The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

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  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
  31. Woodland_Ranger
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    First, a message from Jeff Bezos: 'good job amazon workers, proud of you scoring our series a 10/10, as a reward you get a pіss break in a real toilet once a day for 3 days'.

    The show itself? Poor writing. The hubris of Hollywood hacks who think their 'talents' amount to even a shadow of Tolkien makes you shake your head in wonder. The acting is awful too. Very immersion breaking.
  32. 3Diego
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    Perfect! The series has impeccable photography and the actors are also excellent. Congratulations Amazon!
  33. Connor235
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    These two episodes were extremely disappointing, slow and incredibly boring, I have no plans to continue watching this.
  34. Limandreluis
    Sep 7, 2022
    3
    The main actress - nothing against her person - is very blend and emotionless in this series (kind of reminds me of 80's and 90's actors like schwarzenegger and Stallone).
    I welcome inclusion, but it does feel strange and disrespectful to force today's views into the Tradicional and ancient European mythology that inspired Tolkien's work.
    Not really exciting. It will be forgotten, although    The main actress - nothing against her person - is very blend and emotionless in this series (kind of reminds me of 80's and 90's actors like schwarzenegger and Stallone).
    I welcome inclusion, but it does feel strange and disrespectful to force today's views into the Tradicional and ancient European mythology that inspired Tolkien's work.
    Not really exciting. It will be forgotten, although leaving a scar in our souls.    … Expand
  35. gapakos
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    If Tolkien considered things like the 'mom buy me an ice cream or I'll scream' look a virtue as the show-runners do, he probably didn't write The Lord of The Rings. He'd absolutely love this show!
  36. mauvemage
    Sep 7, 2022
    8
    This show is pretty good, after 2 episodes I'm intrigued to see where it's going. As for all you review bombers. What's the problem. Get off your computers and do something with your life.
  37. PaddyIrish
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    Just a quick note to those giving this faecal matter a score of 10.

    A score of 10 means the show was utterly flawless. Every aspect of what you watched and are now reviewing was totally perfect and could not be bettered in any way, by any person. EVER! The acting/actors, script, delivery, direction, score, backdrops, graphics/cgi - you honestly think they were all perfect. Now let    Just a quick note to those giving this faecal matter a score of 10.

    A score of 10 means the show was utterly flawless. Every aspect of what you watched and are now reviewing was totally perfect and could not be bettered in any way, by any person. EVER!

    The acting/actors, script, delivery, direction, score, backdrops, graphics/cgi - you honestly think they were all perfect.

    Now let us remind ourselves of the 10 movies commonly considered the best of all time;

    1. Shawshank Redemption - 9.3
    2 The Godfather - 9.2
    3 Schindlers List - 9.0
    4 One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest - 8.7
    5 Casablanca - 8.5
    6= Lawrence Of Arabia - 8.3
    6= Citizen Kane - 8.3
    8= Raging Bull - 8.2
    8= Gone With The Wind - 8.2
    10 - Wizard Of Oz - 8.1

    These are all timeless classics. You'll notice that they are all original and that no-one has copied, reimagined, imitated or otherwise bastardized any of them. (I mean, who would dare?).

    So in summary, by giving the aforementioned faecal matter a 10, you are suggesting said faeces is better than all of these works of art.

    Well, your opinion is your opinion and you’re entitled to it.

    For my part, I now know your level of standards – and they are waaaaaay below mine!

