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The show is based on a book by the same name, which is all kinds of supernatural crazy. It's awesome if you're interested.

The show, on the other hand, seems to want to stay relatively grounded in reality, and as a result, I guess they had to rework A LOT of the source material. As a result, it's nothing like the novel, so if that's why you want to watch the show, just be prepared. They're the same in name and characters only. Hell, some of the characters don't even have the same powers they do in the novel.

As a show, though, it's not bad. I couldn't make myself like the lead, however. She just wasn't intriguing or interesting enough for me to care about whether or not she gets her memories back. Genuinely didn't care. I watched it more for the background characters, but obviously they were mostly pushed aside for the lead.

It's an okay show if you're looking for something to watch in a block. I couldn't imagine having to sit back and wait a week for each episode. It definitely wasn't interesting enough for me to do that.

Still, why not? I liked it ell enough, so maybe you will, too.

I am on Episode 6 now. The book is much, MUCH better, however, the show has a life of its own. Don't try to see the book in this show, just watch it. The show is not bad, but it's an average one. The book (both if them, The Rook and Stiletto) are really original. The author ("That Aussi Guy") has a wild imagination, it's a pity that the show is not based on the book in any coherent way.

After first episode, it looks like a very interesting supernatural spy thriller. Well done with decent acting, great visuals and sound. I hope the series will maintain this level of excellence. I did not read the book it is based on, so have no prior expectations.

I've just realized how difficult it would be to bring the book as a whole to the small screen. You can make an endangered show for the fans or craft a semblance of the material for public interest. I think they've done a good job of the latter. I just miss the culled characters and storylines. Can see the direction they're on and, hopefully, the constant exposition and 5 minutes spent wandering the apartment were the foundation for the increasing exciting pace of a great story.

I haven't read the book,but I didn't really like what I saw.I gave it a 6 for its filming-London is beautiful-and the superb Joely,aside from these two...it had nothing else. A supernatural spy thriller is always an ambitious idea and it has rarely been done well.It was technical and boring,the writing was tedious and the plot was somewhat predictable and didn't evoke any kind of interest.Overall i found it flat and uninspiring.I really really don't like the lead girl,didn't like her when I first saw her in Shameless,didn't like her now.Character development was nonexistent.After finishing the episode I didn't care whether I would watch the next one or not.Keep in mind that STARZ is a network that traditionally renews shows for a second season,only to cancel them a little before its finale...has done so with BOSS, MAGIC CITY and COUNTERPART.Sooooo,I really don't know if I'm gonna invest.

It's not easy to create a supernatural setting that feels fresh. The Rook is the most successful approach since Sense 8. Most importantly, Gestalt is the most original and hypnotizing character idea since I cannot even remember (I guess you can argue "ever"). I am disappointed that they are not the main character, and this is my main complaint: I find Myfanwy one of the least interesting characters in the story. I still really enjoy the show, but it's tailored for a specific audience that enjoy alternative supernatural stories. If you enjoyed Mysfits, The Umbrella Academy, or Sense 8 - I cannot recommend it enough. The story unfolds slowly, but it is way more subtle than I expected from something based on the book classified by many as YA. Gestalt alone make me want to know what happened next.

Stephen King's The Lawnmower Man was purchased for the title and the story was deep sixed. The Rook is similar to anyone how has read the book, which is magnificent. The book is totally Myfanwy's story and the TV show seems like they wanted the book title but not the book, which would have required the team from Stranger Things to do it justice and scare the pants off anyone watching which it would have. This is sort like watching MI-5 with some super powers thrown in. I can't say I dislike the show but knowing the book does get in the way. I will watch the TV show simply because it is not even close to the book other than the title so I just view it as a Procedural, but anyone watching the show good luck figuring out the 'Blonds' and no they are not the Children of the damned all grown up.

Watchable but the week by week drip does not help. This needs to be seen in one long weekend.

This has elements of other shows, like Blindspot, the X-Men. I am particularly fond of mysteries that take a while to unfold. I'm hooked on this show. You do have to put in some effort with the story line. Now let's wait for a few more episodes.

The Rook is an interesting series with some fresh ideas, beautifully filmed, but a bit slow for its concept and not showing enough characters' powers in action. The main female character's play is mostly bad and cringe-worthy with awful psychological state of mind.

Most of all, the series lacks fluidity and logic from time to time, very often showing sub-plots and 'random' pictures and acts, leaving it to viewers to link them all together in relation to the whole story.

If they aim for a second season, they need to lube all parts of the story and script up, show more in-depth action and tangible use of characters' powers. The characters interactions together need to be more polished and realistic. In its current state, they are more like pieces of a puzzle, shuffled together and piled up.

All in all, a fresh series, still raw, having the potential to receive a nice polish and shine to brighten up like a diamond.

I loved the book but this adaptation seems to take out everything that was creative and unique and dumb it down to just another stupid cop show. I am not liking the new plot lines and new characters, which seem unnecessary, just like all the other changes from the novel. Acting is ok, but the hokey soundtrack and sub par camera work ruin any good that might be there.

Also, where is the dark humor? This production has taken something great and churned out the usual pap. Bravo.

It's a little slow to start, but then all of a sudden sucks you in like a vortex. Great cast and script. Really enjoyed this show. Fingers crossed for another season.

This series reminds me a bit of Blindspot, a TV series I saw a couple of episodes of when it started. Amnesiac girl trying to figure out her life. They don't have a lot in common, really, and The Rook's dialogue is decent, unlike Blindspot, but I just had a feeling after the pilot that this was going to leave me disappointed.

