Solid show and adaptation! I really enjoyed the changes they made to parts of the story and how much more I enjoy certain characters in the tv show version. (Looking at you, Mal) Not quite the next Witcher but definitely better than Fate. My only qualms were with Ben Barnes' acting (very stiff, like he didn't want to be there) and with [spoiler] Nina and Matthias feeling a bit rushed. Although I'm willing to look over it since they had very little time and two other bigger plotlines to juggle. I'm hoping in the second season there's more of a slow burn there. [/spoiler]

Way overated. Not well written or acted.

Could only do 3 episodes it's pure garbage

It irritates me that they make a big deal about removing Alinas' scars but completely ignore the giant one on her forehead.

Starts with a large blackhole area drawn on a map that has to be avoided. It seems like this will be some important aspect of the show, but then the scene changes and then the show is about a mass of people just talking to each other about God knows what.

There is a large collection of scenery and massive amounts of various people, but no plot.

Can't really see how anyone finds this entertaining.

Well I'm loving it. I was afraid it was another disappoing show from Netflix, like The Irregulars, oh boy was I wrong.
From the acting to the scenarios you get pulled in to the story. I hope you all love this as much as I'm loving it.

Intriguing world and premise, but the terrible pacing and uneven quality destroys a promising show.

Characters are fairly one dimensional, especially their introductions are lacking. The plot moves at the speed of a bullet train launched into space, which especially hurts the world building and character development. It also causes the themes to be hardly explored, and side plots to feel trivial. CGI and cinematography are a mixed bag, ranging from nice to terrible (especially the color filter is often hideous), The acting is ok in general, but dialogue can be uneven.

About halfway into the 1st season, the show stabilizes somewhat, but it never recovers from the problematic opening, making any investment in the characters and world shallow at best.

It is a waste because the world seems highly interesting, and I have to assume it deserves much better than this uninspired work.

The show is yet another mediocre adaptation distributed by Netflix with poor character developments and a messy plotline. Characters felt flat with their dull backstories; even characters who died have no real impact on us viewers. Although the costumes and atmosphere look pretty amazing to look at, you can easily be distracted by how some of the CGI effects are noticeably bad; Yes, I'm looking at you, Alina (For some reason, it reminds me of how Netflix handled Iron Fist's glow). However, the soundtrack was great to listen!

All I can say is if you have read the Grishaverse novels, then you might be for a treat as you already have come to love the characters and have the knowledge of how a Grisha works. If you are just a casual viewer, then you'd be left out with no explanations whatsoever. It's like the show assumes you've read the books on what they can do.

Totally fabulous! Definitely worth the watch. I can't believe I will have to wait a year for the 2nd season.

First episode is quite good. Dialogue feels a bit clunky but I guess it's to be expected with the world-building they have to do (and it being a YA show). The CGI looks fantastic and the acting is fine.

The fantasy world looks very intriguing. Altough I wish they would have shown a map. As someone that hasn't read the book (and someone that loves maps) it would have really helped to make sense of all the different countries and their relations.

I just watched the first episode. I didn't understnd anything about this. I don't know where thay are, what they are doing, why they are doing whatver they're doing. i was just lost. I know this is based on a book ( Ihaven't read and I won't read it). I expected to understand the show without being part of the book fandom.

[spoiler] So every male character is weak, stupid or irresponsible and 90% of the black characters are gay? Oh yeah this is a great show.[/spoiler] Fuck off with this shit!!!

It was an entertaining show but the lead chatter is so boring. Literally she’s useless for all 8 episodes except for maybe about total of 1 minute.

This show is more about the supporting cast of characters who carry the whole season forward but unfortunately there is no background on them or even character development. And Mal literally almost dies every episode, he’s got 9 lives.

Hopefully there is better storytelling & character development in season 2 as well as giving more screen time to the side stories / supporting cast.

Over all it’s a quick watch where you won’t get that bored but don’t except amazing acting by the lead character.