The series began with striking visuals and an engaging fantasy world established on a secluded island. Unfortunately, it didn’t maintain that momentum for long. While the fantastical aspects were initially captivating, they seemed to lose their impact after only two episodes; what followed felt repetitive and familiar. It was odd how much of the story's potential was exposed early on, which made subsequent installmen…

The initial episodes were promising, creating a supernatural feel and thankfully avoiding excessive self-importance. However, that changes significantly around episode three. What follows is unwelcome moralizing—a preachy, didactic presentation of progressive ideas that feels out of place. The pleasant, exciting tone built up at the beginning gives way to something unsettling linked to domestic abuse. While it’s c…

I really enjoyed this series; I’d heard about it for quite some time and believed it had been dropped, but now I realize that its release was postponed because of extensive editing. The actors portraying the main roles seem to embody their characters as described. To be honest, the priest quickly became my favorite character—he's humorous yet also has a dark side. Having read the original story, I can say that the…