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DarkIndigo88Sep 10, 2022

Terrible. Only good thing are visuals and that is where all they budget went.

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DarkKnight9Sep 10, 2022

Sad to see anyone who doesn't think this is the best show on TV called a bot or racist. No actually, most people just want to enjoy a quality production like the LOTR movies were. And this is just flashy, poorly written fan fiction. It evenSad to see anyone who doesn't think this is the best show on TV called a bot or racist. No actually, most people just want to enjoy a quality production like the LOTR movies were. And this is just flashy, poorly written fan fiction. It even makes the disappointing Hobbit Trilogy appear incredible by comparison. Amazon have just embarrassed themselves.… Expand

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Shrik3Sep 10, 2022

OK rating this 0 stars is ridiculous and politically motivated in my opinion. The reality is that fantasy stories are based on the distant past so generally you wouldn't have different races in a small isolated village. So essentially it isOK rating this 0 stars is ridiculous and politically motivated in my opinion. The reality is that fantasy stories are based on the distant past so generally you wouldn't have different races in a small isolated village. So essentially it is something that is forced into the plot as opposed to making sense within a plot. Game of thrones dealt with race in a different way, a way that made sense.. Anyway I'm no closet racist, like I suspect a lot of these reviews have been written by or obsessed with Tolkien lore purity my rating is about the 2 episodes I have seen so far. I didn't like the first episode, especially the scene where a troll is killed by Galadriel, instead of showing her being a good leader and working to fight to face the threat there is a ridiculous scene where the 2 main protagonists do some circus trick to kill the beast while essentially Elven Special Forces are killed because they are not the main characters?! It's lazy and bad writing. The second episode improves more so because it takes advantage of the enormous budget to show some very impressive Hollywood quality scenes but again it's let down by bad writing, and odd design decisions, the Dwarves are just ridiculous, the ridiculous fake Irish accents of the proto Hobbits are pathetic, I literally heard one actress slip from RP (posh English) to a terrible Irish accent in one sentence, the directors are clearly all American and have no ears for authentic accents. LENNY Henry, the Iranian actress as well as the man who plays the Sylvan Elf are standouts in that their acting seems authentic even if they don't have much to go on in terms of dialogue however I can honestly say that I did not like the acting of any of the other characters especially the main protagonist and don't start me on the Dwarves,I hope this improves, I would recommend that people who enjoy flashy special effects, children or people who just want a bit of mindless escapism to watch this, but considering the source material and the budget this is a major disappointment which pales into significance in comparison to the Game of Thrones prequel which is well acted and character driven as well as actually making you think and remember scenes.. My problems are mainly with the acting and the dare I say ridiculous stereotypes used in the film which make a lot of scenes ridiculous to watch.… Expand

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Cavalry414Sep 10, 2022

This is the first time I have ever felt compelled to write a review for a TV show. This show is an abomination. Terrible acting. Terrible story. Terrible SFX. Terrible characters. Terrible adaptation through and through.

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antialiasedSep 9, 2022

Abysmally bad writing, a glacial pace, and flashy CGI all tossed in a blender.

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ivanshvedkoSep 9, 2022

What is this? No, I am serious - what is this? Who did the cast? What is wrong with this person? How could this happen? Who created these dialogues? Why? Who could ever approve it for making? OMG

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DisneystinksSep 9, 2022

Story and dialogue. Just focus on that and you will see how bad this show is. Compare the story in rings of power to the lord of the rings trilogy. Listen to the dialogue spoken comparing the two.. do not let the pretty CGI distract you.Story and dialogue. Just focus on that and you will see how bad this show is. Compare the story in rings of power to the lord of the rings trilogy. Listen to the dialogue spoken comparing the two.. do not let the pretty CGI distract you. If a show/movie was always as good as it’s amazing CGI then Transformers 5 would have gotten best picture.… Expand

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vladb8Sep 9, 2022

Very poorly written storyline. Just boring. I don't mind that the story is not compatible with the books, but it is not interesting to watch.

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MetaDigital22Sep 9, 2022

This Amazon bastardization isn't genuinely Middle Earth inspired, it's a pollution of that Lore. Additionally, the writing and plot is weak. There are some nice visuals, but the costumes, and character depth is very lack luster.

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Brian57Sep 9, 2022

Great visuals and special effects (the orcs look fantastic unlike th hobbit) However, the story is quite dull and slow going. Forced diversity and colorblindness aside, the boring story and mediocre acting make getting immersed in the worldGreat visuals and special effects (the orcs look fantastic unlike th hobbit) However, the story is quite dull and slow going. Forced diversity and colorblindness aside, the boring story and mediocre acting make getting immersed in the world difficult. I’m pretty disappointed overall.… Expand

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Tural436Sep 9, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They betrayed Tolkien literature.The script and character are very bad. There are a lot of logical errors in the script.… Expand

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JRRbeatsbezosSep 9, 2022

It's like they went out of their way to depart from what Tolkien actually wrote. What's worse is the dialog seems to have been written by a drunk teenager. Tolkien would have been livid to see his life's work reduced to this utterIt's like they went out of their way to depart from what Tolkien actually wrote. What's worse is the dialog seems to have been written by a drunk teenager. Tolkien would have been livid to see his life's work reduced to this utter charletonry.

