The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

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RodionDq1Sep 2, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Гавно тупова говна
Неgры и повесточка, сценарий дерьмоГавно тупова говна
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maxmadmaxSep 3, 2022

Absolutely shocking. It's worth watching one episode purely for comedy and if you like self-harming.

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HEB3OPSep 2, 2022

Very disappointing. I've been waiting for this series, I believed in it! But the first episode broke my heart... Disgusting costumes, acting, staging. Disgusting plot. Everything is very bad! How was it possible to remove such a thing forVery disappointing. I've been waiting for this series, I believed in it! But the first episode broke my heart... Disgusting costumes, acting, staging. Disgusting plot. Everything is very bad! How was it possible to remove such a thing for such a huge amount of money?!… Expand

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WalterCoolSep 2, 2022

Watched the first episode, but the series don't even try to follow the Tolkien story.

I agree some movies and tv shows add extra content to be unique, but this is exagerated.

They did a good work on music and picture, but the content is not good.

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LeeLayfieldSep 2, 2022

I’ll keep it short, the show is terrible and makes a joke out of middle earth/Tolkien. Instead a group of talent that aren’t qualified to work on the shopping channels role play in the park with expensive back drops.

Avoid at all costs. ForI’ll keep it short, the show is terrible and makes a joke out of middle earth/Tolkien. Instead a group of talent that aren’t qualified to work on the shopping channels role play in the park with expensive back drops.

Avoid at all costs. For a alternative try House of the Dragon / Game of Thrones.… Expand

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yota712Sep 3, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Italian

Il bello

le ambientazioni la musica

Il brutto

La storia (non ha niente dell'epicità del libro o dei film di Peter Jackson)
Galadriel: orribile come personaggio, egoista, vendicativa, sempre arrabbiata, quasi malvagia (ricordo che gli elfi di Tolkien sono creature di luce, quindi buoni) posso tranquillamente dire che se ci fosse un aspetto femminile di Sauron quello sarebbe sicuramente la Galadriel degli Anelli del potere, senza poi considerare quando è forte, quasi una dea, da sola ha ucciso un troll, quando nei film sempre un troll ha messo in serie difficoltà tutta la compagnia
I costumi: decisamente orribili e mal fatti

English

The good

the settings
the music

The Bad

The story: (has nothing of the epicness of Peter Jackson's movies or the original book trilogy)
Galadriel: horrible as a character, selfish, vindictive, always angry, almost evil (I remember that Tolkien's elves are creatures of light, therefore good) I can safely say that if there was a female aspect of Sauron that would surely be the Galadriel of the Rings of the power, without considering when she is strong, almost a goddess, she killed a troll alone, when in the movies a troll ha sput the whole company in serious difficulty
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SHINYMUSICSep 9, 2022

Pure trash. Sad they spent a billion on this one. None of the characters are true to the book the LOTR is one of my favorites. I have watched every movie as well as played shadow of Mordor.

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Dexter1553Sep 9, 2022

good visual effects from afar, but non-existent acting and a storyline Incomprehensible if you have no basis for Tolkien's novels. A ruined and forgettable adaptation and a betrayal of the original work.

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Selina_JadeSep 4, 2022

I have only one question, who stole the money allocated for this series? For at least the first two episodes, Terrible acting, no canonicity, cheap costumes, I'm disappointed.

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JHertingSep 3, 2022

They insulted the fans before the release. Insulted the author by releasing the show on the day he died. Now they are denying people to review the show on their website and IMDb, which they also own. To top it off, this show is boring,They insulted the fans before the release. Insulted the author by releasing the show on the day he died. Now they are denying people to review the show on their website and IMDb, which they also own. To top it off, this show is boring, illogical, destroys characters and lore but I guess the visuals are nice, so its a 10/10.… Expand

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bwestphaSep 3, 2022

Really guys? Cmon? Tolkien would go insane about this piece of garbage …..

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Kbren1Sep 2, 2022

1. So it's a beautiful show. They spent a billion dollars on it. 10/10
2. Insertion of black elves, black men, black dwarves, and black hobbits is historically inaccurate for the region, time period story is set in, and the lore which clearly1. So it's a beautiful show. They spent a billion dollars on it. 10/10
2. Insertion of black elves, black men, black dwarves, and black hobbits is historically inaccurate for the region, time period story is set in, and the lore which clearly describes how people in the story are supposed to look. 7/10
3. All male Elves are emasculated sissies with a massive estrogen surplus in their bodies who need to be led by a strong woman. 6/10.
4. The series lead Galadriel is bossy and unlikable and the consummate Mary Sue. 5/10
5. Silly attempt to virtue signal by forcing an interracial love story btw two people with as much physical chemistry as bricks. 4/10
6. Removed user reviews & star ratings from Amazon site so no one who streams it can rate or comment on show. … Expand

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temaschreinerSep 2, 2022

Messed up the whole universe.
Triple digested feces. Sorry for wasted time.