    P.s. I appreciate that a weekly serial and a movie are different beasts but the comparison/lesson/chastisement still stands up.    … Expand
  38. AkaCuddles
    Sep 3, 2022
    0
    This is the biggest pile of crap I have ever seen. Anyone that is over the age of 7 will be able to see it for what it is. Please do not support this.
  39. GuestInAVest
    Sep 7, 2022
    3
    Rather than yawn your way through the early episodes of this visually interesting but definitely not-Tolkien show, I suggest re-watching the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. The constant exposition is totally cringe. The casting is awful, with the exception of a couple of the dwarfs. The story is yawnfully slow. The situations are laughable. The main character has no room for development becauseRather than yawn your way through the early episodes of this visually interesting but definitely not-Tolkien show, I suggest re-watching the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. The constant exposition is totally cringe. The casting is awful, with the exception of a couple of the dwarfs. The story is yawnfully slow. The situations are laughable. The main character has no room for development because they are shown as ludicrously "perfect" in every way and just make you cringe every time they vanquish their next opponent using Wire-Fu. In the end, she comes across as not being comfortable in the role of being a warrior and this just breaks the connection to the character. The "mysteries" are totally see through. The socio-cultural "current times" insertion of progressive messages are totally artificial and ruin the story and characters. The Hobbit wannabes are packed with cringe and are just clones of Sam and Frodo with a chromosome swap. I'm giving 2 stars, but that's just for the interesting picturesque landscapes, which must have taken a lot of crunch effort from the design teams. Kudos to them.… Expand
  40. a_r_c
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    Preface that I don't know cannon and I don't care if the show creators took creative liberties. The show, so far, is great on it's own merits. The artistic direction, execution, and depiction of fantasy is amazing, the writing is pretty good and the acting is great, The story is a bit fragmented in the first 2 episodes, but they are interesting in of themselves, and will likely comePreface that I don't know cannon and I don't care if the show creators took creative liberties. The show, so far, is great on it's own merits. The artistic direction, execution, and depiction of fantasy is amazing, the writing is pretty good and the acting is great, The story is a bit fragmented in the first 2 episodes, but they are interesting in of themselves, and will likely come together as the series goes on. It's unfortunate than an organized minority feels the need to review bomb a show because of creative decisions they find upsetting (and of course we all know what types of creative decisions these are).… Expand
  41. Ghjvfghcdghfdgh
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    Don’t listen to others if you are remotely interested in Lord of the Rings this is a nice prologue for the Tolkien franchise but as a (Tolkien Fan myself even named after him my initials being JRR) show it is the Better Call Saul of Tolkien as it is slow and uneventful but interesting and well told. Also people who say that it ruins Tolkien’s work don’t know crap about the lore as the showDon’t listen to others if you are remotely interested in Lord of the Rings this is a nice prologue for the Tolkien franchise but as a (Tolkien Fan myself even named after him my initials being JRR) show it is the Better Call Saul of Tolkien as it is slow and uneventful but interesting and well told. Also people who say that it ruins Tolkien’s work don’t know crap about the lore as the show is set during a time that was mysterious and not talked about with the work.… Expand
  42. NirvanaCrux
    Sep 7, 2022
    5
    Amazon Prime’s Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power is a truly beautiful experience that puts television programming on a cinematic scale. The show’s characters and story are authentically J.R.R. Tolkien in the best possible way. The first two episodes reeled me in and I am looking forward to premiere of the third episode on Friday. This show will appeal to lifelong fans of all ages who’reAmazon Prime’s Lord of the Rings The Rings of Power is a truly beautiful experience that puts television programming on a cinematic scale. The show’s characters and story are authentically J.R.R. Tolkien in the best possible way. The first two episodes reeled me in and I am looking forward to premiere of the third episode on Friday. This show will appeal to lifelong fans of all ages who’re readers and viewers of both the books and Peter Jackson’s timeless trilogy.… Expand
  43. MoKSho
    Sep 7, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s sad but its everything I expected it to be. The best parts are the Dwarves, Khazad Dum looks beautiful and Disa is lovely. Arondir makes a solid Elf. Sadly this isn’t Tolkien Lore. As is the bastardized version of the character of Galadriel. Abysmal. Annoying af. As are the Harfoots and the arc surrounding "Superman". The conversations are dull. Sometimes the show looks beautiful but that’s not enough to make up.… Expand
  44. busiek
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    I just watched 2 epizods with my friends, so "I've seen my share"...

    PROS: CGI (mostly) and music. CONS: break Tolkien's lore, bad writing, brain-dead dialogs and "pseudo- intelectuall" gibberish, bad acting, unlikeble charakters, creepy Hobbits, cheap costiums (plastic armors and printed fabrics) and no reason to watch it... Elfs look like humans with pointed ears, they are old and    I just watched 2 epizods with my friends, so "I've seen my share"...

    PROS: CGI (mostly) and music.

    CONS: break Tolkien's lore, bad writing, brain-dead dialogs and "pseudo- intelectuall" gibberish, bad acting, unlikeble charakters, creepy Hobbits, cheap costiums (plastic armors and printed fabrics) and no reason to watch it... Elfs look like humans with pointed ears, they are old and tired...

    0/10 for "based on Tolkien's work", 2/10 for generic fantasy...

    No more!!!    … Expand
  45. Was-thu-hal
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    Where is the horse and the rider? Where is the horn that was blowing? They have passed like rain on the mountain, like wind in the meadow. The days have gone down in the West behind the hills into shadow. How did it come to this?

