The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

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ThranduilselkSep 3, 2022

When they first announced this show I was puzzled because the Second Age is easily the least interesting period of Middle Earth's history. It is indeed the "middle child" of the Legendarium. But they promised big budgets and claimed loveWhen they first announced this show I was puzzled because the Second Age is easily the least interesting period of Middle Earth's history. It is indeed the "middle child" of the Legendarium. But they promised big budgets and claimed love for the lore. All that was pretty much exposed over the past few months witch clip after clip revealing a glaring ignorance of the themes of the original, not to mention the basic lore. It became obvious that even the characters from Tolkien were going to be radically altered. It also became obvious that much of the "story" would follow original characters, which makes no sense given that there are ample characters in the stories themselves. So the fact that the show is this bad is not really suprising. Beyond the obvious rejection of the lore and messages of Tolkien himself, it's undermined by awful writing, bad acting, and a convoluted, non-sensical "plot." Hard to see how something this disjointed could attract even non-Tolkien fans. None of the characters are likeable. The action scenes are about as fake as can be. Many of them look like something from the Sci-Fi Channel. They even contradict themselves. At one point we're told that orcs are multiplying everywhere. Soon thereafter, "no one has seen an orc for decades." So which is it?

Then there are the blatant SJW messages inserted throughout it. Why? If that's the story you want to tell, make up your own. There's no need to desecrate the work of a better writer that you so clearly don't understand. One can only hope people will want to read the books (beyond LOTR & Hobbit) and discover the real wonder of Middle Earth rather than settling for this bloated trash that is essentially the "tale of idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."… Expand

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SaurabhbesoyaSep 3, 2022

I really hoped that despite woke culture or addition of diversification, they do justice to the series. I am just disappointed, such sad to see them butchering it not only as a work of Tolkien’s work but also just a standalone series also. II really hoped that despite woke culture or addition of diversification, they do justice to the series. I am just disappointed, such sad to see them butchering it not only as a work of Tolkien’s work but also just a standalone series also. I mean if it were an independent series without any relation to Middle earth, it would have still been such a wastage of A BILLION DOLLARS.… Expand

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NumenSep 3, 2022

This is not based on tolkien. Everything is put upside down and no related to the canon story of the 2nd age. The acting is mostly bland, the script is stupid, and it is not fun to watch. Beware of this atrocity!

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ReaVitaSep 3, 2022

It has been sad so far. The first episode has been superficial overall. You can easily predict what is going to happen and what the characters are supposed to do. The choice of actors was done for the sake of "diversity" and not for actualIt has been sad so far. The first episode has been superficial overall. You can easily predict what is going to happen and what the characters are supposed to do. The choice of actors was done for the sake of "diversity" and not for actual diversity. This show could have been so much more.… Expand

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nickloreSep 3, 2022

I'm disappointed this was not what I expected I thought they were rumors but not if it's bad they are like marvel movies only nice effects and nothing else and that's why it's not worth it just more for the epic moments it will have like inI'm disappointed this was not what I expected I thought they were rumors but not if it's bad they are like marvel movies only nice effects and nothing else and that's why it's not worth it just more for the epic moments it will have like in fast and furious… Expand

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Joabe_83Sep 3, 2022

A série é até boa, mas pode melhorar.
Protagonismo muito forçado.
Se até o final da primeira temporada a série ficar melhor, eu altero a nota.

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jaceneliotSep 3, 2022

Nothing is okay in this serie. Everything is cheap. A real insult to the memory of Tolkien and more important, a real spit on the face of all people loving this universe

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FranniekSep 3, 2022

It's just impossible to watch, there's some 24/7 carnival on the screen, the plot has absolutely no movement, the world is formulaic, the characters behave like children with developmental delays. This is an insult to an entire universe thatIt's just impossible to watch, there's some 24/7 carnival on the screen, the plot has absolutely no movement, the world is formulaic, the characters behave like children with developmental delays. This is an insult to an entire universe that is beloved by many… Expand

