The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power

[shaz619]

Felt this show deserves it’s own thread.

- Most expensive made in history

- Based on the great works by Tolkien, namely Silmarillion, Hobbit and LOTR novels

Tolkien is not only a legend in the midlands, but all over the world and this is the first time his writings have been adapted in the form of a TV show.

 

[shaz619]

I’ve watched the first three episodes and I am blown away, the cinematography, audio and visuals are simply breathtaking.

As someone who has taken up hiking I can say the show has remained true to the great British countryside which is absolutely stunning.

As with any new TV show, it will take a bit of time to familiarise with the characters and overarching plot, but one thing which I do feel is that this show captures the magic of Tolkien’s novels and that cosy feeling.
[MENTION=137142]JaDed[/MENTION] [MENTION=7774]Robert[/MENTION]

 

[shaz619]

[MENTION=43583]KingKhanWC[/MENTION]

Places to visit which inspired Tolkiens novels in Brum:

- Sutton Park (the biggest in the country I believe, it has a bit of everything, woods, rivers, hills - everything)

- Mosely bog, he spent time here quiet a bit and the way you sit above the trees fits and how they are arching creating dark tunnels even in day light fit his descriptions in his writings

- Edgbaston Waterworks tower, near the the rezzy inspired the towers

- The Blackcountry, this inspired Mordor and is actually true

 

[Robert]

I’ve watched the first three episodes and I am blown away, the cinematography, audio and visuals are simply breathtaking.

As someone who has taken up hiking I can say the show has remained true to the great British countryside which is absolutely stunning.

As with any new TV show, it will take a bit of time to familiarise with the characters and overarching plot, but one thing which I do feel is that this show captures the magic of Tolkien’s novels and that cosy feeling.

[MENTION=137142]JaDed[/MENTION] [MENTION=7774]Robert[/MENTION]

Kiwi countryside I thought?

It’s been a slow burn so far, lots of pieces being moved into place.

I am pretty shocked at the racist stick it’s getting for a black Harfoot, and a Hispanic elf, and a black dwarf though.

 

[shaz619]

Kiwi countryside I thought?

It’s been a slow burn so far, lots of pieces being moved into place.

I am pretty shocked at the racist stick it’s getting for a black Harfoot, and a Hispanic elf, and a black dwarf though.

Not sure where they have filmed but I never quiet understood why British country side has not been utilised enough, the lakes, the peaks and northern areas of wales/scotland are so gorgeous, but the locations thus far certainly compare to what I’ve seen in England.

Don’t get me wrong, there are instances where certain castings or orientations are shoved down our throat but I’ve not felt that here, I think the castings have been pretty good. It’s interesting isn’t it, correct me if am wrong but the Harfoots have been described by Tolkien as brown skinned but no complaints raised there

 

[JaDed]

I’ve watched the first three episodes and I am blown away, the cinematography, audio and visuals are simply breathtaking.

As someone who has taken up hiking I can say the show has remained true to the great British countryside which is absolutely stunning.

As with any new TV show, it will take a bit of time to familiarise with the characters and overarching plot, but one thing which I do feel is that this show captures the magic of Tolkien’s novels and that cosy feeling.

[MENTION=137142]JaDed[/MENTION] [MENTION=7774]Robert[/MENTION]

Yeah i absolutely love it, many find it slow , but I just find it magical.

I think Kiwi land is used due to the land being available help from govn and also LOTR being shot there.

While i know the story but it’s really awesome the way characters are coming into picture, Isildur coming in last couple of eps was amazing eventhough I know what he does but his origin story coming is awesome to see.

In terms of production it blows away any show including house of Dragons (which too I like but imo its a notch below Rings right now).

As many have already said first couple of eps might take time to get used to non white elves but they fit in extremely easily.

 

[in_cutter]

Felt this show deserves it’s own thread.

- Most expensive made in history

- Based on the great works by Tolkien, namely Silmarillion, Hobbit and LOTR novels

Tolkien is not only a legend in the midlands, but all over the world and this is the first time his writings have been adapted in the form of a TV show.

It is not based on Silmarillion. Amazon only purchased rights to The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and its appendices. Hence there are new characters introduced specifically for this show. Tolkien purists will tell you they have butchered the lore.

