To be fair, I'd give 3.5 stars if possible rather than 3. From all the hype, I really expected a phenomenal, edge of your seat, "once you start you have to binge watch" series... but I just did not get that. To me, the show was very Gossip Girl-ish and lacked real depth. It was entertaining enough if you want something cute to watch. No true historical accuracy (not a con, just a fact for anyone wanting to watch) and definitely not appropriate for children. The costumes and scenery were visually appealing. The acting was good. The story line, though, is what really makes this less than 4 stars for me. So overall, while this is not a series I would go out of my way to recommend, I would say it's a decent show if you just want something entertaining.