I suspect the HBO template played a role in its success. HBO have very specific way of filming shows. You could almost watch a series without knowing it was HBO backed and be able to guess it was HBO through the cinematography, casting, story etc.
Yea i thought it was good. Casting is poor as is the cinematography. Plus the fact that the best scientists in the planet all seem to be friends - too much of a coincidence for me.
Id watch season 2 but i doubt netflix will renew.