    This show is a direct attack on Tolkien and spits on his grave. How did we reach this point where woke liberal activists are allowed to use Tolkien's works to    Where is the horse and the rider? Where is the horn that was blowing? They have passed like rain on the mountain, like wind in the meadow. The days have gone down in the West behind the hills into shadow. How did it come to this?

    This show is a direct attack on Tolkien and spits on his grave. How did we reach this point where woke liberal activists are allowed to use Tolkien's works to undermine everything he believed in?    … Expand
  46. Nessasio
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    I really enjoyed it since the first minutes.
    As a long time fan and reader of Tolkien's works and PJ's movies I'm not disappointed at all !
    Sure, the show starts with a lot of exposition but it is required to make it understandable for the general audience.
  47. Withywindle_Elf
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    Badly made woke trash. If you hate Tolkien and white people you'll love it.
  48. ozmox
    Sep 7, 2022
    2
    Given the budget this adapation of Tolkien's work looks very stunning. Many of the scenes are beautifully rendered. Unfortunately it suffers from very lazy writing, shallow characters, strangely paced plot development, and bad costumes. Some costumes look okay, a few uninspired, and others are literally painted chain on cloth.

    Additionally the showrunners for some reason ignore pretty    Given the budget this adapation of Tolkien's work looks very stunning. Many of the scenes are beautifully rendered. Unfortunately it suffers from very lazy writing, shallow characters, strangely paced plot development, and bad costumes. Some costumes look okay, a few uninspired, and others are literally painted chain on cloth.

    Additionally the showrunners for some reason ignore pretty much all of the Tolkien Legendarium, except for character names. The characters themselves are very different than how they are in the books. They add a bunch of new ones, unclear why, while eliminating a variety of important ones. If you're a fan of Tolkien you'll be a little confused and or frustrated.    … Expand
  49. eamonnb
    Sep 7, 2022
    1
    For me, RoP is an embarrasing failure. Turgid, dull, a hateful and infuriating lead character and a script that sounds like it was written by children. In places it looks good, but looking good isn't nearly enough.
  50. philt
    Sep 7, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Watched both episodes do not know why after half hour of the first I knew it had nothing to do with Lord of the Rings. It’s awful the dialogue alone makes it unwatchable. As for the main character Galadriel well the acting is wooden and what’s an high elf sorceress with (almost goddess like magical powers doing running round in armour and killing trolls with a knife when 10 male elves also in armour can’t kill it with bows and swords? Oh Galadriel jumps off a boat and tries to swim back to Middle Earth like that swimming New York to Liverpool? Did I mention she’s a powerful sorceress Why are all the halflings dirty? Why is there a female dwarf without a beard (On race she’s a dwarf I don’t care about her colour). Don’t remember anything about elves with human single mums as girlfriends in any of the books. After saying all this it’s taken 20 hours to watch 2 episodes because I kept falling asleep it’s that boring. No story, no likeable characters just tragically bad.… Expand
  51. JAM24
    Sep 7, 2022
    3
    Great visuals effects, good photography, mostly likable supporting characters. That’s about all that has gone well so far. The lack of a strong lead who can anchor the story is painfully noticeable. The nonsensical adaptation makes you wonder why are all elves, except Galadriel, so inept? How can you be unconscious under water and suddenly break the surface as if nothing happened? It’sGreat visuals effects, good photography, mostly likable supporting characters. That’s about all that has gone well so far. The lack of a strong lead who can anchor the story is painfully noticeable. The nonsensical adaptation makes you wonder why are all elves, except Galadriel, so inept? How can you be unconscious under water and suddenly break the surface as if nothing happened? It’s laughable to tie this fan fiction to Tolkien. Almost all the male characters are unlikable, of absurdly weak character, and a complete opposite to the source material. In summary, one should assume at this point that TROP is nothing more than a modern take on fantasy, loosely based on Tolkien’s work. If that’s the goal, they have succeeded.… Expand
  52. gromak555
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    The acting is terrible, as is the dialogue of the characters. Low-budget films look better sometimes.
  53. m_ramone
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    I don't think a review is necessary. Anyone who is a real fan of LOTR and Tolkien's work knows that ROP has nothing to do with these things.
  54. Isidar
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    Es un aburrimiento total... Que lástima de dinero tirado a la basura. Me alegro
  55. macro_zorki
    Sep 7, 2022
    2
    No spoilers: I watched the first two shows with my brother. he was indifferent to it, i thought it was boring and i was happy when it was finally over. I hoped that it woud be a good show, but they failed at the basic narrating skills. And i think most of the characters are anoying and the story isnt thought trough properly. the effects look good, but the others do much better with muchNo spoilers: I watched the first two shows with my brother. he was indifferent to it, i thought it was boring and i was happy when it was finally over. I hoped that it woud be a good show, but they failed at the basic narrating skills. And i think most of the characters are anoying and the story isnt thought trough properly. the effects look good, but the others do much better with much less money. I dont think i will continue watching.… Expand
  56. bustermuster
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    Garbage, watched the first two and they are too slow and the acting is awful. What happened to all the races the elves no longer look like elves and every one just looks like a human. the story is poor and forced diversity for sake of it give it a rest.
  57. MrSupreme
    Sep 7, 2022
    1
    Looks pretty, but that is pretty much it. Ok fine Music is also decent.
    I don't mind diversity, but sticking to the source material is more important.
    They could have had characters from other parts of the world in here to play their diversity roles so unfortunately Wokeness strikes and ruins another great story. Also the actors are not doing a bad job but they seem so out of place    Looks pretty, but that is pretty much it. Ok fine Music is also decent.
    I don't mind diversity, but sticking to the source material is more important.
    They could have had characters from other parts of the world in here to play their diversity roles so unfortunately Wokeness strikes and ruins another great story. Also the actors are not doing a bad job but they seem so out of place because of it. Another thing that really bothered me is some of the lines of the characters is supposed to sound like it is full of wisdom, but it sounds like garbage or nonsense, the writers really need a kick.    … Expand
  58. HDaneel
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    Lord of the rings, rings of Power, has already shown us an exquisite design, a precious photography and thechnique. Probably the best fantasy tv show since since GOT First season, but still faithful to the brighter atmosphere of tolkien's writing.
  59. Haiy89
    Sep 7, 2022
    1
    Disappointing and pointless adaptation. Fake story has nothing to do with Tolkien’s works.
  60. KroSha
    Sep 7, 2022
    2
    I will say upfront that the production looks excellent. Clearly they spent a lot of money on the sets, props and VFX. That's where the 2 stars come in.

