They've changed the timeline of events, got rid of a bunch of characters and gave tertiary characters more screen time than is relevant. Eve for example is really a pov character until after this arc. Good news though, Samson is actually getting screen time. I think he's been conscious in almost as much tv episodes as comics issues by now. He definitely has more lines.
There should've been more world building in these first 2 episodes. The lack of it slows things down and makes this world seem smaller than it really is or should be. Season 2 is mid so far and a months long wait for the rest of the season will be annoying. I'll wait till it all drops.