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classical_curesSep 3, 2022

Another bullsh*t trick promoting globalists melting pot ahead of total apocalypse of next 10 years. Nuff said. And they'll be more and more shameless until world of average 90iq mulatto soybots will be reached. No great literature, no greatAnother bullsh*t trick promoting globalists melting pot ahead of total apocalypse of next 10 years. Nuff said. And they'll be more and more shameless until world of average 90iq mulatto soybots will be reached. No great literature, no great movies, no great music - only castrated degenerate culture for brainless impotent geeks. Pop culture now is dying in agony turning into meaningless golem of post-postmodernist garbage bin corrupting classicist narratives and creating human centipedes out of last-century cultural landscape, on and on and on. Here's your last chance to see all great masterpieces in all their glory because further they will be censured and hidden through endless mechanics of "recommendations" and "search results" filtering what (((they))) think inappropriate to you.… Expand

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VonDracoSep 3, 2022

I didn't seen Tolkien in this...nice scenes ...that's it. Galadriel is unlikable ,Elfs are missing masculinity.Tolkien lore (as well basic fantasy logic) went out of window.... so disappointing.For examp.: Swim across Belegaer ocean is evenI didn't seen Tolkien in this...nice scenes ...that's it. Galadriel is unlikable ,Elfs are missing masculinity.Tolkien lore (as well basic fantasy logic) went out of window.... so disappointing.For examp.: Swim across Belegaer ocean is even for elf impossible, you know whats the chance you find any-kind of vesssel on open sea ?!… Expand

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GamingNinjaSep 3, 2022

My god this is horrendous.. This obsession with trying to make strong female characters and race diversity is a cancer on the entertainment industry.
Start hiring people who care about the media instead of people who care about theirMy god this is horrendous.. This obsession with trying to make strong female characters and race diversity is a cancer on the entertainment industry.
Start hiring people who care about the media instead of people who care about their political agenda.… Expand

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ardashistorySep 3, 2022

My first thought: what the f*&$ did I just watch? Amazon has just broadcast to the world just how much they don't understand about Tolkien. Before I begin, I have nothing against the actors cast for the roles. They did what they could withMy first thought: what the f*&$ did I just watch? Amazon has just broadcast to the world just how much they don't understand about Tolkien. Before I begin, I have nothing against the actors cast for the roles. They did what they could with maybe not getting cast in the right roles and the horrible mish-mash plot they were given. Most of my problems stem from the fact that Amazon has consistently declared that they are following the source material and it is clear that they blatantly have not. First, the show struggles with any sort of consistent pacing. To top that off, the show never stays with any one scene subplot to develop it. Further complicating the matter is despite the fact that the show is "canon" and that they "tried to stick to the source material", the show couldn't be further from Tolkien's actual works. The show runners made the prologue far too confusing for noobies/casual fans and changed it far too much for avid fans.(I will give them the fact that they are trying to compress over 2,000 years of prologue, so that can't be easy, and, yes, I am aware that they only have rights to certain things). Secondly, it felt generic at best and a woke/politically correct rip-off of LOTR at worst. The GC is fine, if a little bit too shiny. The map transition are cool, but the common person doesn't know where in Middle Earth it is. The elves look too human and the costumes either look too distressed, not distressed enough or just plane weird. Thirdly, the character changes that have happened and all for the worst. Galadriel and Elrond have the biggest, most glaring personality changes (thanks to the show, Galadriel has been transformed into a whiny, punch-first-ask-question-later Karen while Elrond has been stripped of his respect and all the weight of his heritage). In addition, Celebrimbor (who is in canon, most likely near Galadriel's age) is waaaay older than he should be and Finrod has suffered a complete dis-service because he is turned into some sort of Sauron monster hunter when the opposite is true. They have also decided to leave out important characters like Celeborn, Celebrian and Anarion in favor of adding in their own characters and subplots. My fourth complaint is the dialogue. Some scenes felt flat while others felt far too forced. This bad writing was compounded with some questionable actors casted. My fifth complaint is anything and everything to do with the knock-off "hobbits". They are not necessary in the slightest nor were they even there. Stop trying to make this the LOTR where hobbits save the day. A further complaint, I have no problem with including "character of color" (thought I find that inclusion shaky at best; Tolkien wrote his works as a mythology for England/Norther Europe, not the world. I would have the same reaction if suddenly we suddenly had to include Native American characters in Mulan or European characters in an African folktale). My problem is the consistent use of only one. We have ONE black elf (not a very smart one at that), ONE black dwarf and ONE black human. Come on Amazon, you're not even trying to do anything beyond tick the boxes so that the politicians won't hate you. My last complaint is the music. Don't get me wrong, thus far the music is the only consistently positive thing to come out of the show. My problem is the fact that the music feels generic and does not at all capture the majesty and gravitas that Howard Shore was able to capture with his score.