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Xd351ghiaSep 9, 2022

I don't know how amazon spent so much and delivered so little, this show feels cheap.

the story and writing are just boring and cringe, and the actors' accents sound so fake....

what a waste :(

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KzixSep 9, 2022

my god i am watching the episode 3 and most of the content is cringe. The top of the list is the scene of orc prison: prisonner behaving like they can make the rules then this riduculous debate about chopping down a tree... Garbage tv

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nevillejohnSep 9, 2022

it's just TV sheesh

show looks great, characters are compelling and easy to feel connected to. i read the hobbit, lotr, and silmarillion 25 years ago so you'll have to forgive my memory but i have no problem with this show fitting withinit's just TV sheesh

show looks great, characters are compelling and easy to feel connected to. i read the hobbit, lotr, and silmarillion 25 years ago so you'll have to forgive my memory but i have no problem with this show fitting within the tolkien universe. laughable to think all these 0 voters all knew him personally and are the final arbiters of his will and intent.

doubt anyone reads internet reviews when they can just watch the show for free (one way or another) and make up their own mind but i'm glad this was made and look forward to the rest of the season, one of the best show on tv rn !… Expand

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ParzivaISep 9, 2022

Es una serie que no representa el Universo Tolkien, con la moda de meter a calzador razas y mujeres que no pegan ni con cola en los personajes, es una pena, podría haber sido una gran serie y por esta moda progre se va a quedar en unaEs una serie que no representa el Universo Tolkien, con la moda de meter a calzador razas y mujeres que no pegan ni con cola en los personajes, es una pena, podría haber sido una gran serie y por esta moda progre se va a quedar en una decepción cara, muy cara. No la recomiendo para nada.… Expand

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SlomoGotSkillsSep 8, 2022

Although the CGI and the general feel of the visuals are stunning and reminiscent of the LOTR movies , the addition of colored actors in every story arc and the warrior (?) Galadriel distracts the viewer that constantly questions is thisAlthough the CGI and the general feel of the visuals are stunning and reminiscent of the LOTR movies , the addition of colored actors in every story arc and the warrior (?) Galadriel distracts the viewer that constantly questions is this Tolkien or not and diminishes the immersion to the series imo. I'm not opposed to have colored actors play in fantasy movies or have strong heroic figures be females but I refuse to be spoon fed 'wokeness' and in a Tolkien show nevertheless… Expand

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ZoolybebeSep 3, 2022

WTF is all this bot activity? Does anyone else notice the exact number of dislikes of each negative review? 68 and the exact likes for positive reviews? 68 again HAHHAHAH nothing can save this abortion not even bots

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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.

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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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dcbob386Sep 9, 2022

I've watched the first 2 episodes. The world looks really good but that's about it. ALL the characters suck, the esthetics look like a high budget production but the actors make it feel like a low budget series you'd see late night on theI've watched the first 2 episodes. The world looks really good but that's about it. ALL the characters suck, the esthetics look like a high budget production but the actors make it feel like a low budget series you'd see late night on the sci-fi channel. I honestly don't care about the diversity but It is pretty cringe when its so obvious when its purposely placed to check a box or quota. And for the ppl saying its getting review bombed by users, NO. Its getting the opposite by the critics because of the diversity they don't want to say anything bad about it because of the main female lead (whos a pretty bad actress) and the ppl of color. The mainstream critics will not say a bad word about it because of that and that alone. Its a real shame.… Expand

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Reineman5194Sep 9, 2022

I really wanted to like this show. As someone who has studied and written about the interplay between different mediums, and as a lifelong Tolkien fan, I was excited to see what Amazon Studios would offer.

That said, I am extremelyI really wanted to like this show. As someone who has studied and written about the interplay between different mediums, and as a lifelong Tolkien fan, I was excited to see what Amazon Studios would offer.

That said, I am extremely disappointed. One would not think this is the ‘most expensive TV series of all time’. Where did all the money go? It doesn’t take half a billion dollars to pump out some impressive CGI. For writing, wardrobe and props, story development, and casting, it looks like they spent the bare minimum.

At first viewing, the impressive visuals serve to obscure the bad writing, but after you’ve had time to let it sink in, you realize how poor it is. You have little parables, like the already infamous ‘floating boat’ scene, that are stretching for profound meaning but fall far short and end up confusing. It’s the equivalent of a poorly written comic book or school play. Then there is writing that is lazy or out of place in an ancient/mythic setting. Think use of the word, ‘ok’, or Elrond’s cutesy, “why didn’t you say so.” Or, “you smell like an orc” (do ethereal being like elves stink?). I thought some of the best writing came in the Harfoot scenes (‘The Sky is Strange!’), but they are all speaking those lines with an odd southern Irish accent.

The wardrobe, sets, and props are of inconsistent quality, at best. Some costumes are passable, some look like they were 3D printed and made out of plastic or cheap metal. Again, at first viewing some of the sets look fantastic, but later you realize they felt sort of empty and lifeless, like you could tell they were shot in a warehouse studio. The hair choices for the elves is baffling. Why anyone thought it was appropriate to feature barbershop fades, buzz cuts, and pompadours with copious hair product is beyond me. Bear McCreary’s score is passable but does not thus far have the range and grandeur of Howard Shore’s LOTR. The acting is also a confusing mixed-bag. Once again, at first viewing it seems passable, but something still feels off. Only upon second viewing or later reflection do you realize that the elves (especially Morfydd Clark’s Galadriel) are wooden and expressionless. If you compare with the acting in Jackson’s LOTR, it is crystal clear that the acting quality is simply not there in Rings of Power. One might be tempted to think that elves are supposed to be stoic and expressionless, but this could not be further from the truth! The truth is elves are supposed to more human than humans, almost, express more, emote more, simply be more bright and divine than humans ever could be. Peterson’s original trilogy did a fantastic job at capturing this, while Amazon studios failed miserably.