My thoughts so far:

- I am not a fan of some of the casting choices. Particularly the actor playing Galadriel. She does not suit this role. Also the writers for some reason have made her character angry & grumpy.

- It looks too 'clean' if you know what I mean. Jackson's LOTR was dark & grungy including costumes. everything here is too shiny

- It looks like a generic fantasy TV show... yes the expensive visuals & New Zealand scenery do look spectacular though.

- I don't mind the slow burn but so far nothing of significance has happened.

Overall, I rate it 6/10 so far.

 

[JaDed]

[MENTION=217]in_cutter[/MENTION] I blame the actress playing galadriel being the issue who isn’t able to portray the emotions, I had said that after seeing the first ep itself., that casting choice went absolutely wrong.

 

[in_cutter]

[MENTION=217]in_cutter[/MENTION] I blame the actress playing galadriel being the issue who isn’t able to portray the emotions, I had said that after seeing the first ep itself., that casting choice went absolutely wrong.

You are correct. This may sound controversial but some of the casting seems forced......

 

[Rana]

[MENTION=217]in_cutter[/MENTION] I blame the actress playing galadriel being the issue who isn’t able to portray the emotions, I had said that after seeing the first ep itself., that casting choice went absolutely wrong.

This depiction of Galadriel is completely destroying the Aura and majesty created by Cate Blanchet in the LOTR trilogy and The Hobbit.

This is why I am extremely worried about the reveal of Sauron being underwhelming

 

[Rana]

Some people are calling Galadriel ‘Karendriel’

Very appropriate description of her character so far

 

[shaz619]

It is not based on Silmarillion. Amazon only purchased rights to The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and its appendices. Hence there are new characters introduced specifically for this show. Tolkien purists will tell you they have butchered the lore.

My thoughts so far:

- I am not a fan of some of the casting choices. Particularly the actor playing Galadriel. She does not suit this role. Also the writers for some reason have made her character angry & grumpy.

- It looks too 'clean' if you know what I mean. Jackson's LOTR was dark & grungy including costumes. everything here is too shiny

- It looks like a generic fantasy TV show... yes the expensive visuals & New Zealand scenery do look spectacular though.

- I don't mind the slow burn but so far nothing of significance has happened.

Overall, I rate it 6/10 so far.

Not strictly but the inspiration will always be there by default because middle earth exists in the Silmarillion. I wouldn’t call those guys purists because if colour was that big an issue they would complain about why the Harfoots are not brown skinned as described by Tolkien. The LOTR novel itself blurs the lines when it came horrifying themes, I would say Tolkien understood evil unlike any other fantasy writer in history and it complimented his work, but yes Peter Jackson adaptation especially 2/3 emphasised terror and arguably you can class the movies under horror genre which I doubt would have been Tolkien’s pure intention with his writings entirely. While I expect darker themes as this show prolongs beyond this season, I think thus far they have remained true to Tolkien’s writing style. Yes it is a slow burn which I prefer, too much going on too early will hurt the long term plot and action without an agenda wont do anything for the story, it’s a nice chill show to take all in with a cup of tea

 

[shaz619]

Yeah i absolutely love it, many find it slow , but I just find it magical.

I think Kiwi land is used due to the land being available help from govn and also LOTR being shot there.

While i know the story but it’s really awesome the way characters are coming into picture, Isildur coming in last couple of eps was amazing eventhough I know what he does but his origin story coming is awesome to see.

In terms of production it blows away any show including house of Dragons (which too I like but imo its a notch below Rings right now).

As many have already said first couple of eps might take time to get used to non white elves but they fit in extremely easily.

Yes their gov probably gave more incentive to shoot there as well like the OG movies and better availability compared to conditions here. I’ve not seen HOD but would be interesting to see how it compares, but agree the production value is insane, unlike anything I have seen before and I am also enjoying the pace, the quieter moments do wonders for character development in the long run

 

[Robert]

It is not based on Silmarillion. Amazon only purchased rights to The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and its appendices. Hence there are new characters introduced specifically for this show. Tolkien purists will tell you they have butchered the lore.

My thoughts so far:

- I am not a fan of some of the casting choices. Particularly the actor playing Galadriel. She does not suit this role. Also the writers for some reason have made her character angry & grumpy.

- It looks too 'clean' if you know what I mean. Jackson's LOTR was dark & grungy including costumes. everything here is too shiny

- It looks like a generic fantasy TV show... yes the expensive visuals & New Zealand scenery do look spectacular though.

