The viewer is rewarded the longer you watch the series unfold. The viewer gets sophistication and great in-depth storytelling of its main characters. There is blood gore, violence, romance, love and longing all told through through the eye of a good director and good writers, who have great attention to costume, detail and storytelling. Racism, bigotry and prejudice toward homosexuality are themes throughout the series. Memorable performances from Sharon Stone, Vincent D'Onofrio, Judy Davis and Sara Paulson propell the series into a very watchable and entertainmening experience.