The casting follows the general theme of: wtf were they thinking? The supreme controversy, both contrived and genuine, about diverse casting is the least of the show’s problems. Though there have been perfectly valid arguments that inclusivity could have been artfully done through Rhun (analogous to Asia in Tolkien’s universe) and Harad (analogous to North Africa) storylines that intersected with those in Middle Earth and Numenor. As it stands, it is awkward and cheap tokenism, which used to be considered offensive to people of color.

Again, elves are supposed to have a timeless quality about them. In this show, Galadriel and Elrond look about forty human years younger than Celebrimbor, while all three are thousands of years old at this point in the story. Elves are supposed to be the fairest and most beautiful beings, some of whom seem to almost emit a holy light. The Rings of Power producers failed miserably at capturing this quality. Furthermore, where are the top class actors? Half a billion dollars couldn’t manage to bring in any recognizable actors?

The plot is jarring at times because there are simply too many events that flatly defy logic. In the first two episodes, a character jumps off a ship in the middle of a huge ocean with the prospect of swimming at least a thousand miles to land with no plan or guidance. Characters are shown arriving at a destination hundreds of miles away without equipment, guides, or horses, as if they got there while taking a leisurely morning stroll. Supposed elite elven warriors are made into hapless bowling pins for an ice troll. These add up and really hinder the ability to suspend disbelief. All this ultimately amounts to a humongously baffling missed opportunity. Seriously, it makes almost no sense! It seems like this show was rushed to the cutting room floor without any edits, reshoots, or recastings. One can only surmise that the producers thought they could ride the wave of goodwill that the Lord of the Rings name carries without putting the care, time, and hard work necessary to create a good final product.… Expand

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TkallionzSep 9, 2022

The show is awesome after just three episodes. The better the show is, the more obvious it becomes that this site is being review-bombed by racists. Oh well. Check out the show for yourself and don't listen to the bitter souls bound in darkness.

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ram_Sep 9, 2022

A whole new world.. The young middle earth, the struggling history of Galadtriel and cruelty of Sauron. Many races, new creatures, a wondering world. Fascinating, Awesome piece of work

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ClipOnMullet_Sep 9, 2022

This is high budget pantomime at best. Which is a shame because I love LoTR. The acting is daytime drama level, the script is woeful and while I don't know the second age lore back to front, there is no way this is based off Tolkien's work. IThis is high budget pantomime at best. Which is a shame because I love LoTR. The acting is daytime drama level, the script is woeful and while I don't know the second age lore back to front, there is no way this is based off Tolkien's work. I really don't think I'll make it through this season or any other season after it. Thankfully we have the films and books. If this is your first foray into Middle Earth I cannot stress enough, start with the books (or audiobooks) and then the films, and skip this. This is just bad television. The show moves as slow as molasses, the script is incoherent and the characters of all poor reflections of themselves from Tolkien’s original works. Even if you remove Tolkien’s influence from the show this makes for a subpar fantasy series. I cannot recommend this on any level to any person.… Expand

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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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ashaman01Sep 9, 2022

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

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Give_em_hellSep 9, 2022

What a joke! No respect to Tolkien's world. Bad writing, bad acting, bad plot.

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BroyaxSep 9, 2022

Les effets spéciaux sont ma foi très réussis, de même que la direction artistique générale et on voit bien -également parmi les décors et costumes- qu’une grosse quantité de pognon a été injectée dans cette série ! Bref, en ce qui concerne leLes effets spéciaux sont ma foi très réussis, de même que la direction artistique générale et on voit bien -également parmi les décors et costumes- qu’une grosse quantité de pognon a été injectée dans cette série ! Bref, en ce qui concerne le plumage, on a bel et bien l’impression de se retrouver dans la Terre du Milieu…

Cependant, ce beau plumage montre quand même ses limites, car il faut bien des acteurs et des actrices pour l’incarner -tout n’est pas qu’effets numériques !- or, quelle bizarrerie, quelle infamie woke que de constater l’africanisaton au forceps de toute la distribution ! on a même des elfes (de la forêt) noirs… mais également des naines noires et ainsi de suite… ils sont partout !

Les wokistes ont donc encore frappé et nous imposent leur diversité qui n’a pas lieu d’être dans ce monde de fantasy hérité et inspiré des cultures européennes séculaires et caucasiennes. D’ailleurs, les wokistes oublient systématiquement d’inclure des Asiatiques et pourquoi me direz-vous ?… parce qu’ils sont -encore- trop clairs !

Alors évidemment, les Hauts Elfes sont quand même blancs mais c’est franchement tout juste… Mais ce n’est pas le seul souci de cette série de merde, car l’histoire se traîne lamentablement, les comédiens et comédiennes jouent mal -mal dirigés sans doute- et les bavardages incessants sont vraiment assommants tandis que l’action -rare- se laisse aller au cut & move.