While I am aware that we have only seen the first two episodes of this epic length series, I am not terribly optimistic about where it is going. My final thoughts: loose the "hobbits", loose the speechless Gandalf look-a-like, stop putting characters in the wrong locations and actually READ the source material. If you are a die-hard Tolkien fan, this show will let you down again and again. If you are looking for a generic fantasy show because you finished GOT and you need to play something while you are folding laundry, go for it.… Expand

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BreathOfShadowSep 3, 2022

Nice prank from amazon haha we all laughing amazon, but please, end it. No really, what is this amazon? What is this i'm asking you amazon what is this ? You will never win, because evil will fall at the end!

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Saul_TarSep 3, 2022

Male elves looks like pencil neck twitch streamers with gel haircuts. The only thing missing are twitch emojis... This is so bad, I'll actually have to change my wheel of time score from 0 to 5 because there's no score low enough for thisMale elves looks like pencil neck twitch streamers with gel haircuts. The only thing missing are twitch emojis... This is so bad, I'll actually have to change my wheel of time score from 0 to 5 because there's no score low enough for this mess. Not to mention racial diversity as if it's modern day Paris and not ancient northern Europe which is what Tolkien wrote this legendarium for.… Expand

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JapanesekitsuneSep 3, 2022

La serie busca más impulsar una ideología que la mayoría no tiene ni le gusta, es como escupir en la obra de Tolkien y en las películas de las que deriva. Nada tienen que ver con los personajes originales que salen con los mismos nombres.La serie busca más impulsar una ideología que la mayoría no tiene ni le gusta, es como escupir en la obra de Tolkien y en las películas de las que deriva. Nada tienen que ver con los personajes originales que salen con los mismos nombres. Hasta la forja de los anillos fue cambiada, nadie sabe en donde quedó el material usado de referencia.… Expand

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srwayne7Sep 3, 2022

uma série rasa e muito distante do que é a obra de tolkien, mas para o público woke e raso de hoje deve ser excelente.

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brunojbfSep 3, 2022

Rings of power = woke Woke = leftists agenda This series try to pervert what Tolkien wrote. It is as bad as it appears.

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ripearSep 3, 2022

Tolkien deserves something better, good pictures, but not a catching story!

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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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ThunderMonkeySep 3, 2022

The film misses the entire point. If Amazon had simply filmed its own fantasy story and not set itself the goal of telling a story worthy of "The Lord of the Rings", the reviews would certainly have been more gracious.
From the beginning theyThe film misses the entire point. If Amazon had simply filmed its own fantasy story and not set itself the goal of telling a story worthy of "The Lord of the Rings", the reviews would certainly have been more gracious.
From the beginning they have insulted and defamed the fanbase and then lied to them. Now they are surprised about the negative criticism of the broad audience.… Expand

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Rev_JSep 3, 2022

So… dull.

This show is $89.4 million per episode. The Fellowship of the Ring was $93 million which is 3 hours long. The acting is not great, the costumes are from rep theatre, character choices are nuts (swim from New York to Liverpool),So… dull.

This show is $89.4 million per episode. The Fellowship of the Ring was $93 million which is 3 hours long. The acting is not great, the costumes are from rep theatre, character choices are nuts (swim from New York to Liverpool), characters themselves aren't engaging or appealing. The music is distracting (sorry Bear McCreary), and a forgettable theme tune.

I'm really missing elves with long hair. A personal thing, but that's how (after Jackson's movie) I see elves in Tolkien. I guess a thousand years ago fashions are different in real world, but it is soooo distracting in this. The dialogue is worse than prequel Lucas.

Compare two characters – Galadriel vs Rhaenyra Targaryen (House of the Dragon, RoP main competitor). Rhaenyrais so much more engaging and kick ass, without even raising a weapon.

This show, after two episodes, is really bad for what has been spent on it. Watch The Fellowship of the Ring instead.

