Season 1 does a great job of setting the stage for what's to come, and gives just enough attention to each character to get a good idea of them. This fantasy version of London works well with the action, as well. That being said, I felt like season 1 could be half the length it is. There's a lot of fluff and filler, which isn't a crime, but makes the jump to the final arc of S1 somewhat jarring. I found myself putting the show down quite often because of the side plots and filler.
Season 2 (controversy about canon aside) is worlds better in terms of pacing, but is also ridiculously dramatic. I enjoyed the new characters, and how they contrast with the cast we got to know in S1. There is a bit of retconning, though, so some of the plot holes aren't filled in a very satisfying way. S2 took me a week to watch, compared to two months for S1.
If you're not worried about continuity between the anime and manga, I would recommend this show. It kept me guessing what would happen next, dull filler episodes aside. Grell is also an amazing character (I think the cast is charming as a whole, though), and seeing her throughout the series kept me going. If you're interested, definitely take the time to watch!
Season 2 (controversy about canon aside) is worlds better in terms of pacing, but is also ridiculously dramatic. I enjoyed the new characters, and how they contrast with the cast we got to know in S1. There is a bit of retconning, though, so some of the plot holes aren't filled in a very satisfying way. S2 took me a week to watch, compared to two months for S1.
If you're not worried about continuity between the anime and manga, I would recommend this show. It kept me guessing what would happen next, dull filler episodes aside. Grell is also an amazing character (I think the cast is charming as a whole, though), and seeing her throughout the series kept me going. If you're interested, definitely take the time to watch!