    It's a pity that they didn't spend any money on the writing. The cast do their best, but this is just badly written, from plot, character and dialogue perspectives. The showrunners deserve most of the blame here, as they have put    I will say upfront that the production looks excellent. Clearly they spent a lot of money on the sets, props and VFX. That's where the 2 stars come in.

    It's a pity that they didn't spend any money on the writing. The cast do their best, but this is just badly written, from plot, character and dialogue perspectives.

    The showrunners deserve most of the blame here, as they have put themselves in a position where they have changed and disrespected a large chunk of the original Tolkien lore and destroyed any credibility that the series could have had with actual Tolkien fans. They have characters go to places and do things that directly contradict with the established canon.

    What they have created is a generic Fantasy series, which is enjoyable enough in isolation, but with the names of famous, well-loved characters. These "new" characters do not act or behave like their original selves, and that is why this is not Tolkien.

    Had Amazon commissioned a completely new series, in an original setting, and brought these production values to it, it might have done well. But this is a dreadful perversion of Tolkien's mythology that I would not even excuse as fan-fiction.    … Expand
  61. Tjale
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    Insult to Tolkien fandom.
    Except that one scene when Galadriel says "You're a wizard, Gandalf" and he answered " I'm a what?!?"... I almost cried.
    Not rating bombing, i genuinely dislike the show!
  62. maxclearance
    Sep 7, 2022
    3
    Written by immature children for immature children. No depth, no soul, no nuance. Absolute yawn fest for anyone with an iq higher than 3 digits.
  63. PatrykKeska4
    Sep 7, 2022
    4
    For now 4 stars this is the most what I can give.
    Ofcourse when we gonna ignore source material and Tolkien work, and treat this series as generic fantasy show.
    pros : * for soundtrack, not all of them but I belive it can be epic. * Dwarfs - yes dwarfs, atleast Amazon know how to create dwarfs, how to create location and right vibe. Still has nightmares after what netflix did with    For now 4 stars this is the most what I can give.
    Ofcourse when we gonna ignore source material and Tolkien work, and treat this series as generic fantasy show.

    pros :
    * for soundtrack, not all of them but I belive it can be epic.

    * Dwarfs - yes dwarfs, atleast Amazon know how to create dwarfs, how to create location and right vibe. Still has nightmares after what netflix did with Witcher series and dwarfs.