I amar prestar aen… The world is changed.
Han mathon ne nen… I feel it in the water.
Han mathon ne chae… I feel it in the earth.
A han noston ned gwilith… I smell it in the air.
Much that once was is lost. For none now live who remember it.
It began with the forging of the great rings…

I'm getting goosebumps of remembering sat in a cinema, staring at a black screen, hearing Blanchett's voice, watching it for the first time. 26 seconds to the title reveal and I have more of an emotional connection than two episodes of this series.

$89.4 million per episode!!!… Expand

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DoctorPeppperSep 3, 2022

Very bad actors. Blood in my eyes! Why?? Amazon! Why?? Call Peter Jackson!!!

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shingen78Sep 3, 2022

Lo peor no es el NWO que inunda la serie sino que es aburrida, incluso para un friki como yo.

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SeaniekinsSep 3, 2022

I tried to watch it as a show that just exists outside of Tolkien's world. BUT I LITERALLY can't. There's lot of disconnects from Tolkien, I see this as copyright issues(tbh this doesn't even bother me), but I can't justify watching the rest.I tried to watch it as a show that just exists outside of Tolkien's world. BUT I LITERALLY can't. There's lot of disconnects from Tolkien, I see this as copyright issues(tbh this doesn't even bother me), but I can't justify watching the rest. It was forgetful and the characters boring. Yes it was a gorgeous show, the amount of CGI was enough to make any show absolutely stunning. But thats all this was. I can't justify rating this anything higher that what I did.… Expand

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Za1tarrrSep 3, 2022

Week script, horrible acting, poor soundtrack. And all of this cost a billion of dollars. Probably biggest serials fails in human history.

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MarcinwronieckiSep 3, 2022

IT is a joke!!! :( They made a totally fan fiction series. Not recommend. CGI looks good but details on characters looks awful

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adevicenteSep 3, 2022

Poor production, poor execution, a disaster. So much money spoiled...the people will put this thing on its place.

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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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VlexemirSep 3, 2022

Ну чё угодили лгбт блм и фемкам долбаебы? Никак вы блять не научитесь

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FitomulaSep 3, 2022

Muito bom , roteiro o cenário , tá tudo quase perfeito, ansioso para os próximos episódios

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cositaseriaSep 3, 2022

Visuals are amazing, the clothing and props (armours, weapons) are TERRIBLE, the characterization is TERRIBLE, music is kinda generic, its just another generic story with tolkines characters names in it, nothing special.

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keereal72Sep 3, 2022

this is a complete disaster. why do you have to ruin such a beautiful story with your newbility? I'd rather watch the original LOTR again

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garganiumSep 3, 2022

The show drags its feet and fumbles the uncommon exciting scene. The actors gave decent to good performances across the board, which is why this warrants a 2, but the script they're working with feels stilted. At times the dialogue tries toThe show drags its feet and fumbles the uncommon exciting scene. The actors gave decent to good performances across the board, which is why this warrants a 2, but the script they're working with feels stilted. At times the dialogue tries to sound archaic without any of the charm that should go with that. Soundtrack was bad. Costume design looked like homemade cosplay often. A complete waste of two hours, and it's a shame people's genuine talent was wasted on this.… Expand

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Ky6ukSep 3, 2022

It could be better to read the original novel before doing this crap. I don't remember half of things I was watching in the TV series. Probably, it's wrong name of the TV show. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

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Medel93Sep 3, 2022

Excelente serie, muchas críticas injustificadas, si bien toma libertades creativas en lo general es fabulosa. La recomiendo 100%.

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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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gravexxiSep 3, 2022

This could be okay if they named it something else. But that's not lord of the rings. Writing, dialogs, music, action scenes are just bad, main cast is bad. Visuals are ok.

