Just a public service announcement.
If you plan to read the book or watch the movie, DO NOT watch even the first episode of the TV series.
I'm not saying they made a mistake to reveal so much right up front, but I am saying that if you know what you learn by the end of the first TV episode, the trajectory, pace, and enjoyment of the novel and movie could be greatly harmed.
That said, I'm not sure that the reveal was a mistake for those who never plan to read the book or watch the movie. It just suggests that the TV folks will be telling the story quite differently. Who knows, maybe different in many ways, and maybe even better. Time will tell.
If you aren't planning to read the book or watch the movie, definitely give the TV show a try. The first episode is terrific. Except for not enough nudity by the female lead (whom you will recognize as the "you know nothing Jon Snow" character from Game of Thrones).
If you plan to read the book or watch the movie, DO NOT watch even the first episode of the TV series.
I'm not saying they made a mistake to reveal so much right up front, but I am saying that if you know what you learn by the end of the first TV episode, the trajectory, pace, and enjoyment of the novel and movie could be greatly harmed.
That said, I'm not sure that the reveal was a mistake for those who never plan to read the book or watch the movie. It just suggests that the TV folks will be telling the story quite differently. Who knows, maybe different in many ways, and maybe even better. Time will tell.
If you aren't planning to read the book or watch the movie, definitely give the TV show a try. The first episode is terrific. Except for not enough nudity by the female lead (whom you will recognize as the "you know nothing Jon Snow" character from Game of Thrones).