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GalaLongbraidsSep 2, 2022

Amazon waited until Christopher Tolkien died to make this show. Can you guess why? Because it's a blatant corruption of Tolkien's work, which was intended to be a timeless celebration of English myth and lore. Amazon has turned it into aAmazon waited until Christopher Tolkien died to make this show. Can you guess why? Because it's a blatant corruption of Tolkien's work, which was intended to be a timeless celebration of English myth and lore. Amazon has turned it into a vehicle for modern, anachronistic political messages that fly in the face of Tolkien's intent. And they know it, because they did it on purpose. This show makes the Hobbit trilogy look like an incredibly accurate, masterpiece adaptation. It's also amazing that they could spend this much money and end up with something this cheap-looking. Don't give time or money to this insult.… Expand

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SoxxxSep 2, 2022

As expected, a terrible series, full of miskast, poor dialogues, poor character design, cardboard armor. This fan fiction has no right to be called "The Lord of the Rings". It's just a shame, I put 1 purely for the graphics.

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ElObjetivo89Sep 2, 2022

Desde el principio se muestra absolutamente ajena en lo sustancial a la obra de Tolkien. Más empeñada en ofrecer discursos manidos que en representar fielmente la fantasía del mundo cuyo nombre toma prestado. Entonces... ¿por qué hacer estaDesde el principio se muestra absolutamente ajena en lo sustancial a la obra de Tolkien. Más empeñada en ofrecer discursos manidos que en representar fielmente la fantasía del mundo cuyo nombre toma prestado. Entonces... ¿por qué hacer esta serie? Dinero. El Señor de los Anillos no es una obra de acción palomitera. De eso ya tenemos otras muchas producciones originales. Tal y como se dejaba entrever, han metido nuevamente la política en el rodaje, perjudicando gravemente coherencia y calidad. La actriz protagonista es bastante buena y casi cada plano es deslumbrante. Pero la verdad es que no compensa. Un gran fiasco. Y si eres fan de Tolkien, pues más.… Expand

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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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PhillipDomingoSep 2, 2022

**** ****
This series shouldn't even call itself the name of the book because it has nothing to do with what happened in the books. Besides, pathetic dialogues and level of acting.

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ashaman01Sep 9, 2022

Woke garbage, not Tolkien, not worth the time. Cgi sucks. Don't listen to the shill npcs.

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WesleyAlvesSep 2, 2022

Visual muito bonito, mas personagens nada carismáticos, as tramas não fazem sentido a atuação na minha opinião estão bem fracas.

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Razrback16Sep 2, 2022

The latest rendition of woke trash from Hollywood with race-swapping and feminism to boot, showing how awful the people are who created the show. It's a very pretty show aesthetically, but that's about it - awful characters, awful story, noThe latest rendition of woke trash from Hollywood with race-swapping and feminism to boot, showing how awful the people are who created the show. It's a very pretty show aesthetically, but that's about it - awful characters, awful story, no respect for Tolkien's lore or what he created.… Expand

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DjanadandaSep 2, 2022

Innability to wield a fantasy world and its history so rich in tales and lands both mystical and familiar in order to translate the written magic on to the motion picture results in such a travesty of a show.

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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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killerkobraSep 2, 2022

Takes a huge dump of Tolkiens characters and legacy. For the lovers of this show, know that this is not at all how the story went or how the characters were written. Very sad day.

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Instable_foxSep 2, 2022

They just took everything what is zeitgeist now and shoved it in this story. I can't recommend any sane person to watch this.

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meyert11Sep 3, 2022

Ugh, more woke casting. All protagonists are women or POCs, all white dudes are a-holes or on the wrong side of history... The beginning starting off OK, and I thought it had a chance to be better than the GOT-House of the Feminists. sigh, IUgh, more woke casting. All protagonists are women or POCs, all white dudes are a-holes or on the wrong side of history... The beginning starting off OK, and I thought it had a chance to be better than the GOT-House of the Feminists. sigh, I look forward to shows written for good writing, not for the devout Woke who think their affirmative action writing/casting is helping... it's not, just creating more bigotry. Just write good stories.… Expand

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RhesyuzzSep 2, 2022

This is sure to be the best worst thing I saw this year.
After seen Galadriel Swimming the ENTIRETY of the Sundering Seas, which is as big as the Atlantic Ocean, was the most absurd and entraining things. Should not be taken serious by anyThis is sure to be the best worst thing I saw this year.
After seen Galadriel Swimming the ENTIRETY of the Sundering Seas, which is as big as the Atlantic Ocean, was the most absurd and entraining things. Should not be taken serious by any means.
This mockery of a series could only be a creation by committee, helped by Bezos inputs and checkmarks on a diversity quota checkboard. Are you searching for a soul here? You'll get none, but you'll get product. And boy, this product sucks.
From Gandalf Falling fron the skies on a capsule and lifting rocks with his KI, Dragonball Z's style, to Elfs that despite seeing in the darkness using lamps to light the way. The sheeer amount of nonsense is enough to make you laugh for one week. Best thing thogh, they release two episodes of this crap. Expect to be laughing until the second half of the month.
This is the best thing ever done. 10/10. Unless you're looking for a good show. Then, go see something else in another time, in another dimension. 2022 has nothing for you yet.… Expand

