The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Prime Video | Release Date: September 2, 2022
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PJMZdanowskiSep 3, 2022
Surprisingly good. It has a great production value and quickly grabs attention. I have a feeling in might be epic in the end. Give it a chance and don’t let the haters make you loose a cool adventure:)
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jhgodfreySep 2, 2022
Very strong start: Taut pacing, detailed characterizations, understated-yet-specific acting, and otherworldy special effects. I was one of those nerds who read everything, including the appendices and the Silmarillion, and I am very pleased.
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mikec21Sep 3, 2022
honestly these reviews are a joke lol. good so far. lore isnt as bad as people make out to be so far. other than soldier gal, and hobbits/harfoots. and probably the balrog
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bluemonkey93Sep 7, 2022
Reminds me of the first time I saw the movies - stunning sets, intricate costumes, beautiful language and flow of dialogue, complex characters, and a fulfilling look at the world Tolkien created. Can't wait for the rest of the series!
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gutsaacSep 4, 2022
LOTR fan here, who actually read the books. Yes, even the Silmarillion. Great show so far. Don’t get all the hate.
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ArmitasSep 5, 2022
I am a conservative and a Tolkien fan. I have seen hours of conservative video about how woke and bad this was going to be. I started the first episode chanting "No woke, no woke, no woke" and after 2 episodes I found nothing I would callI am a conservative and a Tolkien fan. I have seen hours of conservative video about how woke and bad this was going to be. I started the first episode chanting "No woke, no woke, no woke" and after 2 episodes I found nothing I would call woke. I fell into the fantasy by the second scene. IMO, if this wasn't so negatively hyped we would not see these ratings. Characters. The main character, Galadriel, is quickly unlikeable but not in a accidental way. She is obsessed with a coming darkness, and so isn't lovable and care free. The only mistake I can see so far is here trying to swim what would be the Atlantic ocean. The hobbits don't like what we expect, but they are just coming out, they are in hiding and in fear. They had their fancy clean homes in the shire because the rangers protected them. The dwarves were awesome. Music. Good, but not memorable. No memorable themes.

Dialogue. The dialogue is good, with the occasional poetic and dire lines which come off well and what you would expect in a Tolkien story. Woke. The only thing you could call woke is the fact that there are races you do not expect. That said, Tolkien built his world around our own, with Europe as middle earth. It is not a stretch to imagine our own races would be there as Tolkien included Arabic people in the world. Why wouldn't dwarves and elves go through whatever made the various races. The whole world loves Tolkien, and they want to see themselves in what is going on. I don't think it's being politically correct, I think it's just opening the world up for more people to put themselves into it. This review is my opinion based on the first 2 episodes.… Expand
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Distopia23Sep 4, 2022
I like the show.
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Alejandro4Sep 5, 2022
La serie es excelente, con un alto nivel de efectos. Es un espectáculo visual!!! No merece los malos comentarios de los fan racistas molestos por la inclusión de personas de color
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duckballs22Sep 3, 2022
TL;DR: hardly as “woke” as people make it out to be, and above all a good show that is worth watching

The series really lies somewhere between a 7 and an 8 (as of episode 2) but sadly the show has become the target of “anti-woke” reviewTL;DR: hardly as “woke” as people make it out to be, and above all a good show that is worth watching

The series really lies somewhere between a 7 and an 8 (as of episode 2) but sadly the show has become the target of “anti-woke” review bombers with an alarming amount of time on their hands. I urge people to actually watch the show and form their own opinion outside of the online conservative echo chamber.

Any worries I had about the show were eased after the first episode, and the series shows tremendous promise, alongside stunning visuals and some great performances.

When studios take liberties with and even contradict the established lore, alarm bells understandably ring in many heads, including my own. But then I think about the Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War games, two outstanding games (microtransactions aside). I also take comfort in knowing that I can simply acknowledge and ignore any inconsistencies, because an interpretative spin-off is just that, and nothing more. The driving force behind these negative reviews is less the holding of Tolkien’s lore as sacred, and more an ideological disdain for anything perceived as overly PC. I do think there are many shows that do overdo it in this regard with little else to offer, but Rings of Power is not this. These characters happen to be ethnic minorities, but they are far from talentless actors shoehorned in to fit an agenda. For example, in his portrayal of the harfoot Sadoc Burrows, Lenny Henry perfectly encapsulates the beloved, humble disposition of the Hobbits we grew to adore over the course of Tolkien’s masterpiece.