- I don't mind the slow burn but so far nothing of significance has happened.

Overall, I rate it 6/10 so far.

The Southrons and the Harfoots are pretty grungy.

The Lindon Elves and Numenoreans are supposed to be from elevated cultures, so they look clean and smart all the time (like the elves in LOTR)

I don't really are about The Silmarillion being butchered as it is boring.

 

[shaz619]

The Southrons and the Harfoots are pretty grungy.

The Lindon Elves and Numenoreans are supposed to be from elevated cultures, so they look clean and smart all the time (like the elves in LOTR)

I don't really are about The Silmarillion being butchered as it is boring.

I like that, there’s a disparity between the regions where each group come from and it’s evident in how they dress and how they speak

 

[shaz619]

Some people are calling Galadriel ‘Karendriel’

Very appropriate description of her character so far

I haven’t found her too offensive but perhaps she is meant to be a bit uptight given her adventures, but that can be fixed

 

[GenericBrand]

I think the show would have been much better if the main character wasn't Galadriel.

At this point she is 5000 years old, married with children, but the writers made her come off as some edgy, teenage girl going through a rebellious phase.

 

[RexRex]

Am I the only one thinks this show is tedious ? I can't put a finger on it. but episode after episode just comes off as bland. I say that as a big fan of the LOTR trilogy of 2001. The lead heroine here seems a bit wooden and the characters aren't very engaging.

I think the soundtrack played a massive part in enhancing the grandeur of the original movies, something this series lacks.

 

[Gayle_Force]

The show is decent so far but definitely has pacing issues the story barely made any progression in the first 4 episodes, which is 4 hours of TV. Thankfully some progression was made in the most recent episode.

 

[Robert]

Am I the only one thinks this show is tedious ? I can't put a finger on it. but episode after episode just comes off as bland. I say that as a big fan of the LOTR trilogy of 2001. The lead heroine here seems a bit wooden and the characters aren't very engaging.

I think the soundtrack played a massive part in enhancing the grandeur of the original movies, something this series lacks.

It does need to start giving us some action along with the slow plot development.

 

[shaz619]

It does need to start giving us some action along with the slow plot development.

Yes, agree with the sentiment with the latest episode especially that not a lot happened on the action front. But am hoping ep6 sorts that out with the journey to middle earth

 

[shaz619]

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] have you been watching this considering you like the fantasy genre, thoughts?

 

[shaz619]

The show is decent so far but definitely has pacing issues the story barely made any progression in the first 4 episodes, which is 4 hours of TV. Thankfully some progression was made in the most recent episode.

Last few episodes I feel were ok to set up a battle in the southlands between numenor’s forces and Adar / his orcs (hopefully)

 

[McBoom]

The show is garbage, fancy sets and visuals, poor characters, poor story, trying to pander too much to the woke crowd.

 

[Robert]

The show is garbage, fancy sets and visuals, poor characters, poor story, trying to pander too much to the woke crowd.

This is such a cliche now.

I'm against racial discrimination so I'm woke. The alternative is to be asleep.

 

[Robert]

Yes, agree with the sentiment with the latest episode especially that not a lot happened on the action front. But am hoping ep6 sorts that out with the journey to middle earth

I think the issue is that there are no charismatic characters except maybe the Harfoot girl. You'd expect Gil-galad and Elendil at least to be big characters who have the guts to go up against Sauron in direct combat.

 

[shaz619]

I think the issue is that there are no charismatic characters except maybe the Harfoot girl. You'd expect Gil-galad and Elendil at least to be big characters who have the guts to go up against Sauron in direct combat.

Arondir and Hallbrand have potential, Elendil is too clean. And agree on Gil-galad but he seems to be playing a sly weasel who would make a deal with Sauron of it came to it. Agree on Gladriel, they could have done better and recruited from England given our reputation here and world class drama schools

 

[shaz619]

This is such a cliche now.

I'm against racial discrimination so I'm woke. The alternative is to be asleep.

