I, like a lot of the others, am a huge fan of the books. This plot of this series isn't near the books. The focus on the indigenous plight, while a worthwhile cause, doesn't fit in this series. It is actually a huge distraction. Why oh why did someone think they should write it this way. I tried to distance myself from the books and just focus on the series, but the series wasn't worth spending time watching. Several people have compared it to Hallmark Christmas movies, but I think that is an insult to Hallmark. At lease their plots are coherent and make sense. This series is a mess and all over the place. Please read the books and skip watching this! Shame on Amazon for letting it be aired!