Knowing a bit about the Wu's history helps a lot. I've seen talks about it elsewhere, and some people think the realest parts are false or embellished. My only negative is the actor who plays RZA. I feel like they got him because he's a big get, and not because he can actually play the person who bridges Staten Island together. Not just the actor, but the way they write him as well. They make him so quiet, when RZA is always talking and trying to convince you that he's god.
I like it a lot, and I feel like the last few episodes have really started to find their groove. I just hope we get a second season, because they're not going to be able to fit the amount of shit they need to in the last ep. Shit is about to go down w/ Ghost and RZA.