There are some shows which force the narrative but I’ve not seen that here, besides the lead who I presume is Gladriel is white and so is Hallbrand and quiet a few others. Some are just happy to see white paint across the board even when Tolkien’s descriptions of certain groups indicates otherwise

 

[JaDed]

There are some shows which force the narrative but I’ve not seen that here, besides the lead who I presume is Gladriel is white and so is Hallbrand and quiet a few others. Some are just happy to see white paint across the board even when Tolkien’s descriptions of certain groups indicates otherwise

Exactly and what woke crowd though lol? Just having a mixed race elf is making people have a meltdown?

I can understand the criticism towards pace or acting but color is making an issue that is remarkable, seeing similar criticism on HOD as well lol and it was done organically in both.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I haven't watched this yet after reading a bad review. LOTR as a film was up there with the best, I'm just not sure it will carry over to long form TV series. Frankly it just sounds too pretentious and long-winded.

 

[Cricfan4eva]

It's just plain boring. Pretty to look at but nothing worthwhile. No real character development yet the first 5 episodes are 'supposedly' slow burners setting up towards a big event. IMO the 5 episodes could've been wrapped into 1 if they cut out useless sequences that didn't add anything to the story.

Colossal waste of money from Amazon. House of Dragons is butchering it.

 

[Robert]

Arondir and Hallbrand have potential, Elendil is too clean. And agree on Gil-galad but he seems to be playing a sly weasel who would make a deal with Sauron of it came to it. Agree on Gladriel, they could have done better and recruited from England given our reputation here and world class drama schools

As opposed to Wales?

 

[the Great Khan]

Am I getting old? I love this show. I watched both house the dragon and this and love this. Epic level. I don't mind the story as its building to some massive events..can't wait..don't understand this woke business..all the major characters are white as white can be..yet still the racists cry..yes if your anti woke you're a racist..deal with it..

But coming onto the show..the visuals are amazing..love the new characters. Sorry but i dont get the negative stuff..nobody likes anything anymore I mean let's be honest..frankly they should grow up..we live in a great time..

We have Sci fi and fantasy galore..what's to be angry about? Sorry but I've waited 30 years for this period and I'm loving it..haters can go jump for all I care..

 

[JaDed]

Am I getting old? I love this show. I watched both house the dragon and this and love this. Epic level. I don't mind the story as its building to some massive events..can't wait..don't understand this woke business..all the major characters are white as white can be..yet still the racists cry..yes if your anti woke you're a racist..deal with it..

But coming onto the show..the visuals are amazing..love the new characters. Sorry but i dont get the negative stuff..nobody likes anything anymore I mean let's be honest..frankly they should grow up..we live in a great time..

We have Sci fi and fantasy galore..what's to be angry about? Sorry but I've waited 30 years for this period and I'm loving it..haters can go jump for all I care..

You ,me and [MENTION=46929]shaz619[/MENTION] have actually liked it, I do see many having issues with the pace.

I think I love kingdom building shows and this has been brilliant.

 

[Thulsa]

Am I getting old? I love this show. I watched both house the dragon and this and love this. Epic level. I don't mind the story as its building to some massive events..can't wait..don't understand this woke business..all the major characters are white as white can be..yet still the racists cry..yes if your anti woke you're a racist..deal with it..

But coming onto the show..the visuals are amazing..love the new characters. Sorry but i dont get the negative stuff..nobody likes anything anymore I mean let's be honest..frankly they should grow up..we live in a great time..

We have Sci fi and fantasy galore..what's to be angry about? Sorry but I've waited 30 years for this period and I'm loving it..haters can go jump for all I care..

If you getting old reflects this, then so am I. I love this show, I like the pace, I like the lore, all of it.

HotD on the other hand I’ve stopped watching, it is beyond tedious and honestly what is the point of it - there is nothing enthralling, no air of foreboding that is an underlying gel to bring it all together. I’m 4 episodes in and all I come away with is a disfunctional family, white hair, dodgy proposals of marriage and a couple of crabs. Honestly who gives a s***.

 

[Robert]

I’m really liking HoT-D. The political manoeuvring between Queen and Princess fascinates.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

If you getting old reflects this, then so am I. I love this show, I like the pace, I like the lore, all of it.

HotD on the other hand I’ve stopped watching, it is beyond tedious and honestly what is the point of it - there is nothing enthralling, no air of foreboding that is an underlying gel to bring it all together. I’m 4 episodes in and all I come away with is a disfunctional family, white hair, dodgy proposals of marriage and a couple of crabs. Honestly who gives a s***.

