Reader George

I loved the concept and acting, but plot points gone wild and nonsensical for me.

I think you're in the minority on this one George. With the last episode especially, it's firmly become the industry's hottest show, and the one every network is looking to mimic in any way possible. Intelligent, thrilling, original and innovative are the buzzwords surrounding it this year.

I turned it off half way through the first episode tbh, when he arrived at Slater's Tron-like former arcade. I'm guessing it improves.

Rami Malek's performance in The Pacific is extraordinary.