Perhaps I was over enthusiastic
I definitely feel that it is the best political drama I have seen based on the first 2-3 episodes, but I don't want to spoil it by raising expectations too high.
I watched 5 straight and that was probably a bit much for the old man. I was very tired and cranky after 5 hours of viewing and there were some aspects that were becoming a little tiresome, plus I started getting that feeling that I know how it will end. :) This is the reason that I made the comment on whether it can hold up for 13 hours.
It will certainly be good but great remains to be seen. I will try not to be so OCD in the future and limit my viewing to no more than 3 hours.