The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

:

Season 1
Season #: 3, 2, 1
User Score
3.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 2938 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 711 out of 2938
  2. Mixed: 141 out of 2938
  3. Negative: 2,086 out of 2938

Review this tv show

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling

User Reviews

view
per page
  1. JorahSer
    Sep 8, 2022
    0
    How in the world could amazon spend 1 billion dollars and produce something abysmal like this?
  2. Steeb
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    I’m obviously such a racist for not liking horrible dialog and amateur writing - that’s the weakest deflection ever. It’s categorically bad. Chronologically it is wrong, geographically it is wrong, it’s wrong. Top it off with just generically bad production in general, it’s like they were trying to completely ruin the worlds greatest IP.
  3. madX93
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    I remember when I watched the trilogy for the first time, and it was amazing. RIP :(
  4. Mayor308
    Sep 7, 2022
    1
    This show is just… it’s just so bad. It’s almost an unintentional parody thanks to some of the worst writing to hit the big or small screen in the past few years. It’s boring, flat, lifeless and not fun to watch. I’m done already. Sadly. I cannot watch another minute of this utter disappointment. Also I find it interesting that Amazon decides to utterly ignore the feedback and instead goThis show is just… it’s just so bad. It’s almost an unintentional parody thanks to some of the worst writing to hit the big or small screen in the past few years. It’s boring, flat, lifeless and not fun to watch. I’m done already. Sadly. I cannot watch another minute of this utter disappointment. Also I find it interesting that Amazon decides to utterly ignore the feedback and instead go all “Amy’s Baking Company” and attack the viewers and subscribers as trolls or racists or whatever. Shame on them.… Expand
  5. tarq
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    To clarify , i don't care about anyone's skin color. What i care is quality , and there is none. Horrible script from two people that have zero previous experience and they belong in Dumb and Dumber movie as main characters. Tolkien stories are not Marvel action movies , and they failed to realize that.
    Actors that belong in , not B rated , but C rated movies and have no connection with    To clarify , i don't care about anyone's skin color. What i care is quality , and there is none. Horrible script from two people that have zero previous experience and they belong in Dumb and Dumber movie as main characters. Tolkien stories are not Marvel action movies , and they failed to realize that.
    Actors that belong in , not B rated , but C rated movies and have no connection with real acting.Amazon even managed to find actors from UK that don't appear to finish their famous acting academies , which is visible from complete lack of basic vocabulary in their interviews. And now they are trying to blame failure on racism,bigotry etc., that is showing utter desperation..again no one cares about skin color.    … Expand
  6. Camlambelot
    Sep 7, 2022
    8
    A Family-appropriate, visually impressive, fun TV show. They took a lot of creative liberties and used a diverse cast, but that doesn't make it a bad show. It has comedy, romance, drama and action, and for the most part has done a good job of world-building. I really don't understand all the hate and comments about it being "woke". There are so many more "woke" TV shows out there to pickA Family-appropriate, visually impressive, fun TV show. They took a lot of creative liberties and used a diverse cast, but that doesn't make it a bad show. It has comedy, romance, drama and action, and for the most part has done a good job of world-building. I really don't understand all the hate and comments about it being "woke". There are so many more "woke" TV shows out there to pick from. As for me and my house, we will continue to enjoy the ride.

    The visuals are beautiful, the prosthetics and detail on the armors and weapons are impressive and it's entertaining. I have read Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings books over 5 times and I have seen Jackson's trilogy over 40 times and I can honestly say that I am liking this show for what it is. What did you really expect? Nothing is perfect nor ever will be.    … Expand
  7. D13As
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    As always, the "progress agenda" destroying a wonderful literary section, not to mention the multiple "professionals" in criticism turning their body for the best insertion.
  8. zzver
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    Плохой кастинг, плохая игра, плохая компьютерная графика, плохой сценарий и несоответствие исходному материалу.
  9. Ricardosynth
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    This series is not what I expected, bad characters, bad history, everything just sucks. I sad because I was really exited for it
  10. YouWereAMistake
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    Focused more on representation and diversity than actual storytelling and respecting Tolkien's work. Boring and not worth a watch.
  11. dudutisuvax
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    Série ruim!
    Muito difícil gostar de algo deturpado como esses primeiros episódios foram.
  12. Dodger
    Sep 7, 2022
    4
    The only thing going for this show at the moment are the visuals. The dialogue/script in genuinely aweful, every conversation is so stilted. I think everyone else have covered the issues with character developemnt the story and pacing so i'll leave that bit to them.
  13. Luno_RD3204
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Scenario found in a dumpster, mediocre fight scenes and Tolkien books used as paper to piss on - and they dare call that The Lord of the Rings?… Expand
  14. Bibliographer
    Sep 7, 2022
    8
    The first two episodes look great, and the first episode in particular devoted a lot of time to background and setup. But by the second episode the story begins to unfold and engage, and I’m looking forward to the whole long arc. I’ve been a Tolkien geek for decades, rereading the novels and involved with fandom. Everything here seems reverential of canon, even if some creative choices areThe first two episodes look great, and the first episode in particular devoted a lot of time to background and setup. But by the second episode the story begins to unfold and engage, and I’m looking forward to the whole long arc. I’ve been a Tolkien geek for decades, rereading the novels and involved with fandom. Everything here seems reverential of canon, even if some creative choices are not what everyone might choose. The negative review bombing of a good show should not dissuade people from giving it a chance.… Expand
  15. Toodlescae
    Sep 7, 2022
    1
    Aside from destroying established lore, which is bad enough, the first 2 episodes are just boring examples of bad writing. Dialogue is awful, storylines are boring,most characters are extremely unlikeable and the costumes look like they were bought on Wish.

