Book purists were often frustrated by major departures from the source material, such as the merging of key characters Michael Curry and Aaron Lightner into the new character Ciprien Grieve. Community Perspectives
A common complaint was the "glacial speed" of the narrative. Critics at The A.V. Club described it as a "plodding beast" that often felt "inert" and "uninspiring". Mayfair Witches - Season 1
Reviewers from No Rerolls noted that the show successfully captures the "gothic richness" and "grandeur and decay" of New Orleans. Book purists were often frustrated by major departures