Normally i hate historical drama. but every one was talking about it so i just watched it. this one had it all. it was unpredictable really. i was surprised from the start the characters were given back ground, the effects were superb. the acting was great,the actors had chemistry. it had humor. tragedy, fantasy, love triangles, mystery. did i mention unpredictable.they combined a really great cast for this one. i thought 24 episodes where long but when it ended i dint even realize i had watched them. wow! sums it up. there are no negatives. okay some but who cares.