Hmm. Haven't watched the show yet, but posts like this will see me hang around, this might become my favourite thread...even without watching it.

 

[maverick85]

They need to represent some brown people wearing shalwar kamee, in the shire without the hairy feet. I bet Tolkien would mull that over whilst huffing his pipe at Leeds university

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

They need to represent some brown people wearing shalwar kamee, in the shire without the hairy feet. I bet Tolkien would mull that over whilst huffing his pipe at Leeds university

If the story is about the hire, which is based presumably on English village life in some past idyllic life, then why would brown or black people even figure? This is one of the inconsistencies which have made me hesitate to watch it.

 

[IndoorCricket]

Cringe

Spoiler

Last episode where galadriel trains some folks was pure cringe.

 

[IndoorCricket]

The show does look stunning. But acting is very bad. Will continue to watch it as there are some nice setups along the way.

 

[Robert]

If the story is about the hire, which is based presumably on English village life in some past idyllic life, then why would brown or black people even figure? This is one of the inconsistencies which have made me hesitate to watch it.

The Romans brought black soldiers and traders who settled here.

And the Roma have been here for at least a thousand years.

 

[Robert]

[MENTION=140439]IndoorCricket[/MENTION],

It was not well done. They need a better fight arranger.

 

[shaz619]

Exactly and what woke crowd though lol? Just having a mixed race elf is making people have a meltdown?

I can understand the criticism towards pace or acting but color is making an issue that is remarkable, seeing similar criticism on HOD as well lol and it was done organically in both.

That’s pretty much what it is, it wouldn’t surprise me if it is driven by certain groups here who feel belittled by interracial relations for various reasons. And I wont speak against something forced or if it is driving down the quality or makes no sense but as you said this is a non-issue really, on metacritic the user score is so low and more then half of them are probably having a meltdown due to Arondir lol

 

[shaz619]

If the story is about the hire, which is based presumably on English village life in some past idyllic life, then why would brown or black people even figure? This is one of the inconsistencies which have made me hesitate to watch it.

Interestingly, the place which inspired the shire (Moseley bog) is not too far from small heath / sparkbrook / alumrock, it is frequently visited by people in their salwar kameez I have seen people hiking in salwar kameez to [MENTION=217]in_cutter[/MENTION]

 

[shaz619]

As opposed to Wales?

Yes, don’t we have a better track record and reputation for drama compared to Wailah ?

 

[shaz619]

Am I getting old? I love this show. I watched both house the dragon and this and love this. Epic level. I don't mind the story as its building to some massive events..can't wait..don't understand this woke business..all the major characters are white as white can be..yet still the racists cry..yes if your anti woke you're a racist..deal with it..

But coming onto the show..the visuals are amazing..love the new characters. Sorry but i dont get the negative stuff..nobody likes anything anymore I mean let's be honest..frankly they should grow up..we live in a great time..

We have Sci fi and fantasy galore..what's to be angry about? Sorry but I've waited 30 years for this period and I'm loving it..haters can go jump for all I care..

Not at all, I’ve not seen HOD yet but agree with you completely. I get some pacing concerned and issues with lack of charisma perhaps but there is a bigger narrative at play and the writing doesn’t have some big holes in it thus far. Besides, you make a good point on sci-fi and fantasy, some I feel take it too seriously

 

[shaz619]

You ,me and [MENTION=46929]shaz619[/MENTION] have actually liked it, I do see many having issues with the pace.

I think I love kingdom building shows and this has been brilliant.

The first season in hindsight was always going to struggle with comparisons with an ATG action trilogy, but a TV series is a different breed and when you look at the depth in any fantasy novel, world building as you rightly point out takes time but you enjoy the journey. Maybe they could have cut the length for the episodes? I don’t know but I don’t personally mind the slow burn

 

[Robert]

Yes, don’t we have a better track record and reputation for drama compared to Wailah ?

Richard Burton?
Sir Anthony Hopkins?
Jonathan Price?
I want Rheon?
Doctor Who is based in Cardiff

 

[Robert]

Richard Burton?
Sir Anthony Hopkins?
Jonathan Price?
I want Rheon?
Doctor Who is based in Cardiff

Iwan Rheon I mean, darned autocorrect.