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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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IworSep 3, 2022

This is an insult to the memory of Tolkien on a global scale, no one has ever spit so strongly in his legacy, in his canons. It was very sad and disgusting to watch this show.This is not Lord of the Rings. This is complete nonsense

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noiseoNeSep 3, 2022

So much n, wtf , is it movie about black panther?
I'm the great fan of LOTR universe , but I can't watch this sh*t , creators of this "movie", be more tolerant, in next season u may add black transgender characters, lol

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FaedhrosSep 3, 2022

Plain characters, 90% of the plot is made up. Deviates from the source material. Lots of cliche moments, just like any hollywood tv show/movie whose audience are teenagers. Galadriels is such an infant character. Instead of being one of thePlain characters, 90% of the plot is made up. Deviates from the source material. Lots of cliche moments, just like any hollywood tv show/movie whose audience are teenagers. Galadriels is such an infant character. Instead of being one of the oldest and wisest of the elves, something like a Mother figure. She keeps acting like a spoiled Child. Didn't like the casting. They are playing with the time line. Only the soundtrack and visual effects are good.… Expand

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EnriqueDSep 3, 2022

An insult to Tolkien and to anyone looking for good drama in this day and age.

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YuriiOvSep 3, 2022

It seems like the showrunners really hate Tolkien. Only the name remained of the great masterpiece known all. Don't watch this show if you like Tolkien's books or Jackson's movies. I'm disappointed in that fact that the worst series inIt seems like the showrunners really hate Tolkien. Only the name remained of the great masterpiece known all. Don't watch this show if you like Tolkien's books or Jackson's movies. I'm disappointed in that fact that the worst series in history was covered by a poster with Tolkien's name on it.… Expand

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driethmillerSep 3, 2022

Galadriel survived the kinslayer madness without picking up a sword but is now an insufferable **** in plate armour carrying a sword cos reasons

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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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MarcelFrancisSep 3, 2022

I wouldn't consider myself a Tolkien fan, but I did enjoy the original LoTR films.
Rings of Power starts off equally epic, and you can see there was money spent on effects and props. It _looks_ like Middle Earth.
However, that's all there is.I wouldn't consider myself a Tolkien fan, but I did enjoy the original LoTR films.
Rings of Power starts off equally epic, and you can see there was money spent on effects and props. It _looks_ like Middle Earth.
However, that's all there is. No great story, no good acting, nothing to pull you in deeper.
It kinda feels like a tech demo to show off what your GPU can do.
Lots of effect without anything behind it.… Expand

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Hmmm23Sep 3, 2022

Хватит портить франшизы детства, вам наплевать на первоисточники и фанатов. Вы хотите лишь пропихнуть повестку и заработать на известном названии.Хватит портить франшизы детства, вам наплевать на первоисточники и фанатов. Вы хотите лишь пропихнуть повестку и заработать на известном названии.

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fcakenterprisesSep 3, 2022

Morfydd Clark as Galadriel is fantastic.

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TheReggie_18Sep 3, 2022

Dull, slow paced. Everything about the show is poor. The characters you couldn't care less about and the casting is poor.

It's a big disappointment, for a show with such a big budget, this is a big let down.

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killebroSep 3, 2022

Нет тут смысла тут распыляться, сериал полное дерьмо, по правде говоря все и так это понимали еще на этапе съемки

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HighMaMkoyobSep 3, 2022

Hellow my felows citizen of the Dark of the Rings , we go to the night continent of the dark elf , hobbits and another races/>

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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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EdgarChazsenSep 3, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Odio la inclusión. Al menos deberían hacer dos series, una con inclusión y otra respetando la obra original, de esta manera podríamos saber realmente cual tendría más éxito, y estoy seguro sería la que respeta a la obra original.… 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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cezarexi12Sep 3, 2022

It's a catastrophe like witcher from netflix. 0 % based on book. Disaster. RIP

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jopat1200Sep 3, 2022

Jeff Bezos bought this out of ego, and his son told him not to mess it up. Of course he messed it up, because people like Bezos and companies like Amazon do not have the artistic integrity to make art. They make products, and bad ones atJeff Bezos bought this out of ego, and his son told him not to mess it up. Of course he messed it up, because people like Bezos and companies like Amazon do not have the artistic integrity to make art. They make products, and bad ones at that. LOTR will start entering public domain in 2049, try to stick around until then.… Expand

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TsargornSep 3, 2022

If it was a provocation, then it turned out well, otherwise...
Like, seriously why don't you create something new, rather than trying to impose your mediocrity on the existing?

