For the record I've never read a Sanderson novel, but I've heard they were rather socially conservative for the most part. No sex, no modern politics, no R-rated scenes. Moderate T for Teen level content.
Sanderson has also been pushing for Hollywood deals for a long time, but had no luck.
The most recent book suddenly had homos and non-binary and all that stuff. Then boom, TV deal signed.
Thoughts?
Just read through the first two books of the Hierarchy series. I immedieately began a re-read. Can't second this endorsement enough. It's everything I wish Stormlight Archive had been.
Read the Licanius Trilogy as well. The prose isn't as strong but the story is fantastic.