 

[shaz619]

Richard Burton?
Sir Anthony Hopkins?
Jonathan Price?
I want Rheon?
Doctor Who is based in Cardiff

Still nothing compares to the schooling here

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

The Romans brought black soldiers and traders who settled here.

And the Roma have been here for at least a thousand years.

Not convinced to be honest. The LOTR is set in a lot more distant past than the Romans, and certainly Tolkien never had any vision of ethnic minorities in his world. I have seen Lenny Henry bite back that it was an imaginary world anyway, so doesn't need to be historically accurate. I can see where he's coming from, but it does lose some authenticity in my view. That said, still got to get past the first two mins of Ep.1 so maybe I will review that opinion after watching.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Interestingly, the place which inspired the shire (Moseley bog) is not too far from small heath / sparkbrook / alumrock, it is frequently visited by people in their salwar kameez I have seen people hiking in salwar kameez to [MENTION=217]in_cutter[/MENTION]

Freshies just don't give a toss do they? Never understood the desire to wear shalwar kameez in a cold country. In Pakistan it absolutely makes sense - although I reckon Mamoon sits in his hut wearing tweed pants and a fake Oxford blazer. Still, each to their own, if they want to wear shalwars on their hiking trips more power to them.

 

[shaz619]

Freshies just don't give a toss do they? Never understood the desire to wear shalwar kameez in a cold country. In Pakistan it absolutely makes sense - although I reckon Mamoon sits in his hut wearing tweed pants and a fake Oxford blazer. Still, each to their own, if they want to wear shalwars on their hiking trips more power to them.

It’s mainly pashthoon ones, the white salwar is the one preferred and they get upset when they get mud on it to be fair it was the summer during high temps here, but yeah each to their own. And I can defo see him like that

 

[Robert]

Not convinced to be honest. The LOTR is set in a lot more distant past than the Romans, and certainly Tolkien never had any vision of ethnic minorities in his world. I have seen Lenny Henry bite back that it was an imaginary world anyway, so doesn't need to be historically accurate. I can see where he's coming from, but it does lose some authenticity in my view. That said, still got to get past the first two mins of Ep.1 so maybe I will review that opinion after watching.

Well there was no Black Country (Mordor) in Roman times, and no environmental destruction (Orthanc) either. Tolkien's world reflected the Britain he grew up in.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

It’s mainly pashthoon ones, the white salwar is the one preferred and they get upset when they get mud on it to be fair it was the summer during high temps here, but yeah each to their own. And I can defo see him like that

Those Pashtoons are definitely hardcore with the shalwar kameez, I bumped into a pair of them in Cramlington swaggering around in full kit including the Jinnah waistcoat and Pakol hat. When I asked them about it they were like "Apna libhaas hai bhai".

 

[Mamoon]

[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] have you been watching this considering you like the fantasy genre, thoughts?

Not yet but it is on my watchlist for sure. What’s your take so far and how does it compare to the original trilogy?

 

[shaz619]

Not yet but it is on my watchlist for sure. What’s your take so far and how does it compare to the original trilogy?

In terms of the spectacle, visuals and cinematography it compares and arguably is the best I’ve ever seen for fantasy show. The trilogies musical score will be difficult to surpass but this pretty good to. The narrative is solid and a lot of the recent episodes are predominately setting up the finishing stretch and if you don’t mind that, you will enjoy it. I think for any fan of the novels they will enjoy this, Peter Jackson had his own spin on LOTR to some extent especially with the horrifying elements even though I think Tolkien understood evil like no other fantasy writer before him, on that front we’ve seen glimpses of it but Peter Jackson really emphasised it in movies 1/2. The castings are not as spectacular as they could be but they are not awful, some of the characterisation could be a bit better but this is just the first half of the season.

 

[GenericBrand]

For a mighty sea-faring nation at it's peak, seeing them only have 3-5 ships was kind of off-putting in the latest episode

 

[angeldsoul]

rings of power is terrible, terrible acting, terrible dialogue, playing fast and loose with the lore,
a completely unlikeable lead character and annoying, serious pacing issues and woke garbage


only great cinematics thats it,

house of the dragon is exponentially better and even that is just about above average...

this however is worthless, 2\10

 

[Mamoon]

Freshies just don't give a toss do they? Never understood the desire to wear shalwar kameez in a cold country. In Pakistan it absolutely makes sense - although I reckon Mamoon sits in his hut wearing tweed pants and a fake Oxford blazer. Still, each to their own, if they want to wear shalwars on their hiking trips more power to them.