In essence, this is a good but far from perfect show, which any sane person can see succeeds far more as a tribute to Tolkien’s beautiful world than a personal attack on conservatives. Watch and judge for yourself. Don’t get sucked in by the mob.… Expand
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davidlebanalSep 6, 2022
Good show, good pace so far. Not boringly action-packed like a marvel movie, and not a snore fest either. It's laying out the foundation of an interesting story. It doesn't show gore or sex for the sake of it. It looks and sounds great.
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Enne_Sep 9, 2022
The criticisms of the Tolkenians are ridiculous! we must consider this series as an alternative universe, where they do what they want, even rightly differently from the books
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niniomelonSep 4, 2022
I am enjoying this series like a child. After following this saga in my teens, the first two episodes bring me back very nice moments.
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Vashek9Sep 2, 2022
Pleasantly surprised by the visuals and overall building of the story, great jumping to different places, great acting
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StridermaxSep 2, 2022
The first two episodes of the show are so very delightful. The music was on point. The visuals look fantastic, and the characters are great. It feels like going back home to Middle-Earth. I have my nit-picks like Galadriel starting soThe first two episodes of the show are so very delightful. The music was on point. The visuals look fantastic, and the characters are great. It feels like going back home to Middle-Earth. I have my nit-picks like Galadriel starting so annoyingly prideful, but I think her character development will play out in future episodes. I also wish that the prologue was longer. Regardless, none of that affected how amazing the show is. I look forward to seeing more … Expand
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VillagerSep 3, 2022
Amazing show
As a fan of Tolkien I was pleased to see something new about Middle-Earth
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Abhilash17Sep 4, 2022
It's Amazing Series , started very well, it's so refreshing and the actors are well casted, cinematography is fabulous, great visual effects, also the costume design, dialogues, storyline, presentation, set design, People need to stop hatingIt's Amazing Series , started very well, it's so refreshing and the actors are well casted, cinematography is fabulous, great visual effects, also the costume design, dialogues, storyline, presentation, set design, People need to stop hating it , i saw many people are hating it before even the release of this beautiful series, , so far I'm enjoying and everything is perfect and epic, things started to escalate amazingly , HOD is looking amature after seeing Rings of Power… Expand
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mirantSep 5, 2022
The 2 episodes we have seen so far show gorgeos scenarios, excellent visual effects and very nice music. Actors are really good, and the story so far is ok. Vote should be 8 for this 2 episodes. I give 10 to help correct the trolls giving 0.
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VinRakSep 5, 2022
I really don't understand the negative reviews! I watched the first episode as a Lord of the Rings fan and am very pleased with how the character of the literature and especially the films has been preserved. It has just been modernized!I really don't understand the negative reviews! I watched the first episode as a Lord of the Rings fan and am very pleased with how the character of the literature and especially the films has been preserved. It has just been modernized! If the series were just like the movies, it would be boring! I personally think that no matter what Amazon would have produced, people here would have complained and cried about it. That was clear in advance! And then the new variation in skin tones seems to be a main complaint. I'm losing my faith! Lord of the Rings is a work of fiction, detached from the bonds of the earth. Just because skin color is often tied to a specific culture in our world doesn't mean it has to be the case in this series. Humans are not bound to a particular cultures because of their physique, but because of history. The world of Lord of the Rings has a history of its own though, so why would there be **** racial segregation??? And just because it was more monotonous in the previous films and books, luckily it doesn't have to be the same in newer works! Art just keeps evolving!

If you can't handle that, at least don't try to spoil the fun of the series for others! Almost everything I see here is driven by hate. Keep the hate for yourself, I don't need it! I'm not a native English speaker, but I still hope I was able to make my point clear.… Expand
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ScorpionbrewSep 5, 2022
Fantastic expansion on the lord of the rings series! I was hesitant at first but it turns out to be a wonderful story and cast
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jacybfbSep 2, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a great impressive show, great photography. … Expand
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ZippolotSep 3, 2022
I had a great time watching this. Visuals are very good, had to listen to the german audio ( its...ok ), story so far is classic fantasy with a Lotr sugar coating. Hard core fans could be disapointed. I have a different picture of Elrond, butI had a great time watching this. Visuals are very good, had to listen to the german audio ( its...ok ), story so far is classic fantasy with a Lotr sugar coating. Hard core fans could be disapointed. I have a different picture of Elrond, but in the end I can live with the actor. Watching this series you have to tone down the massive exagerated expectations and you will have a good time.… Expand
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hevi7896Sep 4, 2022
Pretty good so far, best visuals that have ever been seen in a tv show. Give it a shot. This site needs to do something about review bombing.
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PixeldisSep 3, 2022
Surprisingly happy with the series so far. The landscape are absolutely stunning. The changes made to Tolkiens original work make sense and I think set us for a fun interesting storyline.

The show feels like a mature fairytale. It feelsSurprisingly happy with the series so far. The landscape are absolutely stunning. The changes made to Tolkiens original work make sense and I think set us for a fun interesting storyline.