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NatiSep 2, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I came into this ignoring all the negative Youtubers... But I absolutely hated it... Its simply not Tolkien. Characters are directly not related to the Tolkien versions of the same people. An absolute farce. Galadrial is in places she never was, doing things she never did... And saying words fundementally against what real Galadrial would say and do. Elrond is nothing but a lazy anti war Politician now... Not the greatest of the Elven Warriors to possibly ever exist... And it seems to absolutely ignore the fact Elrond is basically Galadrials Grandson and very much heeds her advice and wisdom... Not in this show. Just terrible... The molestation of Tolkien.… Expand

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Durinsbane30Sep 2, 2022

I am a Tolkien fan. Amazon should have made an original fantasy series of there own, instead they have created a woke abomination that spits in his face. Keep putting 10 ratings all you want. It is obvious what the vast majority thinks of this filth.

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GidskeSep 2, 2022

The only thing Tolkien about this, is the title. Should of just called it Dungeons & Dragons as it is a simple fantasy adventure lacking nuance or depth.

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Jones76Sep 2, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ep.3-4: Halfway through season 1 a short update. Did it get better? Not really, but it got a bit more interesting. While I hate Guyladriel with a passion, her Numenor storyline is kind of watchable. I actually enjoy the dwarfs, at least these grumpy guys have an attitude. Harfoots are unwatchable, episode 4 was the best so far, for the simple reason, it had none of these little cringe buggers. Don't know what to make out of the Arondil(?) story, it is dumb, but it has a few good scenes and I actually find Adar(?) intriguing. So what's keeping me from promoting this to a glorious 3 or even 4? Immigration politics, Numenors haven't seen elves in at least centuries, 5 minutes after seeing 1(!!!) they rant about losing their jobs to immortal, never tiring elf workers.

Ep.1-2: First of all, this thing looks really, really amazing, apart for a few moments, where it looks really cheap. That's kinda odd, so much money and armor looks like cheap plastic. All in all though, the look is too clinically clean, especially in battles, why is there no blood? I also like the soundtrack, it's good, not amazing, but good. I also have to say I like the idea, I kinda get what Amazon wanted to do, before they decided to hire an incompetent crew.

Everything else is... really bad. The whole story is rushed, after the prologue I had no idea what is going on and I feel, that a way better story (defeat of Morgoth) was wasted. Characters range from dumb to bland to fu... annoying (hello there harfoots), most dialogues are really hard to bear, so much cringe there. Many scenes are a disaster like free climbing an ice covered mountain in plate armor, or jumping of a ship in the middle of the ocean, or not leaving directly after an orc attack... Rings also follows a common trend these days, so far I have seen one unlikeable Mary Sue (hello there Galadrial) and one very strong women (hi Bronwyn) and an army of stupid, useless men. As a male viewer I can't help but feel insulted.

All in all, watch it for the eye candy it is, but don't do it sober. And don't expect to be entertained, maybe turn it into a drinking game? Every time you cringe, get a shot.… Expand

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EntreConsolasSep 2, 2022

Elfos negros cuando teóricamente debían ser raza pura para conservar la inmortalidad.
Gimli comenta en las dos torres q las enanas se las confunde con los enanos, q también tienen barba. Pues aquí son abuelas y encima hay enanas negras.
MeElfos negros cuando teóricamente debían ser raza pura para conservar la inmortalidad.
Gimli comenta en las dos torres q las enanas se las confunde con los enanos, q también tienen barba. Pues aquí son abuelas y encima hay enanas negras.

Me parece muy bien la inclusión de razas y demás historias, pero ya está bien de meterlo con calzador en todas las jodidas series. Lo q en teoría busca concienciar y unificar, está consiguiendo fomentar y crear odios inexistentes. Porque prima la política y bienquedismo de mierda q nos inhunda últimamente, a ser fieles a un universo y una saga centenaria.… Expand

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Chuck_SneedSep 2, 2022

Awful acting and writing which don't reflect the show's ridiculous budget. Read the books instead.

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pochecheSep 2, 2022

Omg to much propaganda, they may think we are retarded, is so offensive. Please stop

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FedeVaraxSep 9, 2022

Il problema di questa serie non è il cast, neanche la becera infedeltà ai testi, ma il fatto che faccia proprio cagare come prodotto TV.
HoD hanno inserito attori neri ma la serie è perfettamente godibile, gli anelli del potere sembra stataIl problema di questa serie non è il cast, neanche la becera infedeltà ai testi, ma il fatto che faccia proprio cagare come prodotto TV.
HoD hanno inserito attori neri ma la serie è perfettamente godibile, gli anelli del potere sembra stata girata per un target di 8 anni.… Expand

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SubaqueousDreamSep 4, 2022

At the core of any production is the script. No amount of lipstick can amend a compromised story. Unfortunately, the same downfall to the last seasons in Game of Thrones is at play in the Rings of Power.