    The only bright spits were some of the music, some of the cinematography and the dwarf couple, Durin IV and Disa. They were funny and    Aside from destroying established lore, which is bad enough, the first 2 episodes are just boring examples of bad writing. Dialogue is awful, storylines are boring,most characters are extremely unlikeable and the costumes look like they were bought on Wish.

    The only bright spits were some of the music, some of the cinematography and the dwarf couple, Durin IV and Disa. They were funny and actually sounded like a real married couple.    … Expand
  16. fbnaulin
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    Bad fanfiction. Not Tolkien: Gil-Galad and Elrond, Lord of the Eldars, are here two clueless idiots.

    Lack of consistency: Galadriel climbing with chain mail in frozen waste, an elf speaks with a shady attitude on her just to say they need to camp. Later, she will be swimming in the ocean, just to find a man who she blame to be coward, after a huge monster destroyed his people (!), and    Bad fanfiction. Not Tolkien: Gil-Galad and Elrond, Lord of the Eldars, are here two clueless idiots.

    Lack of consistency: Galadriel climbing with chain mail in frozen waste, an elf speaks with a shady attitude on her just to say they need to camp. Later, she will be swimming in the ocean, just to find a man who she blame to be coward, after a huge monster destroyed his people (!), and they will talk about recovering a kingdom instead of urgent matters: how to survive the actual situation. This lack of danger, makes the character feel souless, I couldn't care less about Galadriel drowning.

