Just watched the show for the 1st time

I have always wanted to watch this show, having already seen one or two episodes when it was in the air, and now I finally did. Honestly, i think it's now my favorite series of all time . Everything is great, from the acting to the dialogue and the ability to capture the feeling of the south. The second season might be the single greatest TV piece I have ever watched. I just wanted to ask how was everybody's first experience with the show and if they were blown out by it just as much as I was.