The show feels like a mature fairytale. It feels whimsical, wholesome, and epic.… Expand
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Malice9cSep 2, 2022
Leaving a 10, the review bombing on this series is ridiculous. I don't understand why people get so upset with seeing women on the screen. Lets not pretend there isn't some racism and sexism going on with this review bomb.
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pedrodelreiSep 4, 2022
How dare they use black characters and three dimentional women characters, that's not Tolkien's idea of middle earth.
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Jojo613Sep 2, 2022
People, how can you be giving this show a 2.3 average, and something like the Witcher a 9.9?? Come on. Two episodes in and you've decided you don't like it. When I envisioned Middle Earth as a child, I saw it in this show - - spectacular,People, how can you be giving this show a 2.3 average, and something like the Witcher a 9.9?? Come on. Two episodes in and you've decided you don't like it. When I envisioned Middle Earth as a child, I saw it in this show - - spectacular, beautiful, ethereal, as Tolkien wanted us to. Diverse, beautiful creatures and magic everywhere. I'm looking forward to more. The CGI is insanely good and the story is fresh and exciting... Deeply spiritual in sharing the fight of light against darkness. Give it a chance and try not to be so cynical. The show is outstanding!!!… Expand
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JurojinSep 2, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hervorragend wieder in diese Welt einzutauchen zu dürfen, hat mir sehr gut gefallen.… Expand
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BushikensaiSep 2, 2022
We are only two episodes in and the visuals are spectacular and the story is only just beginning to be told. I am pleasantly surprised given the amount of unfair negativity around the series. I would advise people to watch and judgeWe are only two episodes in and the visuals are spectacular and the story is only just beginning to be told. I am pleasantly surprised given the amount of unfair negativity around the series. I would advise people to watch and judge themselves, as I for one will be watching all of it as it comes out.… Expand
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BillyBokiSep 2, 2022
I have enjoyed every minute of the show. Must see for all fantasy lovers ! I love the way races, main characters and places of middle earth are presented.
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fredt1981Sep 3, 2022
So far this is wonderful story telling. True to the original story -- more than the first 3 movies which I still think are great just another's perspective. The scenes are magnificent. And, nothing like those last 3 movies that were suchSo far this is wonderful story telling. True to the original story -- more than the first 3 movies which I still think are great just another's perspective. The scenes are magnificent. And, nothing like those last 3 movies that were such a waste. Boring what has become typical of reviews concerning movies with female lead - the little boys post stereotypical nonsense over and over -- almost robotic like.… Expand
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cchenders40Sep 3, 2022
Don’t believe the review bombers it is clear that the makers of this show love the property and are handling it with care and respect. The direction and production value in this show is unmatched, the acting is great, the cinematographyDon’t believe the review bombers it is clear that the makers of this show love the property and are handling it with care and respect. The direction and production value in this show is unmatched, the acting is great, the cinematography beautiful, and the casting perfect. Loving it so far.… Expand
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LillabalooSep 3, 2022
Really irritating when industry bots target big releases like the The Rings of Power with bogus 0 votes just to skew the ratings. The first 2 episodes were fabulous. Coming from a well worn reader of Tolkien (including The Silmarillion), thisReally irritating when industry bots target big releases like the The Rings of Power with bogus 0 votes just to skew the ratings. The first 2 episodes were fabulous. Coming from a well worn reader of Tolkien (including The Silmarillion), this is an adaptation that captures the lyricism, beauty and terror of Tolkien’s world. Can’t wait for more. Gorgeous stuff.… Expand
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TellGoodStoriesSep 2, 2022
In 3 Words: Cinematic, Beautiful, Engaging -- I feel like everyone hating on this has gotten too jaded and sensitive. I went into this expecting it to be a let down based on all the early negativity from some quarters. I was majorly superIn 3 Words: Cinematic, Beautiful, Engaging -- I feel like everyone hating on this has gotten too jaded and sensitive. I went into this expecting it to be a let down based on all the early negativity from some quarters. I was majorly super impressed by this. This is very well done - the sound track, the acting, it feels like something Peter Jackson might have done, the creativity of the scenery and the inspired sequences. I wish I could take all the predisposed haters off of santa's Christmas list. This was a highly enjoyable watch and Amazon needs to receive very positive kudos for what the created. To all you die-hard haters - you're making our culture worse not better.… Expand
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pouya_ccSep 2, 2022
The amazing series ever! I'm so exited to watch this series, because I love Tolkien books.
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CalinyonSep 2, 2022
Stunning visuals, good pace and while there are some things missing from the books, I still think it's a good story.
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BohdaSep 3, 2022
Amazing stuff. I excited it so much as a Tolkien fan. For me there is nothing wrong with adaptation
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DedragoSep 2, 2022
First of all, I really appreciate people defending all the professor's astonishing job. Tolkien did form the way we imagine all fantasy worlds. As for the show, it has a really great picture, sound and music. It may be inaccurate to theFirst of all, I really appreciate people defending all the professor's astonishing job. Tolkien did form the way we imagine all fantasy worlds. As for the show, it has a really great picture, sound and music. It may be inaccurate to the original lore but please remember that the show is based on original writings, not a word-by-word interpretation. With all that said, just enjoy the story and characters and skip these negative thoughts. It's a perfect reason to celebrate the Middle-earth and appreciate the work of Tolkien and all talented and hardworking people behind the show. I'll give 10 in order to achieve the balance because this show deserves much more than 0s of angry fans.… Expand
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Adrian1911Sep 2, 2022
the two first episodes are excellent. Great pacing, good story, and intriguing characters! Can’t wait to see the rest. Don’t miss it!
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Sonya12Sep 2, 2022
