For season 1 only as yet to watch season 2.
Season 1 was a great adaption to the fictional story by Dan Simmons which is in turn based on the true events around Franklin lost expedition for the northern passage. I recall back in school we learnt in history about what we knew regarding the Franklin mission, of course unfortunately we only know so much as much of the information was lost, so Dan Simmons had some great material to start a story with, retaining key points that were still very shockingly true for the history of the real crews, with the infamous cannibalism between the crew, how several of them feel ill to scurvy and lead poisoning from their tinned meats. To top it off the setting, the environmental factors were hell, no real quick way to resolve a food issue. Overall I loved the first season, and since completing it has pushed me to wanting to learn more about the true events and what is actually known to us. AMC done a fine job of crafting this setting, the cinematography was amazing and the acting couldn't have been any better, I would highly recommend seeing the first season, and if your like me you might find it interesting to read Dan Simmons book, and to also watch the documentaries available regarding the true story. When I have the time I will work my way to the second season.
On a side note, the documentary does have some interesting information, especially when the graves were discovered and how several the bodies had been perfectly preserved, you can find a documentary available on YouTube if one is not easily found.
Season 1 was a great adaption to the fictional story by Dan Simmons which is in turn based on the true events around Franklin lost expedition for the northern passage. I recall back in school we learnt in history about what we knew regarding the Franklin mission, of course unfortunately we only know so much as much of the information was lost, so Dan Simmons had some great material to start a story with, retaining key points that were still very shockingly true for the history of the real crews, with the infamous cannibalism between the crew, how several of them feel ill to scurvy and lead poisoning from their tinned meats. To top it off the setting, the environmental factors were hell, no real quick way to resolve a food issue. Overall I loved the first season, and since completing it has pushed me to wanting to learn more about the true events and what is actually known to us. AMC done a fine job of crafting this setting, the cinematography was amazing and the acting couldn't have been any better, I would highly recommend seeing the first season, and if your like me you might find it interesting to read Dan Simmons book, and to also watch the documentaries available regarding the true story. When I have the time I will work my way to the second season.
On a side note, the documentary does have some interesting information, especially when the graves were discovered and how several the bodies had been perfectly preserved, you can find a documentary available on YouTube if one is not easily found.