nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kyqpq27gyfdcxt0z02qutad5u549s47vwnqtdpkxky603ac8qsjsdn66qfmh0rk (nprofile…h0rk) nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kyqpqeng4g6sgvf32xru2wnw2unsg2crelj5ctnuu8qsarxt7z08zz40qv0etrx (nprofile…etrx) I'd say that was very much a subjective thing. I've watched them all more than once and read all of the books, and loved both experiences. No issues separating the two, which do vary. Sometimes a lot.
I always viewed it as being able to pick the element you liked best. Like in the books, Ashford is basically an unlikable one-dimensional character. In the tv show he get way more time and development, and a great actor, and is a beloved character.