Ok so first... I watched this in Italian with English subtitles.. Trust me it makes a difference... As for the story.. I thought it held up.. Yes there are some "soap opera" type scenes, but I felt the storyline kept it moving... I really enjoyed this series...initially I began to get annoyed with Ades' reluctance to accept who she is, but I thought the story was interesting and kept me coming back to see what happens next... I really hope it gets renewed for a second season.. Check it out