Les épisodes sont trop longs et malgré leur nombre restreint (8 en tout), il ne se passe rien et/ou lorsqu’il arrive éventuellement quelque chose, on n’y croit pas une seconde ! l’incrédulité demeure en effet constante et se mêle de temps à autre à un ridicule involontaire mais bien réel. Bref, quelle grosse daube !… Expand

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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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thehawkSep 9, 2022

Unwatchable junk. Written by a 10 year old? Disjointed. No protagonist. No goals, no objectives. Weak acting. Inability to stick to the original. Full of irrelevant scenes and stupid stuff. It's like a bad school play. My question is - whoUnwatchable junk. Written by a 10 year old? Disjointed. No protagonist. No goals, no objectives. Weak acting. Inability to stick to the original. Full of irrelevant scenes and stupid stuff. It's like a bad school play. My question is - who thought it was a good idea to make this crap?… Expand

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joeyzazaSep 9, 2022

This show is simply unwatchable. For any of you who want a good fantsy show, i recommend House of the Dragon.

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D3D11Sep 9, 2022

Should you laugh or cry? This is the biggest question watching this... this... what should we call it?!

I also hope that the next Black Panther will be FULL of white, asian people in key roles, just to serve justice... (go ahead drones,Should you laugh or cry? This is the biggest question watching this... this... what should we call it?!

I also hope that the next Black Panther will be FULL of white, asian people in key roles, just to serve justice... (go ahead drones, censor me!).

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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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NEPHALEM89Sep 9, 2022

So far from tolkiens work, they should change the name of the series and all the characters

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beppe22Sep 9, 2022

Beautiful special effects, all the money spent is clearly visible. But everything else is terrible, starting from the story and the dialogues, they seem written by a small child. They should have spent a few more bucks and hired a good writerBeautiful special effects, all the money spent is clearly visible. But everything else is terrible, starting from the story and the dialogues, they seem written by a small child. They should have spent a few more bucks and hired a good writer to give solidity and coherence to the story. There is no character who has a minimum of charisma, elves look human, not to mention the hairstyles. And a real shame, what an opportunity thrown away, after this third episode I give up the series. Maybe next time they will try harder and give us viewers what we want, instead of forcing us to watch what they want.… Expand

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Arkane7Sep 9, 2022

Imdb has actually deleted hundreds of review below 6 out of 10. This is not the Lord of the Rings. It is very very loosely based on Tokiens fantastic works. The visuals are decent but the script, characters and action are terrible to behold.Imdb has actually deleted hundreds of review below 6 out of 10. This is not the Lord of the Rings. It is very very loosely based on Tokiens fantastic works. The visuals are decent but the script, characters and action are terrible to behold. You should watch this just to see how bad it is. Its also super woke and cares more about social politics than entertainment. Everything the characters do does not make any logical sense. The main female lead is also a Mary Sue who is always angry at everyone. Rather than watch this, go back and re-watch the actual Lord of the Rings movies and the Hobbit, check out the extended versions which have many hours of added integrated footage and scenes.
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HiltifingerSep 4, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wanted to give this show a chance, but holy Hobbit, what a mess! And since some trolls have destroyed the positive ratio of all most helpful negative reviews on Metacritic in just a few minutes, only one thing helps - to resubmit again! Where to start? Elves whose hairstyles are reminiscent of a poorly made Pop music video from the 80s and for whom actors have been cast who don't look like immortals at all. Plus: A one-dimensional main character who, miles away from the shores of Middle-earth, goes for a swim in the biggest plot hole since the penultimate episode of the final season of Game of Thones - and who, thousands of years later, still behaves like a defiant child whose self-made paper ship has just been sunk. For whom nothing is at stake at any time, because this very special elf is able to kill a troll in 30 seconds, which took Legolas and the Fellowship almost ten minutes in the mines of Moria. Infantile Harfoots, whose scenes are sometimes reminiscent of a sitcom from the 50s, but where you wait in vain for the laughter to fade in in the background. And when two elves, without provisions, without horses and above all - without any presentable delegation, walk miles to get an audience with a dwarf prince and one of them (who, by the way, is the most important blacksmith in Middle-earth) must simply turn around to make the long, arduous journey back...then, dear viewer you truly wonder whether this Is High Fantasy or a Brigand's Tale.

Fortunately, it turns out that the diverse cast, which some "so-called trolls" have questioned in advance, cannot and will not have any influence at all on this review. How could it, given that we live in an age in which heated discussions are justifiably triggered when historical or fictional films are not cast with appropriately ethnically correct leading actors because people want to renounce the "white-whashing" of times past. It is anything but politically correct and respectful to miscast, for example, Scarlett Johannson in the live-action adaptation of the Japanese anime masterpiece "Ghost in the Shell" or John Wayne as Genghis Khan. Who would think of casting Disney's live-action adaptation of Mulan with Caucasian actors, like in "Breakfast at Tiffany's"? And just to make it absolutely clear: I think that's a good thing! But why do the opposite here? Especially when you know in advance that the majority of Tolkien fans seem to worship all his works as "history" with almost religious zeal.

Leaving aside the pointlessness of such a discussion: not everyone will have the opportunity to see the first two episodes in the cinema on a big screen, so that at least some of the really great images can unfold their effect. And this despite the fact that the CGI effects are unfortunately clearly perceived as such and some things look like ultra-graphic settings in a computer game. But if, like most people, you can only watch the whole thing on a normal TV, then the sheer glamour of this big visually blown-up nothingness fades very quickly and you focus on what really makes a good TV series: A compelling script with main characters that you can and want to sympathise with. Unfortunately, the vast majority here is reduced to a moderately written soap opera full of clichés. And no - I don't expect the quality of the whole thing to improve significantly, at least not in the first season, but I sincerely hope for a more differentiated development of the main protagonists in the future - especially that of a certain person.