    In the Men plot: elves doing guard for 70+ couldn't have any intel about the burned village in less than a day of travel. Harfoots plot: a meteor crash very near, but none except Nori will go to look. And so on. Dialog and action are so low standard, I couldn't believe how toothless, emotionless, and tiresome this thing is.    … Expand
  17. McCorius
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    I never thought a company would spend a billion dollars just to say f$&@ you to a certain group of people but here we are.
  18. bibi4
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    In the first minutes Elf-children are shown as being bullies...Elves, the epitome of purity & wisdom. That's just the 1st in a long series of Tolkien deconstruction exercises that make me wonder if the writers either never read Tolkien, or hate all his themes & philosophy.
    The script literally sounds like it was written by an AI.
    The characters are more projections of ideas than people    In the first minutes Elf-children are shown as being bullies...Elves, the epitome of purity & wisdom. That's just the 1st in a long series of Tolkien deconstruction exercises that make me wonder if the writers either never read Tolkien, or hate all his themes & philosophy.
    The script literally sounds like it was written by an AI.
    The characters are more projections of ideas than people you can care about.
    The armor and swords look like they are made of plastic.
    Everyone talks about the CGI and but that's all this show is: wallpaper.
    This is not Tolkien, this is that awful modern thing: "content".    … Expand
  19. Inheritance92
    Sep 7, 2022
    3
    Another Amazon show with an invisible budget. Actors cannot really act, screenwriters cannot write, props make no sense (I look at you, tin armor with posture collar (!)), sets are stuffy and claustrophobic.
    The show lacks common sense, taste, and dignity.
  20. Edward468
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    Worst acting I have ever seen. Even Green lantern movie is better than **** garbage.
  21. Gouken128
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    Wow...this was really hard to watch. I don't understand why they would do this.
  22. DexEngineer
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    Unwatchable disaster, even when you forget about Tolkien's view of LOTR. Completely out of touch, empty, boring and worst of all... make you not care and feel nothing. Everybody knows now it was about activism, not good writing or good acting. Woke is destroying good cinema.
  23. WokebackMtn
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    The writing, the acting, the creative license taken are basically an insult to the source material. Peter Jackson made Tolkien come to life. This show should be forgotten.
  24. denkker
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    Incredibly a horrendous adaptation. How can something so disgusting be made from something so sublime? Everything is a real disaster: the script, the performances, the photography, the soundtrack. It's all one misfortune after another. We are facing a garbage of monumental magnitudes, I never imagined that they could annihilate something so beautiful in such a grotesque way.
  25. redguru1
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    Don't know what everyone expects for the beginning of a series that is going to last for five seasons. With new characters (yes, some we already know), we must have character development. Perhaps it was different for us watching at home on a 4K projector. The look and feel was amazing! We can really see where the money went in producing this show. My advice to the cynics and pundits: shutDon't know what everyone expects for the beginning of a series that is going to last for five seasons. With new characters (yes, some we already know), we must have character development. Perhaps it was different for us watching at home on a 4K projector. The look and feel was amazing! We can really see where the money went in producing this show. My advice to the cynics and pundits: shut off your mind to what you have seen before and open your eyes to what is in front of you. If you want more violence, watch that other dragon series. This one enchanted us and had us looking forward to more. Watch this on a large screen.… Expand
  26. bingbongbing
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    An insulting anti-White abomination of perhaps the greatest literary universe of White culture. Get woke go broke.
  27. andy_indierock
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    What an adventure! Don't know what wrong with many people berated this series for its cast. They all act well, the story is smooth with different stories like game of thrones, the special effects better than any Marvel series.
  28. ThankMeLater
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    If the annoying invented or twisted characters (most prominently Kaladrie-L) making stupid decisions without consequences, teleporting from here to there and back while still managing to drag on forever, the almost cartoonish bad dialogue, an one-atom-thin storyline and other... uhm, qualities of this show don't convince you that it's not related in any recognizable shape or form toIf the annoying invented or twisted characters (most prominently Kaladrie-L) making stupid decisions without consequences, teleporting from here to there and back while still managing to drag on forever, the almost cartoonish bad dialogue, an one-atom-thin storyline and other... uhm, qualities of this show don't convince you that it's not related in any recognizable shape or form to Tolkien's work that you think you know and love (or if you never liked Tolkien to begin with) -- then by all means, you'll love it.

    Kind of funny how the not so favorable reviews talk about the show, and the few positive ones talk about the other reviewers.    … Expand
  29. Huemraz
    Sep 7, 2022
    1
    Если Властелина Колец от Amazon не связывать с Властелином Колец, Толкиеном, кольцами, эльфами, орками, хоббитами, Сауроном и Средиземьем, то можно смотреть. В остальных случаях это ё***ный стыд.
  30. Mooncitadel
    Sep 7, 2022
    2
    Very bad so far! The 2 first episodes are boring and I did not recognize Tolkien lore & universe. Actors are not memorable to say the least. The story is poorly written and uninteresting, the motivations of the characters are cliché and we don't care what will happen to them. I find it difficult to understand considering the monumental money invested in the series, how did we arrive atVery bad so far! The 2 first episodes are boring and I did not recognize Tolkien lore & universe. Actors are not memorable to say the least. The story is poorly written and uninteresting, the motivations of the characters are cliché and we don't care what will happen to them. I find it difficult to understand considering the monumental money invested in the series, how did we arrive at such a mediocre result?… Expand
Page:

Awards & Rankings

1
#1 Most Discussed TV Season of 2022

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Jo Livingstone
    Sep 16, 2022
    80
    Adar’s début drips with signifiers. ... When Adar informs Arondir in Episode 4 that he has been told many lies, some that “run so deep even the rocks and roads now believe them,” it is still a thrill. Tolkien succeeded in creating a mythic world, one that has now grown vast enough through acts of typological repetition and imitation to conquer television, too.
    Read full review
  2. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Chris Barsanti
    Sep 16, 2022
    63
    With war brewing and the forging of the rings seemingly still far off, the first half of The Rings of Power’s first season constitutes little more than stage-setting for the struggle to come. Given the lack of quests and central commanding figures, it often makes for less-than-gripping drama. However, given that there are four more seasons already planned, and potentially dozens of new characters to be introduced, the slow and throat-clearing build is possibly a good sign.
    Read full review
  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Sep 9, 2022
    90
    The Rings of Power is a reminder of what drew many of us to epic fantasy in the first place: wonder. ... This series set in an ancient realm displays one dazzling and painterly landscape after another. Power also doesn't skimp on action. [12 - 25 Sep 2022, p.10]
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »