Alexandra Daddario’s performance as Rowan Fielding was polarizing. Some found her an "appealing lead", while others, including users on Reddit , felt she was miscast and lacked the "strong, self-confident" energy of the book character.
Book purists were often frustrated by major departures from the source material, such as the merging of key characters Michael Curry and Aaron Lightner into the new character Ciprien Grieve. Community Perspectives Mayfair Witches - Season 1
“The Witching Hour is one of my favourite books but I am so disappointed... the series completely strips the narrative of the rich family history fans love so much, leaving a lifeless shell of a story.” Reddit · r/AnneRice · 3 years ago including users on Reddit