In the end, all that remains for me is the realisation that this is probably more of a retelling of the fairy tale "The Emperor's New Clothes". Only this time, the majority of critics praise the sheer finesse and epic grandeur of the "outfit", whereas the majority of hardcore fans will put it more honestly: "The emperor isn't wearing anything at all!"… Expand

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TedfordSep 9, 2022

I was pro choice until I encountered this abortion. Somehow worse than the Hobbit.

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Enne_Sep 9, 2022

The criticisms of the Tolkenians are ridiculous! we must consider this series as an alternative universe, where they do what they want, even rightly differently from the books

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paul-the-firstSep 8, 2022

Despite some well done landscape photography and CGI...........is more like games of thrones with very few accurate characters from JRR Tolkien. Very BAD acting,it doesn't create any empathy ......boring.....if you will innovate, innovate forDespite some well done landscape photography and CGI...........is more like games of thrones with very few accurate characters from JRR Tolkien. Very BAD acting,it doesn't create any empathy ......boring.....if you will innovate, innovate for the better not the worst....... After episode 3.... this goes from bad to worst. The only good thing, That it drives me to see AGAIN the whole trilogy made by P.jackson for a nice cleansing of this b.s. "the rings of power"… Expand

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VitreolikSep 9, 2022

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

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debreczenybSep 9, 2022

Tolkien's rolling in his grave. Absolutely worthless, woke propaganda. I hope it fails miserably.

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k3nw74Sep 8, 2022

Watched ep1 and half of ep2...couldn't finish. Poorly written and completely off lore. Poor acting outside of a few, and seems the men are cowards or idiots.

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MrMigginsSep 9, 2022

It should come as no surprise that the Galadriel in Amazon's Rings of Power has much more in common with Michael Burnham from Star Trek Discovery than with the original character in the books by JRR Tolkien. Amazon, in its wisdom, decidedIt should come as no surprise that the Galadriel in Amazon's Rings of Power has much more in common with Michael Burnham from Star Trek Discovery than with the original character in the books by JRR Tolkien. Amazon, in its wisdom, decided that it was only necessary to secure the rights to the appendices of The Lord of The Rings and hire a bunch of talentless woke hacks from Bad Robot/Secret Hideout in order to create a new work based on Tolkien's characters. The result, as one might expect, is the typical unwatchable garbage that these kinds of people consistently produce. Who is Rings of Power supposed to be for? It's too slow and boring for children, too inauthentic for Tolkien fans, and too stupid even for normies. There are no famous or highly-regarded actors, so how is it possible that they spent a billion dollars making this? The dialog is trite, the acting is terrible, the characters dull as dishwater, the plot and pacing are yawn inducing. The woke feminism and forced diversity sit uneasily in a setting in which they don't belong. The direction is uninspired and cheap, with dialog often delivered in close-up and fight scenes choppily edited to mask the lack of choreography and ability of the actors. The Rings of Power is just another defilement of popular culture by today's woke Hollywood. It deserves to fail, and fail hard.… Expand

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fraymastroSep 9, 2022

Imho first episode is a 6.5, second one 5.5, third one a solid 7. I still got hope, there are 5 seasons left, so a 8 is pretty fair for now.

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cogmaxSep 9, 2022

Amei os 2 capítulos. Os personagens estão bem representados. História envolvente. Realmente me senti de volta no ambiente dos filmes do senhor dos anéis. Parabéns Amazon.

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marcuskorsoSep 9, 2022

I really had high hopes for this show. Bringing to tv a new aspect of middle earth history.
The show is beautiful, expensive. The characters and their dialogues are blend and empty. This is not a story of the Second age of middle earth. TheyI really had high hopes for this show. Bringing to tv a new aspect of middle earth history.
The show is beautiful, expensive. The characters and their dialogues are blend and empty. This is not a story of the Second age of middle earth. They do not even respect the chronology written in the appendices of the Lord of the Rings. I wanted to witness the forging of the rings as Tolkien envisioned it. This is a bad fan fiction mixing timelines and events, rewriting characters' stories. I am sad.… Expand

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Bennyhill82Sep 9, 2022

Disrespectfull of the original opera and totally budget wasting.
Cgi is over used and bad. Even the costumes feel rushed. They added new flat useless characters for an incredible boring plot.
Totally disappointed

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Gabriel-1993Sep 9, 2022

This is not Tolkien. This is woke garbage. This is not entertainment, it is propaganda. It's not fantasy, it's revisionism. Let's hope we learn from this and never produce garbage like it again.

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mkultra69Sep 9, 2022

Trashy inauthentic perversion of a rich and brilliant source material. "The Shadow that bred them can only mock; it cannot make: not real, new things of its own." - Tolkien

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Nel142Sep 9, 2022

Woke Trash

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sepihoodSep 9, 2022

The only reasonable answer for why this series is so tribble is the series are made by servants of Melkor or orcs of Sauron.
It is Not related to Lord of the Rings or any of Tolkien writings.

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lgorazdSep 9, 2022

It's just bad. The only thing positive in these 2 episodes is CGI, even when you consider 1bio spent, this fades. They kill off any possibility of emersion in the fantasy even if you disregard the 0 connection to the Tolkien lore with theIt's just bad. The only thing positive in these 2 episodes is CGI, even when you consider 1bio spent, this fades. They kill off any possibility of emersion in the fantasy even if you disregard the 0 connection to the Tolkien lore with the awful plot, lame dialogs, far fetched scenarios that reek of zeitgeist political agenda.… Expand

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WexTheMapmakerSep 9, 2022

I really enjoyed watching the first two episodes so far. Can't wait for the rest of the series!
And yes ... i read all the books ... and yes ... i get it, the producers took liberties while creating The Rings of Power. As in The Lord of theI really enjoyed watching the first two episodes so far. Can't wait for the rest of the series!
And yes ... i read all the books ... and yes ... i get it, the producers took liberties while creating The Rings of Power. As in The Lord of the Rings changes has to be done to create a working visual representation. And anybody who complains about these modifications, obviously has never read Lord of the Rings before or after watching the beloved trilogy.
Everybody who enjoyed The Lord of the Rings trilogy, has to watch this series too!… Expand

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sleazy898Sep 9, 2022

I understand the "muh representeshun" because they have no culture of their own but at least they could have casted a good looking fairy.