I did not expect anything good from the series after the trailer and promotional photos. I expected the same piece of crap as the Witcher from Netflix and Amazon's Wheel of Time. But after watching the first two episodes without a break...I did not expect anything good from the series after the trailer and promotional photos. I expected the same piece of crap as the Witcher from Netflix and Amazon's Wheel of Time. But after watching the first two episodes without a break... I'm delighted! Amazon, you did it! This is amazing. Visual, sound, presentation. Absolutely charming dwarves and elves. I look forward to the next series.… Expand
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GnafarSep 3, 2022
I like the show.
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metamind16Sep 3, 2022
As a lifelong Tolkien devotee I just had to counter the unrelenting review bombers out there. Yes, liberties are taken with the source material. Then again, the source material and the second age lend themselves perfectly for it. Regardless:As a lifelong Tolkien devotee I just had to counter the unrelenting review bombers out there. Yes, liberties are taken with the source material. Then again, the source material and the second age lend themselves perfectly for it. Regardless: the production values, the sweeping vistas of Valinor and Middle Earth. The acting. I was immersed and entertained. I even put up with Lenny Henry as a hobbit! Well, Harfoot. The haters gonna hate I guess. I was somewhat apprehensive myself at first. But the racist vitriol in some of the reviews! This is Tolkien in our firm for all humanity to enjoy. As Tolkien''s Saga goes: it is timeless, but adapted to be more inclusive. It does not bother me. We live in the present, not in 1950's Oxford. I only wish they would throw all that cash at an anthology series of The Silmarillion. That would be my dream show! Keep going Amazon!… Expand
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LordBarcoSep 2, 2022
Haters of Amazon are hurt because this show is perfect… cinematography, scenery, characters, plot… even the Harfoots who I wasn’t convinced at first were great.
This show is promising and I expect Amazon does not get hindered by the patheticHaters of Amazon are hurt because this show is perfect… cinematography, scenery, characters, plot… even the Harfoots who I wasn’t convinced at first were great.
This show is promising and I expect Amazon does not get hindered by the pathetic reviews of sad people who cannot appreciate the grandness of this show.
I’m happy as a Tolkien fan to have the chance of witnessing this new adaptation. It will have flaws (Jackson’s movies were perfect and flawed) they will deviate from the source material (Jackson’s movies did not follow the source material either) but it will be amazing, just as the Jackson trilogy. To all true Tolkien fans, do not heed these haters, sit, relax, and enjoy!… Expand
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TheoDorokhovSep 2, 2022
Incredible plot, surprisingly great cast. Visually gorgeous. Didn't expect something really decent after Wheels of Time, but I got my personal Tolkien's Renaissance)
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probuilder05Sep 2, 2022
Looking forward a great deal to this new interpretation of Tolkien's work. Personally most excited for the Harfoots and their storylines!
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Viktorr_OdinsonSep 2, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Série muito boa, com uma produção ótima, personagens interessantes e também com uma trilha marcante, vale muito a pena!… Expand
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aligalahanSep 2, 2022
This is a fantastic show. Incredibly detailed world building with multiple interesting characters view points, full of action, suspense, wonder. It is truly a masterpiece. Please ignore all of the downvoters simply because they dislike theThis is a fantastic show. Incredibly detailed world building with multiple interesting characters view points, full of action, suspense, wonder. It is truly a masterpiece. Please ignore all of the downvoters simply because they dislike the minority representation. If they can pass over that they can see what a true masterpiece this. Actor playing Silvan Elf is incredibly talented. Kudos to him. There are so many cool characters here. This is truly Game Of Thrones reborn, even better. Thank you thank you Amazon Prime.… Expand
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AbdulkSep 2, 2022
It's wonderful to be able to revisit Middle Earth. And it's a very good ADAPTATION.
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hollanoSep 2, 2022
Visually stunning! Gorgeous sets, costumes, vistas. Incredible score. Intriguing story.
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PzolskySep 13, 2022
It’s not RaYcIsT to point out the break in continuity in presenting a dark skinned elf and dark skinned dwarves. What happened to them all in the third age for the LoTR and Hobbit movies? Black actors could have portrayed all the theIt’s not RaYcIsT to point out the break in continuity in presenting a dark skinned elf and dark skinned dwarves. What happened to them all in the third age for the LoTR and Hobbit movies? Black actors could have portrayed all the the harfoots, who Tolkien specified had ‘browner skin’ and could have played ALL of the ‘Southlanders’ as Tolkien had already stated dark skinned men lived further south. But no, we had to be subjected to completely illogical scenarios. Apart from the green screen cgi, this is a joke. The dialogue is poor. No one with an IQ over 90 would give this 10/10. Watch an episode of this then go and watch Fellowship of the Ring to realize who is providing the fake reviews and all the FAKE up votes/down votes on this site.… Expand
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TidalSep 2, 2022
The show is absolutely amazing. It’s visually stunning, a truly cinematic experience with very good actors and characters beautifully developed in a plot that promises great things. All the magic and essence of Tolkien is there. A milestoneThe show is absolutely amazing. It’s visually stunning, a truly cinematic experience with very good actors and characters beautifully developed in a plot that promises great things. All the magic and essence of Tolkien is there. A milestone in television. For sure it will be one of the most watched shows of the year and a front runner for the awards season.… Expand
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ShiburoSep 2, 2022
This show is clearly trying to destroy a masterpiece. Do not waste your time with this, go for the books or the lord of the rings trilogy.
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pigskin_ramboSep 3, 2022
Tolkien's universe tainted by current political agenda. The episodes are boring and very little happens, long scenes about insignificant events just to pass time and super short fighting scenes to spare $.
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DickDastardlySep 2, 2022
This is the most expensive acclaimed series in history? It looks like just another generic fantasy series, because there's not much Tolkien in it. Bad to the core. If you are looking for quality go back to the Lord of the Rings triology.
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Dawid_WSep 2, 2022
Absolutely awful. This show had the potential to be great, but it is ruined by "modern day standards" and inclusion politics.