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vanderaveSep 3, 2022

Amazon, you just stomped and danced on the professor's great work. There are simply no words. You should be very ashamed. Your series is complete crap and does not deserve attention!
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Nathantootill88Sep 3, 2022

Where do i even start with this abomination?.. Forget that it has LOTR in the title and it's is one of the worst fantasy TV series ever, the acting is horrendous, the story is dull, the harfoots look like they just stepped off the set ofWhere do i even start with this abomination?.. Forget that it has LOTR in the title and it's is one of the worst fantasy TV series ever, the acting is horrendous, the story is dull, the harfoots look like they just stepped off the set of worzel gummidge. The only thing it has going for it is the good CGI which is expected with a $1bn budget but weirdly the didn't use any of that budget for the armor which looks like it's made out of plastic. On top of all of this they have put awful romance story arcs into which I'm just confused about as this is supposed to be LOTR not a chick flick? Plus the whole of the harfoot scenes actually feel like a pantomime which is just crazy to me when it's supposed to be a serious show? Congratulations Amazon for making of the worst TV series of our generation.… Expand

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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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lavnes123Sep 3, 2022

it's sooo boring ... and dumb. Numb dialogues, the action does not draw you in or engage at all.

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DawidDSDSep 3, 2022

Complete disaster of a show, boring story, horrible characters (especially Galadriel), poorly written dialogs, and it's just two first episodes of the show. Above else, no respect for Tolkien and his work.

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Im_so_SWAGSep 3, 2022

You can watch it, but the entire canon was simply destroyed, the original idea in the book was different, but here it was simply mutilated, black elves (are you serious)?

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LehaPixelSep 3, 2022

С оригиналом знаком. Есть расхождения, но как фанфик - пока нормально. Красиво. Жду продолжения, посмотрим, что будет дальше.

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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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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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Miha228Sep 3, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Навязанная мультикультурность
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Херня а не верила… Expand

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FrankStounnSep 3, 2022

Picture is really good, main actress is playing bad, the script is slow, weak

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runovSep 3, 2022

There is no idea, there is no one concept, only some kind of mud that does not correspond to the books. I'm upset....I thought it would be a well-shot series, but it turned out to be just awful

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Worldbyte85Sep 3, 2022

It's a mess filled with CGI that is a hit or miss at times, bland dialogues, slow, a lot of story lines that tell us nothing of interest so far, no true objective but the point of Galadriel being on a vengeance against sauron which is aIt's a mess filled with CGI that is a hit or miss at times, bland dialogues, slow, a lot of story lines that tell us nothing of interest so far, no true objective but the point of Galadriel being on a vengeance against sauron which is a premise we see in 80s action flicks in a fantasy series, in anyway close this resembles the authors work, which was a masterpiece to say the least, so when you pick on something with this name you better be sure it is really good otherwise just don't do it… Expand

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Bael7Sep 3, 2022

“el Mal no puede crear nada nuevo, solo corromper o arruinar lo que las fuerzas del Bien han inventado o construido”.

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ScevolaSep 3, 2022

-pseudointelectual dialogues, which could have been written by Tolkien if he had no talent
-bad plot
-the pacing is terrible, I was bored while wathing it. The show starts to many plots at once so it ends as "jack of all trades", with-pseudointelectual dialogues, which could have been written by Tolkien if he had no talent
-bad plot
-the pacing is terrible, I was bored while wathing it. The show starts to many plots at once so it ends as "jack of all trades", with nothing significant happening for 2 hours. Its basically an overstrethed triler.
-costumes look very cheep. You can clearly see that armors are made from plastic. It would be OK for an cosplay, not for the most expensive show ever. -Elves do not look live elves. The person who decided they should have short hair must have though they make a Star Trek show because they look more like Vulkans than elves . I was like "what the hell is Spock doing here?". - the characters are bad, the Galadriel is typical "strong independent women"/Mary Sue archetype, who feels so smart and powerful, only because everyone around her is an incompetent idiot. Its not how you make a good "strong female character". -the show follows typical "multiculti" fashion where every little village with 100 or so people has ethnic structure of New York. Its just not immersive. The authors also have a wired fixation of putting interracial couples everywhere.

Overall the show is just bad, boring, and does not feel like Tolkien.… Expand

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SLAKKER007Sep 3, 2022

Its almost unwatchable. I don't feel the same as when I read the books or watched Peter Jackson's movies. Something is missing for sure.

