Too often when books are developed into a movie or series, it's not true to the original story. For this reason, I decided to watch the television version before reading the books so I wouldn't be critical of differences in the story.
Families can be complex, as it is with Maggie Sullivan, her family, and many of the secondary characters. This may be why some reviewers called the show depressing because of the conflicts and emotions being portrayed.
Although the first episode didn't fully draw me into the storyline, as the series progressed I found myself liking it more and more. By the time I reached the last episode, I wasn't wanting it to end. I'm happy there will be a second season and look forward to the continuing story.
Families can be complex, as it is with Maggie Sullivan, her family, and many of the secondary characters. This may be why some reviewers called the show depressing because of the conflicts and emotions being portrayed.
Although the first episode didn't fully draw me into the storyline, as the series progressed I found myself liking it more and more. By the time I reached the last episode, I wasn't wanting it to end. I'm happy there will be a second season and look forward to the continuing story.