Having never read the books but played the video game, I think this is a great interpretation of characters with so much depth. Henry Cavill and his "zero f@cks given" face is definitely a stand out for me. He embodies the true nature of that character. The score is outstanding, it's unlike anything else on television and is a character unto itself. Top-notch if you like fantasy, monsters, intense gore/violence and some "game of thrones Esque" political intrigue. 5 stars, check it out.