For any writer, this would be theAt the core of any production is the script. No amount of lipstick can amend a compromised story. Unfortunately, the same downfall to the last seasons in Game of Thrones is at play in the Rings of Power.

For any writer, this would be the most challenging task of their lives to stand in the ring with the Professor. It's painfully apparent that the production suffers from the Dunning-Kruger effect. The script is fraught with issues ranging from pacing, positioning, characterization, and pail attempts at sounding Tolkienian. Characters behave in ways that the plot demands but are unbelievable when you think about it. No sane person would attempt to swim across an entire ocean on their own!

The greatest flaw of this show is that it fails to be escapism. This is mostly the marketing's fault for being hyper-fixated on what should be the least important aspect of a fantasy journey. If RoP survives to future seasons, I can only hope that Amazon stops trying to lean on allegories to the modern-day as a crutch (and shield) for the subpar writing.… Expand

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Turbo3d5000Sep 3, 2022

This series is terrible to watch with all its woke ideology, it's really disrespectful to Tolkien's memory and fans.

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dramaticwordsSep 5, 2022

One day, someone may adapt JRR Tolkien's rich and detailed history of Middle-Earth for the screen in all its majestic grandeur... but it is not this day. The producers of this show seem to have taken Tolkien's works, cut them into slivers,One day, someone may adapt JRR Tolkien's rich and detailed history of Middle-Earth for the screen in all its majestic grandeur... but it is not this day. The producers of this show seem to have taken Tolkien's works, cut them into slivers, thrown them into the air, caught a small handful, and randomly assembled them into a new story they can use as a platform for 21st century themes. Then they hired amateur "writers" who can't write dialogue, characters, or plots of any quality or consistency. Some pretty pictures though.… Expand

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GastSep 2, 2022

It is terrible tv-shows. Cheap CGI and no good characters or actors. This is corporate grab for money that doesn't even respect the source material. It spits on everything that Tolkien wrote. Characters are completely different than asIt is terrible tv-shows. Cheap CGI and no good characters or actors. This is corporate grab for money that doesn't even respect the source material. It spits on everything that Tolkien wrote. Characters are completely different than as described in books and all this is terrible. What an arrogance to think you can "improve" something that is already perfect!!!! Why don't you respect the source material as Peter Jackson did....... sigh, corporations.… Expand

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GarethCoxSep 3, 2022

Starting positively, the visuals are great and the score is okay. However, the rest is garbage. The dialogue is poor and comes across forced. One of the earlier conversations about the stone and the boat was completely ridiculous. TheStarting positively, the visuals are great and the score is okay. However, the rest is garbage. The dialogue is poor and comes across forced. One of the earlier conversations about the stone and the boat was completely ridiculous. The majority of characters aren't engaging in the slightest, and some of the scenes seem unnecessarily repetitive and drawn out. For me, this has resulted in disappointingly slow and dull episodes.… Expand

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davidalcantaraSep 3, 2022

More woke trash. While watching a TV show, don't want to be lectured about ideology, thanks.

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AsheraxxSep 4, 2022

1 start for the really beautiful views, landscapes and camera. And 1 star for the actors of arondir and the little hairfood girl. Everything else is garbage. The dialouges are cringe and all the actors exept the 2 I mentioned are totally1 start for the really beautiful views, landscapes and camera. And 1 star for the actors of arondir and the little hairfood girl. Everything else is garbage. The dialouges are cringe and all the actors exept the 2 I mentioned are totally overacting. Come on. Why do stones sink? They want to sound like Tolkien poetry but sound like idiots.… Expand

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bdillon0820Sep 8, 2022

Terrible dialogue, slow, boring and hookless. It doesn't follow the lore. Actual characters are mischaracterized. The acting is mediocre to bad. This is just a terrible show overall.

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helladarionxSep 2, 2022

série lacradora de merda. esse feminismo nojento destruindo todas as séries e todos os filmes. ate quando essa bosta nojenta vai continuar ?

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boxcuttaSep 2, 2022

It's exactly what I expected. Everything this woke crowd touches turns into...

