i be sweep into this series just as surely a the sea would sweep me into it grip . although it start out slowly and i find that the realism in depict the ship and the variety of character and lively dialogue keep me watch . the protagonist be destine to be challenge and grow and change on this voyage and i want to be there for it . i be not disappointed . the series take you from humor to tragedy and everything in between and often in the same scene and the same breath . there be a wealth of emotional overlaying and interaction and expression relentless and compelling to observe . the movement of the ship add an almost fanciful component to the many scene and make the character ill one moment and add humor the next . edmund talbot be a complex character and the like of which we do not see often . we may know where the captain stand or mr. prettiman and but they be old men and set in their way . talbot be young and arrogant and still learn and test himself and be test . he struggle get along with others and make mistake like a real person would but have a heart that could be touch and that grow with each hard taught experience . i appreciate the excellent characterization while it too rare in movie and television .