Watched it twice now.
First time with Mrs. P, so there was a fair amount of pausing to explain things. But it is a hard story to cram exposition into that bit before the opening credits.
Second time by myself, full through run.
I liked it, thought the visuals were spot on, characters faithfully realized, atmosphere appropriate...
But, somehow, it didn't stick in my head. I didn't care. Mrs. P. certainly didn't care. The story did not engage her.
I look forward to part two, though. There is the opportunity to go totally off the weird end with the spice and the water of life.