I thought this show was very well done, though a little drawn out. I did not read the books. For those who complain about how dark the series is, it is a good criticism, but consider why. More than once Reece says that his family was his light. HIs family was murdered, and now he is living in the dark, with the only light being his memories of his family. I do think they could have used a bit more light so we could see, without losing this idea.