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BGtheBGSep 9, 2022

Terrible show. Absolutely disrespectful of Tolkien's work and even basic writing. Just woke politics and money-grabbing.

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FalasSep 9, 2022

You cant buy everything with money. Being a rich person doesnt make you the best producer.

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abovemindSep 9, 2022

Underwhelming, boring, and a tad mundane. It has elements of good effects and some nice visuals, but feels very untolkien like. More like GoT lite. I wish people actually tried to write good dialogue instead of just throwing money atUnderwhelming, boring, and a tad mundane. It has elements of good effects and some nice visuals, but feels very untolkien like. More like GoT lite. I wish people actually tried to write good dialogue instead of just throwing money at hackneyed writers.… Expand

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AlphahunterSep 3, 2022

A ambientação está muito bonita, algumas músicas tambem, embora mau empregadas em algumas cenas. Os anões estão bem interessantes, mas os elfos não, não são nada belos nem imponentes e estão excessivamente efeminados, esperava armaduras maisA ambientação está muito bonita, algumas músicas tambem, embora mau empregadas em algumas cenas. Os anões estão bem interessantes, mas os elfos não, não são nada belos nem imponentes e estão excessivamente efeminados, esperava armaduras mais detalhadas e com designs mais interessantes. Os diálogos as vezes soam anacrônicos, não parece que estão na terra média, não trasmite a catolicidade característica da escrita de Tolkien, apenas alguns chavões e clichês hollywoodianos. A grande decepção está sendo aquela que deveria ser a personagem mais carismática, mas não foi; Galadriel é retratada de forma muito descaracterizada, detestável até, as vezes ela parece até uma paródia de Fëanor. Pelo marketing agressivo da Prime Video foi um tanto frustrante esses dois episódios, mas espero que o time tenham a humildade de voltar atraz e corrigir, para entregar sequencias que façam jus a obra do mestre Tolkien.… Expand

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levywhySep 8, 2022

Tolkien does not like these kind of lore destruction in the series. Galadriel is like a fanfiction character that lacks proper development. Like swoosh damn she waited to kill that troll when the whole elven men gets destroyed first. “EvilTolkien does not like these kind of lore destruction in the series. Galadriel is like a fanfiction character that lacks proper development. Like swoosh damn she waited to kill that troll when the whole elven men gets destroyed first. “Evil cannot create anything new, they can only corrupt and ruin good forces have invented or made” - JRR Tolkien… Expand

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SpectralfireSep 8, 2022

I can see some of the poster's points on the site but to say it's outright terrible feels like overreaction. The show looks great, plenty atmospheric. Story feels good so far. I'm interested to see where it goes.

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NormalUtahnSep 8, 2022

Bezos has proven a few things over the course of his life. 1. He can't pull off a cowboy hat. 2. He can't get to orbit. 3. He blew a billion dollars on a garbage LOTR series. He should have stopped at selling stuff online. He is good atBezos has proven a few things over the course of his life. 1. He can't pull off a cowboy hat. 2. He can't get to orbit. 3. He blew a billion dollars on a garbage LOTR series. He should have stopped at selling stuff online. He is good at that.

Where to start with this abomination? The worst writing I have ever encountered this side of the WB. "A stone sees only downward." Ya, that is why stones sink. How deep and profound. It is filled with junior high level, YA writing. They try so hard to be deep, but have no understanding of philosophy or metaphor. Again, junior high writing.

How about that troll fight? Wow. Apparently the show runners are big fans of anime or video games. She mashed x at exactly the right time in that fight for the dodge and finishing move. No sweat, just wanted to sit there for a little while watching her troops get chucked around to humble them a little, I suppose. She certainly is one tough bird. I mean, hell, she basically swam the equivalent of the Atlantic Ocean. What is a troll compared to that? And her motivation for the centuries of suffering, looking for the hidden enemy? She's upset. She wants revenge. Such a one note character.

How about the visit to the dwarves? Just a few minutes walk away, no need for gear or a wardrobe change. Challenging someone to the sacred right of rock smashing will always get you in the door. How idiotic. This show is a death by a thousand cuts. Hair styles, wardrobe, acting, directing. Everywhere it sucks, but the writing is the biggest downfall. 2 hours in and I care not one bit about any of the characters. I'm starting to root for Sauron. Hopefully he can kill all the characters and put this show out of it's misery.

You know that Amazon knows it sucks when they have to take away the ability to rate the show, and has their company, IMDB, not allow reviews under 6 stars. Sycophantic "professional" reviewers trying to kiss Amazon ass and saying all the legitimate criticism are just a bunch of racist trolls will only deflect attention from this actual failure for so long. Your empire is crumbling, Bezos. Pull the plug on this mess while you still can. Admit it was a mistake, you will be more respected for it.… Expand

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DagathonSep 8, 2022

Sadly not Lord of the Rings. Respect the lore and books and it will be great. For now on its just another mainstream fantasy teen series. I hope i can adjust this score in future if the show gets better.