A rich and arrogant person like me wearing a fake Oxford blazer? You wish.

 

[saeedhk]

LOTR/ Rings of Power along with Game of Thrones are the worst shows/movies in human history. Absolutely despicable, boring and corny.

 

[Robert]

For a mighty sea-faring nation at it's peak, seeing them only have 3-5 ships was kind of off-putting in the latest episode

What didn’t ring true was how they seemed to gloss over the loss of three ships to fire in the harbour. No investigation.

Bit of a rewrite?

 

[in_cutter]

Apparently a battle is looming but where is the anticipation? In Jackson’s LOTR, you could feel the build up. This is getting worse.

 

[Robert]

Apparently a battle is looming but where is the anticipation? In Jackson’s LOTR, you could feel the build up. This is getting worse.

A battle loomed. Now Galadriel, Elendil, Halbrand, Arondir and Bronwyn are all in one place.

Looks like the Orcs have managed to

Spoiler

ignite Orodruin

which appears to have been their plan all along.

That means when Sauron appears he can

Spoiler

forge the rings.

The story is accellerating slowly. I expect it to pick up nicely in season two.

 

[RexRex]

A battle loomed. Now Galadriel, Elendil, Halbrand, Arondir and Bronwyn are all in one place.

Looks like the Orcs have managed to

Spoiler

ignite Orodruin

which appears to have been their plan all along.

Who was the person that plunged the

Spoiler

sword into the keyhole to activate Orodruin, he didn't look like an orc.

 

[Rana]

Who was the person that plunged the

Spoiler

sword into the keyhole to activate Orodruin, he didn't look like an orc.

He was one of the old Southlanders. I think from a line of people who are still loyal to Morgoth and Sauron. They are the evil types for whom the Elves had to keep a close eye on in order for them to not rebel.

Theo’s father most likely is someone who was also loyal to Morgoth and that’s why Theo has the mark too on his arm

I find it astonishing that Adar trusted that old man to use the kilt and place it where he could use it to ignite the fire in mount doom.

 

[Rana]

So mount doom being ignited is key to the lore because now Annatar/Sauron will return to Southland and forge the final ring in the fires of Mount Doom.

This could only mean that he is already in Eregion and will soon be appearing as the lord of gifts

 

[the Great Khan]

rings of power is terrible, terrible acting, terrible dialogue, playing fast and loose with the lore,
a completely unlikeable lead character and annoying, serious pacing issues and woke garbage


only great cinematics thats it,

house of the dragon is exponentially better and even that is just about above average...

this however is worthless, 2\10

I've watched every GOT..Read all of the main books. House of dragon is no match for Lotr. Sorry. I don't care what our gen z lot think. I loved the latest episode. I won't spoil it but damn now we are talking..

House of the dragon is just same old. Yes we know Palace intrigue lots of he said she said lots of nudity lots if he she is sleeping with xyz. Blah blah..yes it's good but none of the characters are likeable. And frankly it's small scale compared to the epicness of lotr..a poor man's war of the roses..sorry but I'd rather read the real thing..I like fantasy and dragons however so will continue to watch just to see which unlikeable character gets pasted..

Coming onto this weird notion that lotr story is poor..hunh..theybare following the beats..you can see where this is going..and it's gonna be epic. At least the characters are heroic and likeable..hell I even like the bad guys...and we finally get tonnes things from the orcs point of view..sorry I'm loving it..

I suspect gen z can't really function unless everything is dour dark and burning down around them..they think that's good writing..lol..ok..

 

[the Great Khan]

He was one of the old Southlanders. I think from a line of people who are still loyal to Morgoth and Sauron. They are the evil types for whom the Elves had to keep a close eye on in order for them to not rebel.

Theo’s father most likely is someone who was also loyal to Morgoth and that’s why Theo has the mark too on his arm

I find it astonishing that Adar trusted that old man to use the kilt and place it where he could use it to ignite the fire in mount doom.

Why isn't weird..he is a hard core servant of sauron and proved it by making a blood sacrifice. Adar knows a servant and useful idiot when he sees one..