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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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OsvldoSep 3, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best they could do with so much money? please stop using sagas loved by fans, to put forced inclusion.… 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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Elmris996Sep 3, 2022

Unwatchable. A complete disrispect for the source material. The characters are completely uneducated

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victormpSep 3, 2022

Poorly written program, repetitive and sufferable lines, probably the first really bad thing I've ever seen in Tolkien's universe.

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AlseaSep 3, 2022

Is this show created for those who have not watched Jackson's films and will never hold Tolkien's books in hands? The only plus in it is the graphics. Otherwise it's disgusting. The actors don't act, the dialogues are cardboard and empty, theIs this show created for those who have not watched Jackson's films and will never hold Tolkien's books in hands? The only plus in it is the graphics. Otherwise it's disgusting. The actors don't act, the dialogues are cardboard and empty, the chronology of the true story was shoveled and turned inside out. Black elves? Hobbits in Rhovanion? An old man who fell from the sky? Thank you, Amazon, I think I've had enough.… Expand

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EverynameistaknSep 3, 2022

I was never a big fan of LOTR. To me it was just good. I heard how fans hated this show and thought to myself "well those are fans. Some of them will always dislike new things in their beloved franchises", and I wandered what this show isI was never a big fan of LOTR. To me it was just good. I heard how fans hated this show and thought to myself "well those are fans. Some of them will always dislike new things in their beloved franchises", and I wandered what this show is really like. And I watched it.
My god it's boring. Dialogue is weak, characters are cliche, acting varies from okay to nonexistent.
only thing that is good is visuals, but honestly good visuals are everywhere these days.
oh, and of course there's a clear popular political message which wasn't great to watch.… Expand

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electrodarknessSep 3, 2022

Absolutely disrespectful towards the Tolkien legacy, and I'd say it actually goes against all he loved and wrote about in his books. As a generic fantasy it would have been just mediocre; as a LotR series, it's a complete insult.

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Glafi_YTSep 3, 2022

Total trash on the screen. Please close this TV show and never do it again. 450 million dollars omg

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AuntoriousSep 3, 2022

I had high hopes at first, but after watching trailers, interviews and now the first 2 episodes this is by far the biggest LET DOWN for a movie in years. Sure, the sets and cinematography look stunning, sure it's a big budget fantasy series,I had high hopes at first, but after watching trailers, interviews and now the first 2 episodes this is by far the biggest LET DOWN for a movie in years. Sure, the sets and cinematography look stunning, sure it's a big budget fantasy series, but it stops there. The Showrunner had to change many aspects of LOTR lore to assert their own agenda that it totally ruined the show. They created and twisted existing characters so much that it's unrecognizable. If they didn't use LOTR and just created a totally new fantasy series, everyone wouldn't have any problem with it, but by doing show they just shot themselves in their foot. This defiantly doesn't feel like Tolkien's world. All the paid critics and bots working for Prime won't save this series, the fans have spoken, this is going to be the BIGGEST FLOP in Cinematic HISROY!… 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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WrongSide76Sep 3, 2022

This is not lord of the rings.
This is not middle Earth in any age.
This is not tolkien in any way. This is made by people who obviously hate what tolkein made and thought they could do it better but lack the talent to do so. The makers setThis is not lord of the rings.
This is not middle Earth in any age.
This is not tolkien in any way.
This is made by people who obviously hate what tolkein made and thought they could do it better but lack the talent to do so.
The makers set out to make something modern and in that they succeeded spectacularly it reeks of modern day twitter.… Expand

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ZenMasterMannSep 3, 2022

absolutely bad, spoiled version of Tolkien's masterpiece, doesn't worth even this 95 characters

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freqfaceSep 3, 2022

Having actually watched the show (unlike most of the people giving it a 0 score), I am enjoying it! The visuals are obviously incredible, and the story has enough intrigue to keep me watching. I'd say the weakest aspect so far is the not allHaving actually watched the show (unlike most of the people giving it a 0 score), I am enjoying it! The visuals are obviously incredible, and the story has enough intrigue to keep me watching. I'd say the weakest aspect so far is the not all the characters have fully gripped me, but I think with time they will. I love the slow burn, world-building and the fact it doesn't hold your hand explaining the story. I have to admit, I got a bit emotional venturing into middle-earth again, they really have got the "feel" right especially compared to the PJ movies. Look forward to more, hopefully it keeps up the high quality.… Expand

