I'm extremely new to this show. I started with season 1 about 2 months ago, and only just reached the most recent episode, but I have a couple thoughts before we reach the end.
First of all, this is probably the most emotionally taxing show I've ever watched. The highs and lows are so astronomically far apart on the spectrum of emotions to the point where even if at times I expected certain outcomes they still hit me unexpectedly hard. Of all the historical dramas and fantasy shows I've watched none have done this to me.
My second thought is that this is probably the most I've ever felt compelled to read the source material, and yet I'm almost afraid to revisit the wickedness and deceit of