This has nothing to do with Tolkien. I hated every second of this show.
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OwynSep 3, 2022
“Evil cannot create anything new, they can only corrupt and ruin good forces have invented or made” - JRR Tolkien

- If you loved works of Tolkien such as Lord of the rings - don't watch this, don't ruin your mood.
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kaldave74Sep 3, 2022
Visually beautiful but lousy in narrative and script. Caricatured characters and with 3 episodes the kind of dialogues it has is still sad.
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Agustus_RxSep 3, 2022
It’s pretty clear at this point that fans of Tolkien are rightfully upset by the total thrashing Amazon is giving the to the lore of Middle Earth.

The plot of the show makes absolutely no sense and when you go to actually watch it it reallyIt’s pretty clear at this point that fans of Tolkien are rightfully upset by the total thrashing Amazon is giving the to the lore of Middle Earth.

The plot of the show makes absolutely no sense and when you go to actually watch it it really seems like it was made in such a way to only make the trailers looks “cool”.

Acting - awful, pacing - awful, plot - nonexistent. This is abhorrent to say the least.

At least here on Metacritic we can actually leave reviews. IMDB and Amazon are straight up scrubbing and banning bad reviews.

Even if you get suckered in by the “good reviews” you probably won’t even be able to make it to episode two.

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KarenejSep 2, 2022
I literally have no explanation for this bizarre mess other than the writing team and directors spent the budget on mind altering drugs. Nothing else explains the weird carribean hobbits with Irish accents or the music score. How is any ofI literally have no explanation for this bizarre mess other than the writing team and directors spent the budget on mind altering drugs. Nothing else explains the weird carribean hobbits with Irish accents or the music score. How is any of this Tolkien?… Expand
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KRtysSep 2, 2022
I was surprised at how bad it was. Very Disappointed. Call Peter Jackson next time
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SQsell25Sep 2, 2022
The first scene was great but then it turned into a PC formula of actors and characters that most of Hollywood is putting out today. This type of Woke story-line ruins any show. I stopped watching at the 22 minute mark. Trust me that AmazonThe first scene was great but then it turned into a PC formula of actors and characters that most of Hollywood is putting out today. This type of Woke story-line ruins any show. I stopped watching at the 22 minute mark. Trust me that Amazon can see the number of views that stopped watching or will not watch episode 2. With all the money they spent on this, hope it will be a Wake up call. Lastly, Rotten Tomatoes headquartered in the 90210 zip code will not post a negative review of this so do not even try.… Expand
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chrisssj2Sep 2, 2022
This is NOT lord of the rings. GO AWAY with your political agenda. wrong people cast for the roles. the script sux and the choreography of fights the music soundtrack is completely absent. No excitement or beauty/creativity at ALL. VeryThis is NOT lord of the rings. GO AWAY with your political agenda. wrong people cast for the roles. the script sux and the choreography of fights the music soundtrack is completely absent. No excitement or beauty/creativity at ALL. Very generic and forgettable. etc i could go on all day long. This is no peter jackson or tolkien by a LONG shot. The only thing that is semi enjoyable are the galadriel scenes but even then, it is wrong. this is not galadriel.… Expand
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Bronx2211Sep 2, 2022
I had an awful experience watching episodes of the TV show.
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GeorgekraSep 4, 2022
You are pathetic people trying to impose their own abominations using Tolkien. Despite the hundreds of millions of dollars you've spent and the cutting-edge technology, you've done a terrible job. Because you're idiots devoid of art and logic.
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AvvaSep 3, 2022
Have nothing to do with Tolkien's work. Very typical modern show: expensive shiny wrapping covering an empty box. Nice visuals with a nonsensical plot, badly written dialogue and mediocre acting. Only worth your time if you are in need of aHave nothing to do with Tolkien's work. Very typical modern show: expensive shiny wrapping covering an empty box. Nice visuals with a nonsensical plot, badly written dialogue and mediocre acting. Only worth your time if you are in need of a silent flick running in the background. Not recommended.… Expand
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TheSaddeningSep 2, 2022
Credit where credit is due, it's pretty but that's as far as it goes really.

This just wasn't Tolkien and I got bored pretty quick. As a fantasy show its a meh, as an adaptation of Tolkien it's just bad. I'm not going to write an essay onCredit where credit is due, it's pretty but that's as far as it goes really.

This just wasn't Tolkien and I got bored pretty quick. As a fantasy show its a meh, as an adaptation of Tolkien it's just bad.

