I don't understand how people rate this show lower than a 4 because everything about it is incredibly polished.
All the actors are good, the outdoor scenes are incredible, the dialogue is interesting, and the entire production feels like a LOTR movie.
Its a shame people who read the book can't see past their own experiences and enjoy the show, I feel sorry for you guys.
When was the last time you saw a great younger cast of characters carry a 50 minute tv series? I'm so excited to see where this production goes and I'm looking forward to following this in the future.
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UPDATE: Having finished the book recently, I really don't prefer one over the other. Its nice to see the differences and I think both the original and the version revised for the series stand as both their own experiences to be enjoyed.
Again, I don't believe its right to down vote the show simply because it is different from the book. That is a very strange thing to do when you can just enjoy both.