• I was worried about the Wolgast/Amy connection; I’m not worried any more
• as one expects of book adaptations, there are noticeable changes
• some of those changes are character-related, and I think I see where it’s going with one, and I approve. With another, I’m not so sure.
• I think Gosselaar is a good choice for Wolgast; I think Saniyya Sidney is an excellent choice for Amy
• Jamie McShane as Fanning looks like he’ll be perfect
• a little too early to make the call on McKinley Belcher as Carter, but I like where it’s going

Nathan told me that he’d read they’re taking this a little more linear than the books do, where the timeline jumps back and forth between the past (and multiple characters’ pasts) and the present (and multiple characters’ presents). I think that will be a benefit. Author Justin Cronin is listed as an executive producer. I’m really hoping that means he has real input and it’s not just an honorific. The Passage trilogy is epic dystopian myth-making. I’m actually considering stopping all other reading to pick up the first book again.

There’s also a strong adoption theme to the Wolgast/Amy relationship.

I generally give a new show five episodes to keep me as a viewer. Given I read the background material for this one, I’m likely already in. I’m anxiously awaiting the next episode.