I'm not going to write an essay on my though but I'd say one of the things that bugs me the most is the Elves, they just look wrong. They lack the dignity and ethereal glow that made them Elves. I realise that they don't have to do things the same way PJ did but beyond the point ears there's nothing differentiating them from men. I think the hair is the worst offender, too many modern hair cuts.… Expand
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MishgangstaSep 3, 2022
Another masterpiece is destroyed by the desire to cram an LGBT agenda everywhere, what's next?
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BubberSep 2, 2022
Very disappointing, bad writing and terrible actors. Such a shame, they could've done so much better with this kind of budget.
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DeralacSep 2, 2022
Hollow plastic presented by a coward. It’s pretty, mostly, but has no soul. If they had called this Amazon’s dull fantasy story instead of lying about it being Tolkien, then it might be tolerable. But making a mockery of Tolkien’s work isHollow plastic presented by a coward. It’s pretty, mostly, but has no soul. If they had called this Amazon’s dull fantasy story instead of lying about it being Tolkien, then it might be tolerable. But making a mockery of Tolkien’s work is unforgivable. Galadriel is one of my favorite characters from the books and what they have done to her is criminal. Guy-ladriel bears no resemblance to the character Tolkien wrote and was wonderfully portrayed by Cate Blanchett in the Jackson movies. This “version” is as snotty as the entitled white bread little girl playing the character. No acting going on. And the Elmer Fudd guy with pointy ears is pathetic. The scenes between Guy-ladriel and Elmer Fudd are a joke. The writing, characters and acting in this show are atrocious. The “hobbits” are stupid and obnoxious. The show would have been better without them. Most of the dialogue in the show is pathetic. It’s like something written for a high school freshmen dull writing class. To think thousands of Amazon workers had to piss in bottles so this travesty could be made. The show should not exist. It’s a waste of time and resources. Amazon could have done some good in the world with all the money they wasted on this puss filled pile of moldy garbage. Also, Amazon is a coward for blocking reviews.… Expand
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ozymandiaszaSep 2, 2022
Cultural theft by a corporation. The actor sold their souls, and the fan can see straight through it. Absolute trash series that spits on Tolkien.
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bwhite8889Sep 2, 2022
Uh… what in the world is this show? It has no resemblance to anything Tolkien. That’s just speaking on the plot (which is awful). The acting is cringe, the visuals look cheap, the music is meh, and the entire pacing is off. I’ve heard AmazonUh… what in the world is this show? It has no resemblance to anything Tolkien. That’s just speaking on the plot (which is awful). The acting is cringe, the visuals look cheap, the music is meh, and the entire pacing is off. I’ve heard Amazon spent a billion dollars on this - someone should be getting their money back!… Expand
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votetopovorotSep 2, 2022
There is no place for politics in my perfect Tolkien's world. Please, don't spoil the piece of art with your miserable interests.
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buzzymanSep 2, 2022
Nothing of Tolkien's in that strange thing... This series should not exist.
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MrNobody23Sep 2, 2022
It was gorgeous but that is it. The story is a complete dumpster fire, it goes against everything that Tolkien set. It's like they used all that money just to ruin Tolkien's masterpieces.
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dunchSep 2, 2022
I wish I could rate this lower but humanity has not come up with numbers low enough to accurately represent how bad this show is. So who is this even for? LOTR fans? None of them seem to like it. Fantasy genre fans? There are much betterI wish I could rate this lower but humanity has not come up with numbers low enough to accurately represent how bad this show is. So who is this even for? LOTR fans? None of them seem to like it. Fantasy genre fans? There are much better alternatives available to them. This show is only for the people involved in the production; not to make a good show but to all have their fingerprints on it. So what is to be done? Watch the Peter Jackson movies, let this languish into being a billion dollar joke even more sad and embarrassing than the final season of Game of Thrones.… Expand
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bartek1111Sep 2, 2022
it's not LOTR anymore for profit : music for defects: everything else .....
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Bnz94Sep 2, 2022
I expected bad, but this was way worse than bad. Nice CGI, but with that budget they could have spent more on proper filming than video-game graphics
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BeelzejowSep 2, 2022
Super disappointed. Worse than I had anticipated. Not only a departure from the source material but also poorly acted and directed.