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Jhay243Sep 8, 2022

I gave the series a chance and rewatched episode 1&2. I end up skipping most parts. Unriveting and boring. I don't get why pro ROP fans keeps pulling the r@c1st card while most critics are not concerned about the ethnicity of the casts butI gave the series a chance and rewatched episode 1&2. I end up skipping most parts. Unriveting and boring. I don't get why pro ROP fans keeps pulling the r@c1st card while most critics are not concerned about the ethnicity of the casts but have more legitimate grievances. What a waste of $1billion… Expand

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lipeflemingSep 6, 2022

Amazon missed the opportunity to create something epic like the movies, but instead chose to spit in the face of fans. The director, the scriptwriters and the actors, none of them are fans of Tolkien, the actors mostly live giving interviewsAmazon missed the opportunity to create something epic like the movies, but instead chose to spit in the face of fans. The director, the scriptwriters and the actors, none of them are fans of Tolkien, the actors mostly live giving interviews and never quote Tolkien. This series is an aberration, it should never have been created.

They created characters unnecessarily.

Shortened the timeline.

They completely changed Galadriel history and personality.

They exchanged ethnicity of characters/races.

They should have created something without using Tolkien name, it would have been better, because this could be anything, it’s just not LOTR.
Summary: Aberration… Expand

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StrophicSep 8, 2022

Spoiler Alert! It's bland. Hired cast only to perpetuate racism. Y'all know it's not Tolkien. It's just frustrating. Wanted to like it.

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LordSnow94Sep 8, 2022

Dont know how to give a review without writing one, i just want to give zero stars.

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ShivOutSep 8, 2022

Trash dumpster fire. TOLK don’t look bruh, boy gonna come down and die again after that mess, that’s tuff

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Slomaks77Sep 8, 2022

Why the Amazon screenwriters didn't create their own Universe? Because nobody would watch their wicked fantasies! They ruined an epic realm of JRRT instead... I have no words, only sadness and bitterness, i will remove my Amazon prime, that'sWhy the Amazon screenwriters didn't create their own Universe? Because nobody would watch their wicked fantasies! They ruined an epic realm of JRRT instead... I have no words, only sadness and bitterness, i will remove my Amazon prime, that's a least I can do to stand against this...… Expand

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HalvardSep 8, 2022

Identity politics ruin everything. And poor acting. No regards for timeline or lore. Terrible dialouge. Cheap costumes.

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JamesLeerSep 8, 2022

I am a big Lord of the Rings fan, but could not get through the first episode of this new series. I found the writing and storyline to be very boring and somewhat childish. I was hoping for a mature take on the World Tolkien created.

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ShadowFire1985Sep 8, 2022

I can not bring myself to watch this atrocity any further. I was willing to give it a chance in the beginning... but the outright butchering of Tolkien's work and lore is astounding. The performances are extremely dull and some how brink onI can not bring myself to watch this atrocity any further. I was willing to give it a chance in the beginning... but the outright butchering of Tolkien's work and lore is astounding. The performances are extremely dull and some how brink on comical.

I do not recommend watching The Rings of Power and I personally will not be watching any more episodes. It lacks creative vision, has terrible writing, poor casting, and it will put you to sleep. If you are a true fan of Tolkien's work and you are thinking of giving it a chance, do not bother.… Expand

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namelessSep 8, 2022

I would have to agree with the consensus. My review is based on the first two, and that is all the time I can waste on this. For me it is a giant talk-fest, the lighting looks theatrical, not natural at all (breaks the 4th wall), and theI would have to agree with the consensus. My review is based on the first two, and that is all the time I can waste on this. For me it is a giant talk-fest, the lighting looks theatrical, not natural at all (breaks the 4th wall), and the makeup just looks stuck on. Ridiculous. I had to give it a 1 because they spent so much money on it. I can't imagine anyone who worked on this, putting it on their resume.… Expand

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Dann43Sep 8, 2022

Get the woke out of Hollywood, destroying franchises like star trek for the last decade

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bobsmithhhhhhhSep 8, 2022

This is more than likely the worst show I have ever seen. Special FX can only compensate so much when the story, dialogue, and acting is terrible. Offensive, Cultural appropriation is a constant theme of this show. The show claims to promoteThis is more than likely the worst show I have ever seen. Special FX can only compensate so much when the story, dialogue, and acting is terrible. Offensive, Cultural appropriation is a constant theme of this show. The show claims to promote "diversity" but only has white and black characters, no Indians, no mexicans, no asians. I cancelled my prime membership.… Expand

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awarriorscrySep 8, 2022

As a life long fan of Tolkien, his books, the Peter Jackson trilogy, this show destroys the lore of LOTR. If they wanted "inclusion" they could have made a story around the other regions that aren't as fleshed out in Middle Earth.

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Watermelons4blaSep 8, 2022

Woke cast, woke writers, woke company. Deserved to be left in the trash.

Meh

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danzamSep 8, 2022

We're at war folks,Amazon has taken away freedom of speech by deleting negative reviews on IMDB,this isn't about entertainment anymore it's all about cult ideological indoctrination

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zerobaneSep 7, 2022

"You cannot pass! Soulless adaptation that destroyed a legacy. Episodes drag on forever with zero storyline or plots points; the character intros spans about an hour and is done so poorly done you end up just feeling lost. The lore changes"You cannot pass! Soulless adaptation that destroyed a legacy. Episodes drag on forever with zero storyline or plots points; the character intros spans about an hour and is done so poorly done you end up just feeling lost. The lore changes are forced in to fit a certain agenda; even my wife who is not a Tolkien fan was screaming at the TV. Spoiler for the woke-loons; sci-fi fantasy was woke way before your time, you don't need to destroy the genre.

