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Everyone makes it about these two characters, but the real problem of this story is PACING. You can like Ian better or Brian, it doesn't matter. They are two different characters with their respective story (which will come together I assume) I actually like the past arc, the politic and the power play between faction. The world building is interesting, but the pacing is an issue... It's been a issue for a long time. I understand Ian stan frustration if they dislike Brian, but it's a symptom of a pacing issue.
I think this story should've started with Brian, not Ian... Or the flashback should've been paced better during the main story somehow bit by bit. This type of long flashback only tells me the story should've started with Brian alive and S1 should've ended with his death. Break. Then Ian's story.
I don't even remember the plot or key players from Ian story. I will need to reread his Arc when we switch otherwise I will be completely lost.
I really like this story and this world, but they are doing it a massive disservice with this structure I feel like.