Not read the book. It's been on my list for a while...
I'm completely loving this show. As with anything, It's the characters and performances that drive it along. In that regard, the cast is outstanding. With one exception: Benedict Wong is badly miscast, in my opinion. Eiza Gonzalez also starts off a little on the wooden side, but really seems to grow into the role as the series progresses. All the rest of the main cast give 10/10 performances, with Alex Sharp the pick of the bunch for me.
The story is intriguing and keeps you guessing. The science is solid, although I feel the early episodes try and cram in some unnecessary buzzwords like "Fermi's Paradox" in order to tick some boxes for those casual science fans, which then have to be explained for the none science fans. Seems a little clumsy in execution.
However, those are quibles in what is an otherwise ambitious and brilliantly crafted show.
I'm completely loving this show. As with anything, It's the characters and performances that drive it along. In that regard, the cast is outstanding. With one exception: Benedict Wong is badly miscast, in my opinion. Eiza Gonzalez also starts off a little on the wooden side, but really seems to grow into the role as the series progresses. All the rest of the main cast give 10/10 performances, with Alex Sharp the pick of the bunch for me.
The story is intriguing and keeps you guessing. The science is solid, although I feel the early episodes try and cram in some unnecessary buzzwords like "Fermi's Paradox" in order to tick some boxes for those casual science fans, which then have to be explained for the none science fans. Seems a little clumsy in execution.
However, those are quibles in what is an otherwise ambitious and brilliantly crafted show.