Even if we ignore the fact that this is a awful adaptation of Tolkien's work and try to review it has it'sSuper disappointed. Worse than I had anticipated. Not only a departure from the source material but also poorly acted and directed.

Even if we ignore the fact that this is a awful adaptation of Tolkien's work and try to review it has it's own thing the show is outright bad. The first two episodes were a snooze fest, the plot is paper thin and so are the characters. The casting is also not great, most of the time I felt like I was watching actors, not characters, which is to mean that their portrayal of said characters wasn't convincing.

Trying to inject modern themes in this world just doesn't work, it cheapens both the world and the characters, and it completely breaks immersion.… Expand
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SaiffferaSep 3, 2022
Absolutely disgusting. Cast is untalented, dialogues were written by high school interns. The only positive is cgi.
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VdGGSep 3, 2022
One of the worst fanfics ever made. In fact, I really can say that those who made it are not fans.
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ClayLammSep 2, 2022
They reached out to the only man who ever made the primary book work on screen and proceeded to ghost him. Only to use the diversity hiring as a false flag to distract from the actual issue, they want to put their own personal politics intoThey reached out to the only man who ever made the primary book work on screen and proceeded to ghost him. Only to use the diversity hiring as a false flag to distract from the actual issue, they want to put their own personal politics into Tolkien's work, one billion dollars and not a single household name, what a mess. Lastly, they've also already pushed away from established "facts" from the Simularían casually and often, and once again, making light of us as fans for caring so much. #NotMyMiddleEarth… Expand
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renatoroberto25Sep 2, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Come on guys what the ...this show only uses the NAME lord of the rings, do you know whats the prefix FIN means? FINARFIN, FINGOLFIN...
the lords elves reduced to mor0ns, and galadriel a mary sue, totally lack of kind, i cant pic she cookin lembas to anyone, or a wise high elf born in the light of the trees.… Expand
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Digital_MalzSep 2, 2022
I can't say anything really positive about this disaster: the plot is a mess, the costumes are ridiculous (Roman Elves!), the acting is pure suffering (Morfydd Clark and Cordova have the same expressions all over the episodes), it's full ofI can't say anything really positive about this disaster: the plot is a mess, the costumes are ridiculous (Roman Elves!), the acting is pure suffering (Morfydd Clark and Cordova have the same expressions all over the episodes), it's full of corny cringe lines, the action scenes look like Power Rangers, the music is "ok", and, despite the beautiful footage, the settings are generic and uninspiring. It has simply destroyed Tolkien's work.… Expand
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RomulusReviewsSep 2, 2022
Let's be perfectly honest... Visuals are amazing except perhaps the clothing and armors. Sound is solid as well even though sometimes the music doesn't fit the scene. Every now and then there is an Easter egg which I guess is nice but it's soLet's be perfectly honest... Visuals are amazing except perhaps the clothing and armors. Sound is solid as well even though sometimes the music doesn't fit the scene. Every now and then there is an Easter egg which I guess is nice but it's so quick and has no real impact on the scene. Other than that this show thus far is so far from what I was hoping it would be. Amazon dropped the balls severely. I don't feel like I'm watching an adaptation of Middle Earth but instead a cheap knock off. What a shame.… Expand
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Kyros11Sep 2, 2022
The worst thing that happened to Tolkien since WW1. A waste of time and resources and a complete lack of respect towards The Professor. The Tolkien Estate should sue Amazon for this.
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BlyatCykaSep 2, 2022
Sacrificing Tolkiens beloved works on the altar of wokeness/diversity and inclusivity. Rings of power is literally the definition of appropriation.

