I haven't read the books but I really like this show. The main character is dyslexic and (possibly) on the spectrum. He didn't get enough care and positive attention as he grew up in an unforgiving foster system, so he nurtures everyone who will let him.
As the series has progressed, we see glimpses of both the past that shaped him and insights into the supporting players. The supporting characters don't all start being people you would like but as the series progresses, you get to understand them and appreciate their individual quirks.
The series has a great self-contained mystery every episode plus several great long running plot lines that are developing slowly and with great detail. You can pick it up as a new viewer and enjoy it, and you'll probably want to go back.and check out the whole thing from the beginning.
As for the people who insist on comparing the show to the book, enjoy both versions and don't get so precious about the differences in the series and the books. The series is good, and when I read the books, I think I'll enjoy them too.
As the series has progressed, we see glimpses of both the past that shaped him and insights into the supporting players. The supporting characters don't all start being people you would like but as the series progresses, you get to understand them and appreciate their individual quirks.
The series has a great self-contained mystery every episode plus several great long running plot lines that are developing slowly and with great detail. You can pick it up as a new viewer and enjoy it, and you'll probably want to go back.and check out the whole thing from the beginning.
As for the people who insist on comparing the show to the book, enjoy both versions and don't get so precious about the differences in the series and the books. The series is good, and when I read the books, I think I'll enjoy them too.