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truetrav81Sep 2, 2022

What did I just watch...First and foremost, this isn't Tolkien and I am glad he and his son are not around to see this. Cons:
The writing is high-school quality bad There is no character to get behind and the dialog is cringe at best
ThisWhat did I just watch...First and foremost, this isn't Tolkien and I am glad he and his son are not around to see this. Cons:
The writing is high-school quality bad There is no character to get behind and the dialog is cringe at best
This cosplay Galadriel is terrible, ruins her character, and makes her insufferable
Mystery box garbage Disregards Lore
The "Harfoots" are terrible, hard to sit through Girl Boss garbage...bullied by boys in the first couple minutes "really?
Costume design and care is CW level of investment and creativity
Music a big wet fart when compared to Jackson's Pros:
Chris and JRR are not alive to see this

I hope this is a lesson to Hollywood about respecting IPs, and if you are going to make a story off something beloved like Tolkien, do it right...this is just fan fiction bad, handled by amateurs, and show obvious contempt for the fan base.… Expand

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m4ttatt4ckSep 2, 2022

Why must they destroy such great literary work with a woke disaster. The source material they had was flawless. You don’t have to remake the wheel to push your agenda… sad.

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MystisKalhasSep 2, 2022

It has nothing to do with Tolkien's vision and spirit. The dialogue is awful without any deep meaning. The actors look very amateur with baby faces, there's no epic feeling in this at all.

The landscapes and the overall film look is ok,It has nothing to do with Tolkien's vision and spirit. The dialogue is awful without any deep meaning. The actors look very amateur with baby faces, there's no epic feeling in this at all.

The landscapes and the overall film look is ok, there's no problem in those. But the plot and the actors are really awful. It looks like a childish D&D movie, not for serious fans.

It looks like a cheap version of Lord of the Rings and I hope Amazon will create a new series with a serious approach rather than this high-school drama.… Expand

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tolik1220112Sep 2, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's not interesting, and there is no canon, the characters are terrible, only the graphics are good… Expand

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WolfThornSep 2, 2022

Tell me you're a paid shill without telling me you're a paid shill 'critics' or I should say urinalist. This is NOT The Lord of the Rings, it's nothing but an awful overpriced fan fic with fake made up lore and making up new characters.

ITell me you're a paid shill without telling me you're a paid shill 'critics' or I should say urinalist. This is NOT The Lord of the Rings, it's nothing but an awful overpriced fan fic with fake made up lore and making up new characters.

I see there's also some ignorant fake Tolkien 'fans' giving 10/10 reviews, you're all the problem with the media ruining everything.… Expand

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HrustickSep 7, 2022

It’s a joke, it’s insulting of Tolkien’s world Gotta rewatch an original lotr

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Amar91Sep 5, 2022

Against my better judgement, I decided to give the first 2 episodes a chance. And folks, this show is worse than I expected. 1. Characters not true to the lore
2. Forcefully shoving the wokeness activism down our throats
3. Casting is reallyAgainst my better judgement, I decided to give the first 2 episodes a chance. And folks, this show is worse than I expected. 1. Characters not true to the lore
2. Forcefully shoving the wokeness activism down our throats
3. Casting is really poor, boring acting
4. 2 episodes in, nothing happened, it was an extremely dull buildup
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RiffteriaSep 2, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Whitewashing, posing, cringe wise nonsense talking, new characters, away from the original lore, no actor is regonizable. Its like youre watching a fantasy movie, with names from LotR. I'm not sure if Tolkien would like that. I, in this case, am absolutly pi***d and disgusted… Expand

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kylezeman1992Sep 2, 2022

This is what happens when a multi-billion dollar company attempts a cash grab using one of the most beloved stories of all time: a disaster. The directors and cast have made it abundantly clear that they were not faithful to works of Tolkien.This is what happens when a multi-billion dollar company attempts a cash grab using one of the most beloved stories of all time: a disaster. The directors and cast have made it abundantly clear that they were not faithful to works of Tolkien. What a shame. This show had so much potential.… Expand

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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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dbo_90Sep 9, 2022

I tried, I really tried to like what I have seen so far.
It just... hurts.
Even rewatching the episodes as a fantasy removed from anything Tolkien, it still hurts. I appreciate the choice of Lady Galadriel, as she resembles the Jacksons' oneI tried, I really tried to like what I have seen so far.
It just... hurts.
Even rewatching the episodes as a fantasy removed from anything Tolkien, it still hurts.
I appreciate the choice of Lady Galadriel, as she resembles the Jacksons' one in her visage (albeit if not in her behaviour). You can see the monetary value in its visuals (despite the characters appearing separated from their environment), but it is a soulless husk.

note: I hope I will have to change my review with the coming of new episodes, but I have my doubts...… Expand

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Lorenzo11Sep 2, 2022

Un desastre en historia. Artisticamente muy buena, y por eso le doy 1, si no seria un 0!!!

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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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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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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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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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EliabeTorresBSep 2, 2022

É pífio a maneira como certos diretores e estúdios tentam arruinar uma obra perfeita de Tolkien. Tosco.

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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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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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Edward23Sep 2, 2022

Seriously, who made this **** They should be banned from entertainment industry.

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davesquivelSep 2, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only a beautifull cgi and bad history, boring cansative im sleeped in 30 minutes… 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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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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siliorySep 2, 2022

These wokes destroy everything they touch. It is unfortunate because this work could be wonderful, but they destroyed it.

