as someone who hasn't read the books, I dived into this series without any background knowledge about the fantasy world it was set in. I found it difficult to catch up at certain points, especially when they would talk about lands and wars etc. that were mentioned in such a way that I actually thought there was a first season. the writing was hastily done, storyline hard to grasp the first few episodes.
however, I loved the cinematography as well as the acting. Henry Cavill is perfect for the role.