Loved it. I absolutely loved it. I may even like it more than Game of Thrones itself. The fact that in one specific episode the pacing and child acting (which is to be expected) is a bit off is my only criticism is AMAZING!!! It is truly faithful to the books, and do them justice, unlike that.... thing we got in 2007. The VFX and CGI are staggering to behold. I don't know how I ever survived the week-long wait between episodes. The plot is interesting, mysterious, and will always keep you on your toes. The story of His Dark Materials is whole-heartedly it's own, unlike so many other fantasy tales. It's eight hours of television that you will breeze through without knowing it, and leave you desperate for more. You have nothing to lose, so give it a go. It changed my life, and I can safely say, It will change yours, too.