    * CGI, open world , some location feels a little bit plastic but overall we can see what costed a lot in this series. Honestly i preffer more dark and dirty characterisation

    cons:

    * a completely unsuccessful casting, most of the characters are not fit. Honestly I'm surprised, i thought it will be complete disaster but some characters are better than in trailers.

    * Logic - actually lack of logic,

    * Garadiel - Most annoying and wooden played character

    * poor dialogues - mother of god... Someone try to force make epic elvish Proverbs which actually has no sens at all...

    * for now poor writing - what can I say.
    I fell asleep in the first episode. Episode two is way better and this is the reason why Amazon dicided to release two at once, otherway most of the reviews should be around 1/2.

    * Actually there is no middle earth here, I'm mean this vibe which Peter Jackson bring on the screens.

    * Costimues - yes, When I did put a CGI and locations in pros, I'cant say same about outfits.All of them looks "clean" and feels plastic...

    * I did complain about casting, from a view an actor fitting to the role, right now i have even worse feeling about species overall looks except dwarfs.
    Don't get me wrong, But Elves should looks epic like "higher class" than humans. Exactly how Jacson show them. Most of them looks exactly like my neightbours... Most funny is there is one Elves which facial structure
    is right for Elvs and this characters is Arondir. Still i wish we had Elvs with long blond hairs.

    * diversity - yes... Best way to ruin the show becouse you have to mix everthing and evryone... Is it that hard to respect lore, and give everyone a right respect ?
    There is a lot of ways to do it right. I don't want to see "myself" as an Elf or Dwarf BECOUSE I don't have attributes which are specific for this species... Is it that hard to do it ? Where most of "diversity" beliver see the problem. EVERYONE DON'T HAVE TO FIT EVERYHERE... We all are diffrent and this make us special.    … Expand
  64. Kuroneko87
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    They just deleted a bunch of negative reviews. AGAIN.
    Terrible show, go watch House of the dragon instead.

