At first glanceseems like an odd fit for a network that specializes mostly in dense hard sci-fi and the occasional schlocky horror flick. But, like most of Syfy's other original shows, is more about complex, relatable characters living within a fantastical situation and applying real world know-how to their fantastical situations. The result is a show that defies and transcends its sci-fi/fantasy tag and tells an engaging story that fascinates and intrigues its viewer. In the case of, it helps not only to have a great selection of pre-existing characters, but to find the right young cast to play them.excels here. Quentin Coldwater is a complex, interesting character, one that would demand a lot from the actor chosen to play him. Jason Ralph rises to the occasion and delivers a pitch-perfect performance as a Quentin any die-hard fan would've pictured in their own heads. Quentin is emotional but not "emo", troubled but not depressed, humored but not necessarily acerbic, and Ralph plays this flawlessly. The rest of the cast is equally well-suited to their parts, and while there are a few notable changes and omissions, these ARE the characters, straight from the pages.