Acting is very good but there are stupid parts where they are not displaying the mages skills.. like last episode 8.. they went on boat when they can open portals... they went to a war and dont have stocks of mage potion or other magic items or magic staff considering theyre senior mages?? and other mages fighting stupidly lile rectoress who didnt show any fight at all instead getting offguard by her pupil. Arent mages suppose to be wise and cunning? They look like beginner mages on the war. Director could have done more cinematic on mages fighting with magic and sensible complex fights that befits the mage status.