    They made sure this dumpsterfire has a higher score than House of the dragon.
    Ofcourse they did...
  65. Theobus
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    Please don’t listen the gatekeepers who review bomb the show just cause thème is tree black actors ! This show is a really good adaptation of tolkien work ! PJ’s movies had thé sale trolling et the release but now we considerate it as a masterpiece
  66. MyDriveMyHome
    Sep 7, 2022
    2
    A new form of energy was found, unlimited in scope and power. Spinning so fast, immeasurable rounds per minute Tolkien's grave has become a source of heat that can power cities, who knows even nations. This digital compost of show is smelly and laughable, only a blind bat will say this abomination has any merit. After watching the first 2 episodes, a pure gold comedy done so bad it'sA new form of energy was found, unlimited in scope and power. Spinning so fast, immeasurable rounds per minute Tolkien's grave has become a source of heat that can power cities, who knows even nations. This digital compost of show is smelly and laughable, only a blind bat will say this abomination has any merit. After watching the first 2 episodes, a pure gold comedy done so bad it's actually funny. Plot - 0/10
    Acting - 3/10
    Dialog - 0/10
    Pacing - -1/10
    Music - 4/10
    Direction - 2/10
    Camera - 4/10
    CGI - 7/10
    Post - 2/10    … Expand
  67. lloyder
    Sep 7, 2022
    1
    This program does not justify the increase in the price of the Amazon subscription. poor story. Disastrous actors with a lack of charisma. Characters taken from a children's story. Plot full of topics. A totally forgettable series after seeing it. A shame to miss the opportunity to develop a dark fantasy story, which is what Tolkien really wanted to convey in his books.
  68. SAN4ES_86
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    Просто ужасно и не достоверно. Если есть желающие добавить в кино все тенденции современного мира в лице цветных, лгбт и прочего ТАК создайте свое что то новое. Не лезьте туда, кто вас никто не просит, не надо менять и идти в разрез с книгой.Просто ужасно и не достоверно. Если есть желающие добавить в кино все тенденции современного мира в лице цветных, лгбт и прочего ТАК создайте свое что то новое. Не лезьте туда, кто вас никто не просит, не надо менять и идти в разрез с книгой.
  69. Gaalril
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    When you take a previously made fictional infrastructure and monetize it, you ought to respect its story. But changing it to nonsense and badly written, no round characters with ideological intent, that's another level... It really doesn't merit a view. And that's something terribly sad.
  70. Kurina
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    Go woke go broke. Tolkien must turn in his tomb, it's a shame that some greedy company can take some masterpiece and change it into turd.
  71. NPinto
    Sep 7, 2022
    2
    A soulless interpretation of the franchise, using only bits from the Appendices, and mixing a great deal of bad fan-fiction. Bad script, wooden acting, and overall boredom. Only thing that doesn't make this a complete disaster is the special effect (and even then, there are scenes where the transition of SFX and real actors are obvious). There are here and there small nods to the originalA soulless interpretation of the franchise, using only bits from the Appendices, and mixing a great deal of bad fan-fiction. Bad script, wooden acting, and overall boredom. Only thing that doesn't make this a complete disaster is the special effect (and even then, there are scenes where the transition of SFX and real actors are obvious). There are here and there small nods to the original story, but since the showrunners don't have the rights to the time period they decided to write, a great deal is contradicting the lore, to the point of distorting topics that were fundamental to the story in general. All in all, its a train wreck that can only be enjoyed if you don't know the original story (or if you don't care).… Expand
  72. Ringlord2412
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i like the series very much, watch it and then form your own opinion - don't let a few complainers badmouth the series… Expand
  73. EduardeRossell
    Sep 7, 2022
    1
    I don't understand indifference amazon has for tolkien's work.
    It is one of the greatest literary works of all time.
  74. Vinningmoviegod
    Sep 7, 2022
    0
    When a couple of hacks think they are better than a literary giant and set about changing his work, those flames should be stomped out like the destructive force it is. No one should encourage this, no dollar should be funding this, no effort should be made to sell this. This is a travesty, a shame, an utter embarrassment, this is a disgusting, putrid pile of faeces that attracts fliesWhen a couple of hacks think they are better than a literary giant and set about changing his work, those flames should be stomped out like the destructive force it is. No one should encourage this, no dollar should be funding this, no effort should be made to sell this. This is a travesty, a shame, an utter embarrassment, this is a disgusting, putrid pile of faeces that attracts flies like its defenders and apologists. Its record should be wiped, future generations should not discover that this was once made.… Expand
  75. Billyliar87
    Sep 7, 2022
    8
    Honestly, not bad at all. Easy to follow, exciting, motivated characters. Anybody who gives it below a 5 I'd love to hear your "non-internet troll" opinion. There is really nothing horribly wrong with it. If you like fantasy, or LotR give it a go. If you look at most of the negative review's it's the only one they ever wrote.
  76. FtheCCap
    Sep 6, 2022
    2
    Spent a billion making it pretty while letting the custodial staff write the script
  77. Thazari
    Sep 6, 2022
    1
    So I personally don't really care about whether or not the show is woke or faithful to the source material, as long as the show is entertaining on its own. Unfortunately it is not. While the scenery and cgi are amazing, the dialogue is weak and the moment to moment events just don't really feel cohesive or making any sense. While the world looks pretty, the plot feels soulless and fails toSo I personally don't really care about whether or not the show is woke or faithful to the source material, as long as the show is entertaining on its own. Unfortunately it is not. While the scenery and cgi are amazing, the dialogue is weak and the moment to moment events just don't really feel cohesive or making any sense. While the world looks pretty, the plot feels soulless and fails to captivate me, which kind of ruins the stakes.… Expand
  78. joechang2022
    Sep 6, 2022
    2
    Looks great, but the story is uninteresting. We all know what's going to happen in the end, but I haven't been convinced that I want to know how.
  79. Iyunzusto
    Sep 6, 2022
    5
    It's actually pretty entertaining and an absolute feast for the eyes. There's a decent amount of suspenseful writing.

    As for the diversity issue, here's the problem. It's that it feels inauthentic. It's forced. And that takes you out of the immersion which compromises the experience. People are not racist for questioning black hobbits. Why are black people black? It's a defense against    It's actually pretty entertaining and an absolute feast for the eyes. There's a decent amount of suspenseful writing.

    As for the diversity issue, here's the problem. It's that it feels inauthentic. It's forced. And that takes you out of the immersion which compromises the experience.

    People are not racist for questioning black hobbits. Why are black people black? It's a defense against equatorial sunlight. So why would there be black hobbits and white hobbits originating from the same northern-europe-analogue climate? Also why, if they're an insular society, are the black people still black and the white people still white? You mean they haven't cross bred for thousands of years?

