessary changes?
I absolutely hated Lisa Trammell's introduction and what they did to the character, and the same goes with "Russell Lawson" (this might even goes too far from the books with that one).
Also, they kept mentioning Glory Days, but if she has the same role as the one she has in the book, I fear that they're on the wrong path already....
Fortunately, Bosch legacy season 2 is coming soon (although not as good as the main series, it's far above this series).