I just finished the first season and had mixed feelings. I find Mel highly annoying, even more than Hope. After reading the books, Mel is even less likeable than the character in the book. She comes across as an abrasive know-it-all and is overacting. The characters overall are somewhat overblown, but perhaps necessary for TV dramatization. The Jack-Charmaine-Mel triangle is not very successful. I am looking forward to the 2nd season and hope some of the kinks are ironed out from the first season.
