I like the effort the author of the novel put into world-building and I have to give props for how well the show was brought to the screen, with the choice costumes and shiny special effects enhancing the performances of a solid cast.
I loved the clash between semi-modern weaponry and magical firepower. Especially how the power of the 'mages' was gradually being outclassed by increasing innovations in weaponry.
But though the world was good and the characters were mostly good, the story was too obvious: the guy who you think should be the villain? Big surprise, he's the villain. With a very lackluster reveal that left me scratching my head and asking: why bother trying to hide it to begin with?
I just think he could have been much more interesting as a morally grey character, a minor antagonist at worst.
My favorite part was right after he cut the witch-hunter dude in half with his magic and the girl got all offended about it and he just says: "Would you rather I used a sword instead?"
7/10 stars. I was entertained enough to stick it out, but I doubt I'd go for a second season.
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