I watched the tv miniseries over two days. My first impression was just mild interest because I found the accents of the actors so difficult, that it was nearly impossible to understand what was being said. But the show drew me in and I listened carefully with the volume on the tv much higher than I can usually tolerate to compensate for my struggles with the accents.
I found the story to be compelling and tragic and the quality of the acting was beyond superb. The young actor who played the main character around which the story was built was phenomenal. The other actors were so honest and raw that it was just amazing to watch. This story shredded my husband and myself emotionally. This was one of those shows you will never forget.