"Evil cannot create anything new, they can only corrupt and ruin what good forces haveSacrificing Tolkiens beloved works on the altar of wokeness/diversity and inclusivity. Rings of power is literally the definition of appropriation.

"Evil cannot create anything new, they can only corrupt and ruin what good forces have invented or made"

This will fail and we will laugh. Hope the billion dollars was worth it defile Tolkiens legacy… Expand
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jackreynoldsSep 4, 2022
It's time to stop hijacking works of art to generate profit under an established brand name. Want to tell a new story? Make a new universe with new characters to tell it instead of being so blinded by dollar signs that you come across asIt's time to stop hijacking works of art to generate profit under an established brand name. Want to tell a new story? Make a new universe with new characters to tell it instead of being so blinded by dollar signs that you come across as creatively bankrupt.… Expand
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lolapantsSep 2, 2022
I could careless about the casting. This is just a bad show. Why spend so much to obtain the title LOTR and then just gut it and have characters do things they’d never do. Just make an original fantasy series. The lead actress is noticeablyI could careless about the casting. This is just a bad show. Why spend so much to obtain the title LOTR and then just gut it and have characters do things they’d never do. Just make an original fantasy series. The lead actress is noticeably bad. So wooden and lifeless. And she’s so serious she never moves her lips when speaking. The entire thing is a waste. I watched 1 and now I’m done… Expand
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Nel142Sep 9, 2022
Woke Trash
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sepihoodSep 9, 2022
The only reasonable answer for why this series is so tribble is the series are made by servants of Melkor or orcs of Sauron.
It is Not related to Lord of the Rings or any of Tolkien writings.
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SpecifiqueSep 2, 2022
Basically, it's a bad, generic fantasy series with mangled Tolkien lore mixed in. Why?
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zurdososhSep 2, 2022
There is a los of shine but no substance. The characterization, plot and dialogue is bad/mediocre. There is no coherent narrative, no compelling setpieces or setup. The second age has great stories and potential, yet the choices made in theThere is a los of shine but no substance. The characterization, plot and dialogue is bad/mediocre. There is no coherent narrative, no compelling setpieces or setup. The second age has great stories and potential, yet the choices made in the first 2 episodes are disheartening. If tolkien is outdated for the "world as it is today", then don't adapt it. Create new IP's that reflect that the creator's message, but stop trying to modernizing a timeless classic.… Expand
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AesirHunterSep 2, 2022
High budget, 0 soul. I have no word for what they have done with Tolkien legacy, butchered until nothing of him was left, get your *** politics out of entertainment media.
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thooseySep 2, 2022
They destroyed the masterpiece
A spit in the face of all the fans
just disgrace
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MinaverusSep 3, 2022
The only part I was entertained came with the dwarves. Princess Disa (I think is how you spell it?) And Durin I thought brought some much needed emotion to the show and actually made Elrond look better as a result. He was like a differentThe only part I was entertained came with the dwarves. Princess Disa (I think is how you spell it?) And Durin I thought brought some much needed emotion to the show and actually made Elrond look better as a result. He was like a different person among the dwarves. I think the elves alone seem to be the worst part of the show and the reason everyone hates it during the first episode. The way they try to make every mundane conversation into poetry is extremely annoying. And then a lot of the things they say don't even make sense even metaphorically. A rock sees only downwards?? They would have been better off making elves communicate telepathically and just act with only body language except when communicating with other races. Or big brain idea... Have them speak ELVISH with subtitles. I'd be very surprised if episode 3 turned this series' fortunes around, as of right now, the majority of the plot seems like utter rubbish.… Expand
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nkmcntshSep 2, 2022
Get woke go broke!

This series has nothing to do with Tolkien or his books. This series is filled with political agenda, bad acting, poor plot. Not worth watching.
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mickrussomSep 2, 2022
this has to be one of the worst written shows in history - there are movies made by college students better written than this
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PimpollSep 2, 2022
It is a pity that another marketing project of the modern agenda has been made out of a beautiful world. Forgive us professor...
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AkhleshSep 2, 2022
I'm brown and I don't need people like me in every show, we have enough in bollywood.
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LucasCovSep 2, 2022
It may have a high budget, but absolutely nothing from Tolkien, I understand it as a disrespect to the original work. A colossal misrepresentation of the Professor's entire wonderful universe.
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DX87Sep 2, 2022
Essa série é um desrespeito a obra original resume-se essa série em uma palavra ABOMINAÇÃO!!!!
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