the set pieces, visual effects and action scenes are great. The cast is excellent especially Henry Cavil but I find the way the show jumps between past and present makes it a little hard to follow. It would've been better if they have a recap at the beginning of each episode so audiences can keep track easier. I have not read the books or played the games; I was going into this knowing practically nothing so the names of the places and characters they mention, I have a little difficulty remembering which is which and who is who.