This goes for both part 1 and 2: Quite disappointing.
I really wanted to love this, but alas; they have changed too many of the epic moments, for no apparent reason - changing the dialogue, adding a lot of action that kind of goes against the story itself. This is most apparent in the two major showdowns that each episode end with, but also in the setup.
I also do not like Peter Weller's work here - he sounds like he is reading of a page, not talking.
The novel is epic in its setup and execution - this adaptation is anything but. I would hate for it to be anyone's introduction to this story...
I have given this a score of 3 - my standalone score would be 5, but when compared to the source material, the rating has to be lower.
I really wanted to love this, but alas; they have changed too many of the epic moments, for no apparent reason - changing the dialogue, adding a lot of action that kind of goes against the story itself. This is most apparent in the two major showdowns that each episode end with, but also in the setup.
I also do not like Peter Weller's work here - he sounds like he is reading of a page, not talking.
The novel is epic in its setup and execution - this adaptation is anything but. I would hate for it to be anyone's introduction to this story...
I have given this a score of 3 - my standalone score would be 5, but when compared to the source material, the rating has to be lower.