The 16-episode series begins with an elderly man leaving a gambling den late into the night.
It certainly helps when the profiles of its main cast have been raised considerably in recent times.
As the humans and Raturro move closer to war, Mercy learns that rebel leader Majellan is after her; she is no longer safe in Deep Nestling.
Light, who is a bastard to all but now so sweet to her! We are sorry that we cannot say more than to vow that our production team will work harder.
I have also enjoyed how the revelations were subtly written rather than sensationalised or teased, which adds a measure of realism into the seamless storytelling.
And if Alissa is dead.