    So because it's not believable, it comes across for what it really is - the ideological efforts of the casting team to inject diversity and inclusion for the sake of diversity and inclusion. Instead of thinking about the plot and characters, now I'm thinking of some diversity officer on the production team listing quotas for black hobbits.    … Expand
  80. Qcard
    Sep 6, 2022
    1
    expensive and pretty CGI which makes it look fake. Absolutely horribly written characters. without LOTR name could be a 4/5 fan film. Amazon has sullied Tolkien's and even Jacksons good name.
  81. eJay222
    Sep 6, 2022
    2
    The most boring, didn't even finish the first episode, and of course some of the characters in this universe that shouldn't be there I don't particularly like either.
  82. aksu
    Sep 6, 2022
    0
    The two episodes are very poorly written and has a lock of technical problems in terms of narrative, plot and character development. It's very odd to see a billion budget mainstream serie with such bad techniques.

    Despite visuals, the use of patternized armors and weapons make some scenes very boring. The landscape and cities are gorgeous, but the series does't show nothing from a    The two episodes are very poorly written and has a lock of technical problems in terms of narrative, plot and character development. It's very odd to see a billion budget mainstream serie with such bad techniques.

    Despite visuals, the use of patternized armors and weapons make some scenes very boring.

    The landscape and cities are gorgeous, but the series does't show nothing from a closer point of view, we see only static images from a far take.

    I really didin't like the "short hair" elf thing, but why almost all male elven characters must have shor hair? It makes no sense.

    The main character, Galadriel, she is very anoying and lack development, the character doesn't fit the role of Galadriel fro J. R. R. Tolkien, but ok, it's just an adaptation.

    Now, talking about the whole adaptation thing. The serie is a very bad Tolkien adaptation.
    If the series didn't carry the Tolkien name, it wouldnt be more than a mediocre show.    … Expand
  83. iamvaro
    Sep 6, 2022
    0
    The show has very bad acting and hideous writing . A disgrace to Tolkien's legacy.
  84. Mack_Bolan
    Sep 6, 2022
    0
    This tv show has some good scenery and cgi special effects, but there is nothing else of quality in the show at all. It has the usual modern woke agenda you often see in low quality tv shows and movies. It has poor casting, poor acting, poor direction, poor script writing and an extremely poor story structure. Perhaps the biggest failure of all, is that it claims to be true to Tolkien'sThis tv show has some good scenery and cgi special effects, but there is nothing else of quality in the show at all. It has the usual modern woke agenda you often see in low quality tv shows and movies. It has poor casting, poor acting, poor direction, poor script writing and an extremely poor story structure. Perhaps the biggest failure of all, is that it claims to be true to Tolkien's setting, but this could not be further from the truth, it completely and utterly fails in every way possible to be ture to Tolkien's creation.… Expand
  85. Emerson1979
    Sep 6, 2022
    1
    Horrível, desnecessário, sonolento, sem impacto e outros adjetivos para a série que ninguém pediu para ser produzida!
  86. jke2500
    Sep 6, 2022
    0
    There is nothing Tolkien here. Some place names and character names but the characters that bear the Tolkien names are not the characters Tolkien created. I would give this less than a star if I could.

    "Evil cannot create anything new, they can only corrupt and ruin good forces have invented or made" J. R. R. Tolkien “I cordially dislike allegory in all its manifestations, and always    There is nothing Tolkien here. Some place names and character names but the characters that bear the Tolkien names are not the characters Tolkien created. I would give this less than a star if I could.

    "Evil cannot create anything new, they can only corrupt and ruin good forces have invented or made" J. R. R. Tolkien

    “I cordially dislike allegory in all its manifestations, and always have done so since I grew old and wary enough to detect its presence. I much prefer history – true or feigned– with its varied applicability to the thought and experience of readers." J.R.R. Tolkien P. S. I love the part where we meet Whiskey Jack for the first time. He tells Galadriel "We're Bridgeburners First in Last Out." So epic.    … Expand
  87. ArAdunakhor
    Sep 6, 2022
    1
    Give just 1 because I liked the idea of constructing the plot and characters history step by step and with a bit of mystery. But STOP. You wan a fantasy story with all the politically correct features? Ok no problem. CREATE IT without abusing the name and the work of Tolkien. I'll wath this new saga. But here you have done a great mistake. You have corrupted and distorted a so wellGive just 1 because I liked the idea of constructing the plot and characters history step by step and with a bit of mystery. But STOP. You wan a fantasy story with all the politically correct features? Ok no problem. CREATE IT without abusing the name and the work of Tolkien. I'll wath this new saga. But here you have done a great mistake. You have corrupted and distorted a so well described setting. I can understand some narrative adaptations, ok, but not the horrors the every fan of Tolkien has already underlined. It' self evident that you have done this on purpose, just to raise audience around the planned and guided polemics. It's very sad to say this, because a lot of people work around this projects, but I wish you will correct or fail and close. For now the fans should boycott...… Expand
  88. ramm1x
    Sep 6, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nothing to say to this crab show and horrible Galadriel story and the most shi*y acting I ever see… Expand
  89. Russian_Bot_456
    Sep 6, 2022
    0
    Woke twitter garbage. Casting is awful. The black elf and hobbit make this a 0/10
  90. Rivelus
    Sep 6, 2022
    10
    Amazing series! Very nice script. This review bomb doesn't make sense, just some idiots crying for nothing.
  91. Cd92
    Sep 6, 2022
    0
    More of this woke progressive **** They've absolutely butchered this, shouldn't even be associated with the lord of the rings.
  92. JoA1973
    Sep 6, 2022
    0
    For those who feel criticism of this show is racist/sexist, go look at the rating for the GOT prequel series. This show is horribly written and the acting is atrocious. There is no defense of it. I'm not a rabid Tolkien fan nor have I read the original material. I'm simply a consumer of science fiction/fantasy stories and I can tell you this show blows. Such a massive opportunity wasted.
  93. anonusername678
    Sep 6, 2022
    0
    Evil cannot create anything new, they can only corrupt.

