Anyone watching Childhood's End?

I saw the first episode last night and was impressed. I thought I'd read the original short story, but I hadn't. I'd love to know what others think about this production. My biggest issue is that, in spite of one character who looks to become more major in the other two episodes, it's very, very pale. I also hope the women have more to do in the next episodes.

The story though is really intriguing. And Charles Dance's voice acting is tremendous.