While I still can commend the acting performance for the most part and occasionally the direction, it's the writing that I hold accountable for my disappointment.
The deviations from the source material have blurred the heart of the story for me and failed to fully capture the emotional depth present in the book. It's regrettable to see potentially strong characters and storylines compromised by the decisions of the writers.
The deep diplomatic component is not further explored, leaving a significant aspect of the story unaddressed. Characters make a big entry, then blur into the meaningless shadow, losing their initial impact and depth.