The characters are well portrayed, the story itself is a masterpiece even in the navigation of the awkwardness of Clare being a child and playing chess/checkers with adult Henry. I hope this show gets renewed for another season. My husband and I finally stuck to a show that we both enjoyed watching and talking about after the fact. Not for kids as there are many butt shots, talks about SA & depicts death. But definitely a good watch. Makes me wanna read the book.