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raulpassos1808Sep 3, 2022

What you can see is that billions were spent on the series, but I saw a number of things that seem more amateurish than something that was extremely careful. Some of them:
- The ice stalactites, at the beginning, are very similar and don'tWhat you can see is that billions were spent on the series, but I saw a number of things that seem more amateurish than something that was extremely careful. Some of them:
- The ice stalactites, at the beginning, are very similar and don't look like they were generated by "nature".
- While the characters climb the mountain, they don't do any strength, neither in the arm nor in facial expressions. They look like they're on something with zero gravity.
- The scene where there is a big tree is visually beautiful, but the background looks disconnected and gives the impression that it is in a studio.
- When the "comet" falls, the fires around the crater don't look like they started organically. They look like they were placed and places almost lined up.
- When they are on the boat, an extremely bright light hits the characters' faces, however, the background appears to be from somewhere else, as it does not receive the same light. I can't focus on the story because this kind of failure causes me to scatter.
Worst of all, and it has been a flaw in many movies today, is the story change. I wanted to watch it to see Tolkien and not the interests of some big company behind the production.

It had everything to go right, however, they threw it all down the drain and destroyed, right away, what could be the best series of all time. They turned the series into one of the worst. Every dollar spent on its production was wasted.… Expand

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GildorlnglorionSep 3, 2022

I was very skeptical after the first trailers, but still wanted to give the whole series a chance, and here is my first feedback after the first 2 episodes:

I'm struck by the fact that the developers actually took a bit of a look at the LordI was very skeptical after the first trailers, but still wanted to give the whole series a chance, and here is my first feedback after the first 2 episodes:

I'm struck by the fact that the developers actually took a bit of a look at the Lord of the Rings lore. Unlike Peter Jackson's movies, the events of the first age are addressed here (albeit briefly). Important events such as the destruction of the 2 Trees of Valinor and the subsequent war against the dark ruler Morgoth.

About the story:
The story is mostly true to lore (so far). What is new is that Galadriel tries to avenge her brother Finrod Felagund, who was killed by Sauron in the first age. In itself a good idea, in the books Finrod was just dead and no one cared, the war just went on. Here, on the other hand, a little more importance is given to this actually important figure. However, the developers also made some stupid mistakes: the half-elf Elrond, for example, was excluded from a meeting of the royal council in the first episode because he is not a full-blooded elf...WHAT? Elrond is the great-grandson of Turgon, the predecessor of King Gil-Galad as High King of the High Elves. NEVER would they dare exclude him from a council meeting, for he is the rightful heir to the throne should Gil-Galad die! If you can overlook these mistakes, you get an entertaining fantasy adventure - but I've only seen the first two episodes, so beware, I don't know if there won't be worse mistakes in the upcoming episodes. However... the war against Morgoth is over and the free rulers of Middle-earth are preparing for a time of peace (just like in Tolkien's The Silmarillion).

So is the series well or rather poorly realized?
Difficult question... actually, it's mediocre at best.... Why? Well, Amazon has decided to make some modern adjustments to the characters. For example, the elven princess Galadriel is now suddenly a warrior (representing the strong woman in the main role) and in principle there is nothing wrong with that, BUT there is one problem: Galadriel is actually a witch and NOT a warrior. I can understand why Amazon chose this path, BUT to rewrite, replace or as happened here, rob already existing characters of their identity for ideological reasons is an absolute no-go.

My suggestion to Amazon: If you need characters in the future to represent certain groups of people or want to do inclusion for ideological reasons, please invent a new character, like you did with the elf Arondir for example. Please don't change existing characters that are loved by the fans....… Expand

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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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MdbrownSep 5, 2022

So far the show has been underwhelming. I doubt I would watch episode 3 if not for Tolkein. I was expecting House of the Dragon to be bad due to the way GoT ended, but I was presently surprised. I was expecting Rings of Power to beSo far the show has been underwhelming. I doubt I would watch episode 3 if not for Tolkein. I was expecting House of the Dragon to be bad due to the way GoT ended, but I was presently surprised. I was expecting Rings of Power to be excellent and have been disappointed so far. The first two episodes were slow, the CGI that everyone is raving about looks like a video game and there are plenty of shows with POC in lead roles for me to watch so there's nothing "special" here. Most of the characters with the exception of Durin and Elrond are boring so far. I like female-led shows, but so far I have zero interest in Galadriel and Elanor 'Nori' Brandyfoot -who have a lot of screen-time.… Expand

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new4orSep 3, 2022

that`s what you get for butchering classics. I`ve read The Lord of the Rings when i was 12 years old, and i can`t stand this kind of disrespect

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johndoe9979Sep 2, 2022

Communist propaganda garbo. Bad writing, bad costumes, boring combat, wokeism.