    "Melkor spent his spirit in envy and hate, until at last he could make nothing save in mockery of the thought of others, and all their work he destroyed if he could." - J. R. R. Tolkein
  94. jaco111
    Sep 6, 2022
    0
    It's ok as a screensaver, but don't forget to turn the sound off, otherwise the dialogs might give you a serious headache.
  95. jaijai09
    Sep 6, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, a huge LOTR fan, read the books, watched the movies, extended and normal, Hobbit, extended and normal, over and over again. Was very excited when I heard about Amazon making this show... then heard about all the bad ratings and when I heard that Amazon removed ratings, I was already sceptic but I really, and I mean it, REALLY wanted to give it a chance and started watching it without any prejudice. What can I say? It's a disgrace and a bad joke. It's not about the obviously woke selected characters, that so many people mention, middle earth was a wild mix of creatures and people and hobbits and whatsoever... but wtf? No story, generic and bs plot, the characters unlikeable, the dialogues stupid and constructed like they were created by Mrs. Mastersons for the school theater. Galadriel looks like some average and boring Karen from New Jersey on her way to Walmart... the other characters, gosh... and of course SHE alone will do it, the evil men are all against her while she is brave blah blah. The CGI sucks, sorry and this scene where the king stands next to Elrond you see how cheap the ears have been attached, it looks like there are 2 office workers standing next to each other on a boring office party and chitchat about their colleague Peter, who again is too drunk. 500M USD ... why not hire Peter Jackson? Ah yeah, he would have sent Karen to Walmart instead into this show. Elon was right, when he twittered about Tolkien turning in his grave. Nonetheless interested why pal Jesus crashed into the scene at the beginning of episode 2 :)))… Expand
  96. TheStafflynx
    Sep 6, 2022
    0
    I really don’t like the direction they took this series. Changing much of the established lore along with adding unnecessary “original characters” makes for a product that barely resembles the source material.
    I feel the compression of the timeline was also inappropriate.
    Also what the hell is with the Harfoot accent, it’s almost a caricature Irish accent and borderline offensive.
  97. RoJoelGoat
    Sep 6, 2022
    2
    --Looks Pretty (usually), But That's All--
    Atrocious writing. The dialog is especially awful. Implausible plot, character actions, et al. Embarrassing, amateurish, pseudo-intellectual sludge. Comparable to a paper that would receive a C grade in a High School creative writing class. Just, no.
  98. CrudManAdz
    Sep 6, 2022
    0
    Opening troll scene a waste of displaying elfish combat efficiency as an elite unit who have survived for centuries on the hunt etc … measly snow troll kills a few and no team work. Galadriel simply does solo sword jump stupidity. Overly dramatic moments at times. Let it build before just constant emotional music and pauses. Just cringe.
  99. skepticck
    Sep 6, 2022
    2
    Looks good but writing is terrible, this script seems written by people who never read a book in their lives and were more interested in injecting themselves and their politics into the script instead of writing a good story, not that they would even know how to. Scored 2 for the visuals because the rest is abysmal, the story and the acting are just bad.
  100. jubjub92
    Sep 6, 2022
    2
    I can spend all day picking put the blatant lore inaccuracies, but at the end of the day the show is just boring. Poor script, poor cinematography, soundtrack is decent but bland, a few good visuals, plot is convoluted and dull. 2/10
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  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.
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  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.
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  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]
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