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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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VillagerSep 3, 2022

Amazing show
As a fan of Tolkien I was pleased to see something new about Middle-Earth

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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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DUBB01Sep 3, 2022

Americans and British used the Africans as slaves, and we have to ask for their forgiveness for you? you are stupid clowns if you think so lol

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JimParkerSep 3, 2022

Why did they have to call it Lord of the Rings? It is a generic fantasy show which happens to have characters named after Tolkien's characters in it. That's all of LOTR you will get.
Even if you ignore the franchise, it is still a bad show.Why did they have to call it Lord of the Rings? It is a generic fantasy show which happens to have characters named after Tolkien's characters in it. That's all of LOTR you will get.
Even if you ignore the franchise, it is still a bad show. Wooden acting, lifeless and boring characters and a, in my opinion, badly written story with terrible pace. If you are seeking for a good fantasy show, try Game Of Thrones or House of the Dragon instead if you haven't already.… Expand

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JerryChangeSep 2, 2022

The acting, dialogue, and pace totally sucks! Very poor casting. Everything felt forced and unnatural to Tolkien's lore. What a wreck.

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mateusrosoSep 3, 2022

Quella serie è un affronto all'opera di Tolkien. In effetti i paesaggi che la serie porta sono spettacolari, ma molti degli effetti speciali sono vergognosi, considerando il budget della serie. Non merita di portare il titolo di "Il SignoreQuella serie è un affronto all'opera di Tolkien. In effetti i paesaggi che la serie porta sono spettacolari, ma molti degli effetti speciali sono vergognosi, considerando il budget della serie. Non merita di portare il titolo di "Il Signore degli Anelli".… Expand

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yurieuSep 3, 2022

This is the same over and over and over. Angry main female character, shocking deaths, insecure men. Turned it off after 5 minutes. Why can’t they realize people don’t want to be fed on this anymore?

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Holmez44Sep 3, 2022

This show leans heavily into the Tolkien name, but does not even begin to deliver on its promise. From the very first scenes it is very clear that this show is very far from Tolkien’s world. I disliked it intensely and found the show to beThis show leans heavily into the Tolkien name, but does not even begin to deliver on its promise. From the very first scenes it is very clear that this show is very far from Tolkien’s world. I disliked it intensely and found the show to be extremely amateurish and a waste of time…… Expand

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The_Holy_GhostSep 3, 2022

Two hours/episodes in at the time of writing. I have given it two stars for the budget more than anything. It is nice to look at but offers no substance.

This is not lord of the rings / middle earth. Tolkien's work has been torn apart. HeTwo hours/episodes in at the time of writing. I have given it two stars for the budget more than anything. It is nice to look at but offers no substance.

This is not lord of the rings / middle earth. Tolkien's work has been torn apart. He would be ashamed of this creation. The characters are one dimensional caricatures with few to none redeeming qualities. Take Galadriel as an example. Horrible Karen of a character. Single minded. Unintelligent. Uncaring. Unwise. Shows no real emotion. Has a mind only for revenge. And all too flat in the role. Not even the need for revenge is portrayed convincingly. The exact opposite of the real character Tolkien wrote. They try to make her look good by making those around her perform worse physically. But it cannot save her character, and instead makes the entire race of elves look bad. As one of the leads in the show, her character exemplifies all that is wrong with this show. Unfortunately this trend is seen with nearly all characters shown so far. Don't even get me started with the dwarves or the "Harfoots". The show writers had a wealth of A-class writing to draw from. Decades of carefully written lore, world building and character design. They used none of it. Instead they give us this flat, unintelligent, travesty. Which dishonours the original works of the author, and offers nothing in return beyond its budget.… Expand

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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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9CherriesSep 3, 2022

the only thing the show has going for it is its pretty, the characters are unrelatable and mary-sue/karen like and the acting and writing is subpar, i wanted to love this so much and was disappointed.

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WestsiderkgSep 3, 2022

Abysmal is a compliment!!! What's this adaptation supposed to represent again?? I can't recall, fragle rock???

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