This is a lovely cast iron skillet that looks identical to the Le Creuset skillet. I absolutely love the "cabernet" color, which is a gorgeous red that the description photos do not do justice to. It does NOT need to be seasoned (it has a non-stick coating), and was ready to cook with immediately, after I washed it, of course. I find cleaning it super easy; I simply put some dish-liquid in, fill it with hot water, let it soak for a bit, then scrub it with a sponge. I have weak wrists, so I appreciate the support handle for moving the hot pan around. This pan does take a while to heat up compared to my other skillets, but is good for slow cooking, or for recipes that require the oven. I wish it came with a lid, but I have the Dutch Oven from this collection, and the lid from it fits this skillet perfectly.
Overall, I really like this easy to use and clean skillet, and would definitely order it again.