>Again, you're simply comparing it to the book, and therefore
>your own expectations.


She acknowledged that.


>I have no expectations...i get to watch the show on its own
>merits, as a piece of writing and storytelling that's meant to
>be watched and not read.


That's great for you.


>so "bad" in relation to the book, and "bad" as a piece of
>television storytelling are two different things.
>



She understands all that. She just didn't like the show, and that's ok.