 

[Robert]

rings of power is terrible, terrible acting, terrible dialogue, playing fast and loose with the lore,
a completely unlikeable lead character and annoying, serious pacing issues and woke garbage

only great cinematics thats it,

house of the dragon is exponentially better and even that is just about above average...

this however is worthless, 2\10

The acting is fine, it’s just that they are not being given memorable lines.

I like this damaged war vet version of Galadriel.

Frankly The Silmarillion is boring anyway.

I’d rather be woke than a racist, which is the opposite of woke.

 

[shaz619]

Who was the person that plunged the

Spoiler

sword into the keyhole to activate Orodruin, he didn't look like an orc.

That was [MENTION=2016]Rana[/MENTION] resorting to some desperate measures / plan B to bring out Sharjeel and Azam Khan

 

[shaz619]

Hallbrand was anointed King faster then Charles

 

[shaz619]

The acting is fine, it’s just that they are not being given memorable lines.

I like this damaged war vet version of Galadriel.

Frankly The Silmarillion is boring anyway.

I’d rather be woke than a racist, which is the opposite of woke.

They should have stuck to that version of Gladriel to begin with and gave her some more edge but I guess that can only come from battle for the viewer.

I haven’t read The Silmarillion but was it not a collection of short stories, that may not have been the intention but his works may have been crafted that way

 

[Rana]

That was [MENTION=2016]Rana[/MENTION] resorting to some desperate measures / plan B to bring out Sharjeel and Azam Khan

Sharjeel and Azam khan would be in my Nazgûl

 

[Rana]

I am SauRana

Sharjeel Khan is my witch king of Korma

 

[Robert]

They should have stuck to that version of Gladriel to begin with and gave her some more edge but I guess that can only come from battle for the viewer.

I haven’t read The Silmarillion but was it not a collection of short stories, that may not have been the intention but his works may have been crafted that way

It starts off with a creation story, with a Lucifer figure named Melkor immediately causing disruption.

He moves to Arda (Earth) and makes war on the elves. This is the First Age. Everything is on a bigger scale than LOTR and much scarier with lots of dragons and Balrogs. Melkor allies with a titanic spider demon whose descendants include Shelob, but she turns on him and the Balrogs drive her off. Melkor (later named Morgoth) eventually gets shut outside the Door to the World.

Then the Second Age kicks off with the island kingdom of Numenor and the rise of Sauron who was Morgoth's number two. Sauron makes the rings. He convinces Numenor to worship Morgoth and attack Valinor (to the West across the sea where Frodo took ship to) where the gods live, and they respond to this blasphemy by drowning Numenor is a tidal wave. Sauron is discorporated but starts to reform back in Middle Earth.

This current story is near the end of the Second Age. Sauron is going to pop up at some point and forge the rings.

There's a load more to it than that of course.

 

[shaz619]

Sharjeel and Azam khan would be in my Nazgûl

I am SauRana

Sharjeel Khan is my witch king of Korma

SauRana ) That has a ‘ring’ to it

 

[shaz619]

Sharjeel and Azam khan would be in my Nazgûl

It starts off with a creation story, with a Lucifer figure named Melkor immediately causing disruption.

He moves to Arda (Earth) and makes war on the elves. This is the First Age. Everything is on a bigger scale than LOTR and much scarier with lots of dragons and Balrogs. Melkor allies with a titanic spider demon whose descendants include Shelob, but she turns on him and the Balrogs drive her off. Melkor (later named Morgoth) eventually gets shut outside the Door to the World.

Then the Second Age kicks off with the island kingdom of Numenor and the rise of Sauron who was Morgoth's number two. Sauron makes the rings. He convinces Numenor to worship Morgoth and attack Valinor (to the West across the sea where Frodo took ship to) where the gods live, and they respond to this blasphemy by drowning Numenor is a tidal wave. Sauron is discorporated but starts to reform back in Middle Earth.

This current story is near the end of the Second Age. Sauron is going to pop up at some point and forge the rings.

There's a load more to it than that of course.

Robert here spoiling the entire book

It sounds interesting, would you say it is written in the short story format? I am keen on this form

 

[Robert]

Robert here spoiling the entire book

It sounds interesting, would you say it is written in the short story format? I am keen on this form

Only bits.

The series is called Rings of Power.

Galadriel is trying to find Sauron.

Queen Regent had a tidal wave dream.

So it’s all forecasted.