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1337JagSep 4, 2022

This is insulting. This is a venal and pathetic attempt to cash in on Tolkien's creation. Characters are dry and unlikable, dialog seems forced and awkward, and the story is slow and uninteresting. Amazon has no business bearing the name ofThis is insulting. This is a venal and pathetic attempt to cash in on Tolkien's creation. Characters are dry and unlikable, dialog seems forced and awkward, and the story is slow and uninteresting. Amazon has no business bearing the name of Tolkien. All the mystical wonder and transcendence was stripped away in favor of post-modernism. To say this show takes place in Tolkien's world would be deceit. Forget the title, this has nothing to do with Tolkien. Even on its own merits, this show is a face-plant.… Expand

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Midian00Sep 4, 2022

People should learn to respect intellectual property. but what am I saying... it's 2022. Respect as a concept is no more. Take a **** on everything. Destroy everything.

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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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getsmeliftedSep 3, 2022

Where to even begin. The writing is pseudo intellectual nonsense that either doesn't make sense or contradicts itself. The only way the writers could make the protagonist smart is by making everyone else an idiot. Furthermore, the books thisWhere to even begin. The writing is pseudo intellectual nonsense that either doesn't make sense or contradicts itself. The only way the writers could make the protagonist smart is by making everyone else an idiot. Furthermore, the books this show is based on are basically ignored to craft a narrative with modern day sensibilities. The books have been translated to over 60 languages. It already appeals to a modern audience. The changes that are made actually makes it's mass appeal less than what it was. Good job Amazon. I will say that some of the cinematography is good with some nice visuals here and there but if that's what you're after visit an art gallery. If you want a good TV show look elsewhere.… Expand

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TgcSep 2, 2022

This isn't bad adaptation, because Amazon don't even have rights to adapt stories described in Silmarillion or Unfinished Tales. This is bad fan fiction parody of Tolkien's work.

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ZodwraithSep 3, 2022

This is living proof that the only thing necessary for roles today is ethnicity and not talent. Can Amazon not afford GOOD actors that fit their woke agenda? Acting is wooden and empty, writing doesn't fit Tolkien's world, I honestly can'tThis is living proof that the only thing necessary for roles today is ethnicity and not talent. Can Amazon not afford GOOD actors that fit their woke agenda? Acting is wooden and empty, writing doesn't fit Tolkien's world, I honestly can't figure out WTF is wrong with critics today.

First they completely mangle the Wheel of Time, now this . Does Amazon just hate fantasy?… 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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cezarexi12Sep 3, 2022

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

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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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Sickboy0138Sep 3, 2022

Just a big ol dumpster fire. Neither myself or my family will be watching this mess. It's horrible plot, bad cgi, and bad acting is disappointing enough but they absolutely butchered everything Tolkien stood for.

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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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Manuel2Sep 7, 2022

So I read about racism and anti-wokism as reasons for the bad ratings for the rings of power and legend has it that amazon bought critics and suppresses votes on imdb which is owned by amazon. Well, I can't prove that. What I saw is some niceSo I read about racism and anti-wokism as reasons for the bad ratings for the rings of power and legend has it that amazon bought critics and suppresses votes on imdb which is owned by amazon. Well, I can't prove that. What I saw is some nice CGI, some partly good music and a refreshing diversity even though one needs to mention that female dwarfs, black or white, indeed have beards. But then ... the dialogues, the dialogues are so ridiculous, so abysmal hideous that it pains the viewer and evokes Fremdscham in children-spectators. The characters are shallow, the elves are not distinctive at all, the acting is wooden and the language does not as most elements of the series reflect Tolkien's work. At one point a Harfoot wants to express that she can't communicate with fireflies and says: "I don't speak fireflies" - I'm not kidding you, that's what she said. It's horrible and an insult to intellect of any kind. There are in fact so many flaws that one watches with ones jaw dropped down. Old elves? Tired elves? Elves that move without any grace at all while speaking silly and sloppy english? Galadriel without wisdom and Elrond giving the impression of a clown. What a major sorry effort this is and a shame to be associated with JRR Tolkien. My friend's 12 year old daughter asked why the elves don't speak elvish at all :D… 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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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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PyterSep 4, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I knew it wont be same as in books. I tried to stay open minded. I failed. Plot is boring and characters are quite bland. Of course its spitting on Tolkiens work but even if we forget about it this show feels like generic fantasy show from 90` but with nice CGI. I think it would be much better if it wont be bond with Tolkiens and it would be whole new universum with new names and so on. Really disappointed with this show. PS sword fights are like from anime… 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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TsafrirSep 4, 2022

*Maybe here my review wont be DELETED*

Really Amazon? You think by deleting bad reviews your bloated abomination of a show would be saved? People are aware so better revaluate your strategy because gaslighting your audience doesn't work*Maybe here my review wont be DELETED*

Really Amazon? You think by deleting bad reviews your bloated abomination of a show would be saved?

People are aware so better revaluate your strategy because gaslighting your audience doesn't work anymore.

