He performs well in this series but because it's a series, there are a number of episodes that he doesn't appear in while following the storyline. Hang in there rude_dog, it'll pay off in the long run...the "Oh shit!" and "Ain't that a bitch" moments are in there.I never saw the movie or read the books. I know there's several books so it's a big world that they have to introduce. I'll give it one or two more episodes to see if it catches me. I'm really give it the benefit of the doubt that James McAvoy wouldn't sign up for lame duck.