What a shame, what a disappointment. What started out as good, intriguing storytelling in season 1, has disintegrated into the lowest form of mass TV; a soap opera. Are we doomed to have the 'back stories' of characters from EVERY historical period? The Raj, Edo Japan, Native Americans, it goes on and on. Bring in another character. Season 2 episode 8; beautifully shot, well-acted, terrific music - sickly false emotional rubbish. Spielberg would be proud.
The use of flashbacks and the lack of clarity as to whether they are 'real' or not allows the writers to anything they like, without any consequences.
It was brilliant, now I watch just before going to bed to put me to sleep.