Imagine a reality where a 'Game of Thrones' spinoff is MILES more compelling (as of now) than the most expensive show of all time.

The sets look (sometimes) great. That's it. The acting is flat, the charactrrs are frustrating, GUYladriel is insufferable and the wtiting (you know, the foudation of a story) is catastrophic.

Congratulations! You baught an ip!
Now you feel what happens when you smear its name and what it stands for.

Tolkein fans will keep going. This will NEVER go away.

If only you've respected his legecy.… Expand

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JerryDrake27Sep 2, 2022

This series lacks so many things from the source material that it’s not funny anymore

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Eric_SanSep 2, 2022

Não me trouxe nada de tão exuberante como falavam, uma decepção, depois de uma grande expectativa, dessa vez o show adversário foi mais atraente.

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emptytheximikSep 2, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Зарегистрировался специально, чтобы оставить тут отзыв. Это что-то отвратительное, таких плохих эмоций я еще не испытывал. Диалоги не вызывают интереса, персонажи блеклые, скучные. Контраста эмоций во время просмотра не возникает, этим и славен Толкиен. О сюжете и вспоминать не стоит. Ужасно, смотреть дальше не собираюсь. Удачи, амазон, испортили все как обычно. I registered specifically to leave a review here. This is something disgusting, I have never experienced such bad emotions. Dialogues do not arouse interest, the characters are faded, boring. There is no contrast of emotions during viewing, this is what Tolkien is famous for. The plot is not worth remembering. It's terrible, I'm not going to look any further. Good luck, Amazon, ruined everything as usual.… Expand

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RayhapmanSep 8, 2022

The way how Amazon is treating rightful negative opinions and is putting everyone in the same "racist" bag is awful. The show looks mostly good, yes, but the pacing is bad, camera work is dull (there is pretty much no narrative behind shots).The way how Amazon is treating rightful negative opinions and is putting everyone in the same "racist" bag is awful. The show looks mostly good, yes, but the pacing is bad, camera work is dull (there is pretty much no narrative behind shots). Character introductions are absent, amount of exposition is enormous, leading to believing that shows thinks that the audience is stupid and can't understand things from context. Everything needs to be explained, even if the explanation makes no sense for the characters as they either know it already (the moment when Elrond is telling Celembrimor what Silamriles were) or there is no possible way of them knowing things (Galadriel being Sherlock Holmes in the Sauron`s stronghold). The show has lots of silly moments like the fight with a troll when only Galadriel was able to solo kill it, even though the Party was in search of Sauron, so I wonder how they wanted to deal with him if the ice troll is such a problem. Or when Galadriel chooses to jump ships and swim all the way back by herself, even though is hundreds of miles away from the Middle-Earth. I understand that showrunners wanted to make her badass with all of these "creative" decisions but it really made her silly. What is also visible is that writers couldn't write intelligently conversations to make people look wise and eternal, so they chose to either force poetics in every dialogue in a way that sounds more like a recitation than conversation, or to make everyone else stupid, so that main characters would shine.

Not to mention other Lore-breaking moments like no Celebor, Warrior-Galadriel, time condensation, two Durins at the same time, Meteor-Man, elves looking more like Wither's elves than Tolkien's, hobbits in Second Age. So far my favourite characters are Arondir and Disa, so hopefully, my opinion about the quality and lore-breaking problems won't be marked as racist. Overall, it is just sad.… Expand

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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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HansMeiserSuperSep 4, 2022

Amazon misuses the LOTR name to promote woke-political agendas. Peter Jackson treated Tolkien with more respect.

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Mike_In_NHSep 6, 2022

The cinematography and filming locations are as stunning as the LOTR movies, and the CGI is top-notch. And.....that's about where the good news ends.
The first episode is terrible. Not only am I not interested in the characters, but it seemsThe cinematography and filming locations are as stunning as the LOTR movies, and the CGI is top-notch. And.....that's about where the good news ends.
The first episode is terrible. Not only am I not interested in the characters, but it seems to be a perversion of the characters that Tolkien introduced in his books. The plot is disjointed, hard-to follow and you keep waiting for something to happen. And nothing really ever does.....
The second episode is better, but again, I found myself not really caring about any of the characters. Why is it called the Rings of Power? We still don't know.
Dry, or overly smarmy acting, and a slow, plodding, hard-to-follow plot. Character development and the story itself seems secondary (or even tertiary) to the show's focus on landscape shots and CGI special effects. It's like the producers realized that the show wasn't making much sense, so "Hey, we need to throw in a magnificent landscape shot!" or "Let's add some more CGI here!" to distract the viewer from the bumbling plot and rather diffident character development.
I'll probably watch the next episode (or two), but something needs to happen pretty quickly.
It's not very good so far.… Expand

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VorlogSep 2, 2022

No, I'm not giving it a 1 because of the inclusivity. I could have overlooked that if it had any redeeming qualities. I'm giving it a 1 because it was plain awful.

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