There's a frosty stylishness to the way it's filmed, but hand in hand with that is a distance that makes it difficult to care about the protagonist or much of anything else. There's a mystery there that I didn't feel much invested in, perhaps just because I have gone through so many TV series with so many mysteries that I need more than I was given.

I wouldn't say it was bad. I wouldn't say don't watch it. I'd just say it didn't grab me.

The good news is that after watching two episodes it does not appear to be as bad of an adaptation as Legend of the Seeker or The Shannara Chronicles. The bad news is that I am lumping this show in with Legend of the Seeker and The Shannara Chronicles. The other bad news is that Olivia Munn is not the worst thing about this show.

You were warned.

Updated 07/20/19: I have watched the first 3 episodes and re-read the book and can now confirm that, unlike the writers, I have indeed read the book and did not imagine it while taking hallucinogens.

Updated 11/19/2021: Why did I think this was better than Legend of the Seeker or The Shannara Chronicles. Maybe I was drunk. Cause The Rook is the worst adaptation of a book I have ever seen. Lowering my review from 2 stars to 1 star.

Firstly you have to wonder about a TV series where all the characters call the lead by the incorrect way. Myfanwy is an old Welsh name pronounced me-van-wee, not as they say Miffany, surely someone should have pointed this out. As for the cast, well they are going through the motions, nothing more. From the first few minutes in you dislike the lead, wishy-washy, bland etc. To be honest if you want something different from the usual superhero, anti-superhero you're in the wrong place, it ain't Legion. Basically it's the same as all the other banal sci-fi teen stuff, not as bad as 'The 100', but daft. Six stone slight women beating the hell out of man three times their weight, woman loses her mind, but leaves clues that anyone could find etc. The script is laughable in places, you wonder what research was ever undertaken, crime scene, pathology wasn't included in the research that's for sure. If you like your sci-fi with pretty people, characterless, pointless sex scenes, swearing for the sake of it, poor acting and a plot more open than a mountain range then you'll enjoy. If you prefer TV series like 'The Expanse', 'Discovery', 'Legion', 'Westworld', then avoid.

This a well-produced, decent series. Acting is mostly solid, plot thickens in a rewarding way. The big negative thing I have to say is that there are occasional scenes where you just can't see why the main character wouldn't act differently and " enter". For instance while on the verge of being forcibly driven away in her own car, alone in the back seat, seeing an important contact, why wouldn't she just open the door, given that the car isn't moving at that point. Makes no bloody sense and really brings the mark down when you're watching a plot driven thriller.

Struggling to find any interest. Lead protagonist is devoid of any character. Is she going to walk around with hunched shoulders for the entire series?

Its Trying too hard to be sophisticated. Personally I just found it tedious and boring.

Made it 1.75 episodes in before giving up

Just watched the Premier... has Good acting, good plot, interesting from the jump. Definitely worth watching. Hopefully all the rest of the episodes are just as good.

Barely above average but managed to keep me watching the entire season. Did not read the books, which other reviewers have described as great and were consequently disappointed with the show. For plot synopsis, check out the other reviews, I won't re-hash. I was really intrigued by the character Gestalt ( 2 identical and 2 fraternal twins which are psychically linked, when one learns something they all do), which I believe was first imagined by british SF author John Wyndham in The Midwich Cuckoos - later filmed as Village of the Damned (highly recommended, the original not the 90s remake crapfest). My main problem with this show was the lead actress Emma Greenwell - didn't feel like she had the acting chops to pull off this role and was usually bored with her performance ( although this may have been a problem with direction, I admit I have not seen her in anything else). James D'Arcy gives a good performance but his role was under-developed, as was Adrian Lester's. Joely Richardson was great as usual, and Olivia Munn beautiful as ever but frankly her acting in this was terrible.

Rather a shame, but yet another good Sci Fi offering rated low by dullards. These sites really should have an IQ test that enables one to give a rating.

(I am only one-and-a-half episodes in, and will amend my review if it does peter out as some reviews suggest ...)

Back again - yup! Turned out it was brilliant!

I hadn't even heard of the book and I enjoyed the TV series. It's got some flaws, mainly the main character isn't very compelling. However, there weren't many moments where I was mad at the writing, which is often so lazy. The plot kept me hooked. I watched it straight through.

If you enjoyed the book, prepare to be terribly disappointed in the TV adaption. Everything that made the book brilliant, strong character development, touches of wry humour, the extraordinary supernatural, are glaringly absent so far. Instead of a story of discovery and adventure, it really is just another cop show. I was so bored I decided to vacuum my floors instead.

I took the bus home and decided to watch something new, I don't know how I ended up with the first episode of The Rook on my screen but man, didn't I enjoy it. Kind of different from the book but very much similar at the same time (and I'm loving the romance as well!). I'm exited about how it will all play out. Good job guys!

An interesting concept with interesting characters but let down by an unlikable main character. I spent first couple episodes asking myself who I was meant to be rooting for as in less than half an episode Myfanwy goes from being an alright center point to the story, to someone you dislike and don't care about. The other characters (King, Queen and other Rook (gestalt)) are all more likeable and shown in tangential situations to get you thinking about their morals and motivations, but get less screen time each.

Some of the mundane scenes showing the Gestalt being homogeneous and not doing anything related to narrative, seem a bit superfluous. I feel the scenes where they are affected by each other across distances plays out more interestingly on the Gestalt concept.

I keep waiting for the Rook to start.

This has NOTHING to do with the books.

I just hope that Daniel O'Malley got a boat load of money because he deserves it.

This series is like a low-rent La Femme Nakita. A butchered story and bad production values.