Welp; good way to burn 465 million dollars; I see imdb is deleting negative reviews as fast as possible, imagine someone must be held accountable for wasting a 1/2 billion dollars on their personal politics. The response is basically its our fault for being Tolkien fans. Shame on you J.A. Bayona.… Expand

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SetnopSep 8, 2022

A série está maravilhosa, figurino, trilha sonora enredo... Tudo está perfeito! Fico feliz de voltar a este lugar maravilhoso que é a Terra Média.

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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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MrMukSep 8, 2022

Why do this, then to hide the rating and make excuses to everyone? So funny.

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LtlombardiSep 8, 2022

Didn't like the music, the scenery. It does not look like the movie series,. unfortunately.
It's also too slow and kind of boring.
Galandriel and Elrond are nice and all, but the series as a whole is just not captivating

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skynetbauxiSep 8, 2022

The writing is so bad, which would be to be expected on some CW show, but it's an absolute insult on a show that is supposedly "based" on the works of Professor J.R.R. Tolkien, one of the greatest fiction writers of all time. Stupid,The writing is so bad, which would be to be expected on some CW show, but it's an absolute insult on a show that is supposedly "based" on the works of Professor J.R.R. Tolkien, one of the greatest fiction writers of all time. Stupid, meaningless metaphors that don't make any sense. Broken canon and lore all over the place. Characters doing stupid things without any logical explanation. Characters walking hundreds of miles, without any equipment, instead of riding horses. It's abysmal. I'm giving it a 1/10 for some pretty pictures.… 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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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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BuggiesdaddySep 7, 2022

This my first time ever leaving a review for a show but I felt compelled to say something. If you are a fan of the books then don't watch this show! It will only make you angry of all the changes and this is not Tolkien.

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poiuytrewq1066Sep 8, 2022

If you are a Tolkien fan, this isnt for you, if you are a LOTR fan, this isnt for you, if you are a game of thrones fan, this isnt for you. The visuals are great (they should be for a billion dollar tv show) The acting is like a stage showIf you are a Tolkien fan, this isnt for you, if you are a LOTR fan, this isnt for you, if you are a game of thrones fan, this isnt for you. The visuals are great (they should be for a billion dollar tv show) The acting is like a stage show written by a bunch of students who read the books when they were at uni. Howard Shores music score was a massive part of Peter Jacksons films and made them resonate with the viewer. The music on this show is like 3/4 leauges below his. Morfydd Clark attacked fans before it was even released. Lenny Henry is unnecessary. The Hobbits/not hobbits have a blatant fake irish accent,borderline racist to the Irish, Galadriel is driven by revenge and can apparently swim 100s of miles in the sea. Travelling in general is with a snap of the fingers. ( think of Indiana Jones on the plane without the cross fade of him sleeping) IMDB is not allowing reviews below a 6 Amazon owns IMDB. ( Just saying) 1/10 purley for some of the visual shots… Expand

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Magicfeather205Sep 8, 2022

As an adaptation, it's pretty poor, with massive overhauls of the established lore. But even if you put this aside, it's a pretty boring and lacklustre show. Visually pretty in places, but this doesn't make up for cliched dialogue and aAs an adaptation, it's pretty poor, with massive overhauls of the established lore. But even if you put this aside, it's a pretty boring and lacklustre show. Visually pretty in places, but this doesn't make up for cliched dialogue and a shallow plot. This might change, but I'm not holding out hope.… Expand

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kikiheaven33Sep 8, 2022

Doesn't respect Tolkien's work and what he explicitly asked for in his letters, writing and dialogue is odd and uninspired (not to mention pseudo-intelligent), overused CGI which makes everything look like a video game, flat lighting in manyDoesn't respect Tolkien's work and what he explicitly asked for in his letters, writing and dialogue is odd and uninspired (not to mention pseudo-intelligent), overused CGI which makes everything look like a video game, flat lighting in many scenes, cheap looking costumes that are far removed from established imagery (why are the outfits an odd mix of Roman and Greek??), unlikeable characters, boring sub-plots that left the story feeling empty and pointless, ELVES WITH SHORT HAIR. Need I say more?… Expand

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Mack_BolanSep 8, 2022

This tv show has some good scenery and cgi special effects, but there is nothing else of quality in the show at all. It has the usual modern woke agenda you often see in low quality tv shows and movies. It has poor casting, poor acting, poorThis tv show has some good scenery and cgi special effects, but there is nothing else of quality in the show at all. It has the usual modern woke agenda you often see in low quality tv shows and movies. It has poor casting, poor acting, poor direction, poor script writing, poor action scenes and an extremely poor story structure. Perhaps the biggest failure of all, is that it claims to be true to Tolkien's setting, but this could not be further from the truth, it completely and utterly fails in every way possible to be true to Tolkien's creation.… Expand

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Fl4kattackSep 8, 2022

This is so difficult because I really wanted this show to work, firstly a massive positive the shows settings visually stunning and it has vast amounts of potential. The show itself is very lazy writing, it has little to no feeling factorThis is so difficult because I really wanted this show to work, firstly a massive positive the shows settings visually stunning and it has vast amounts of potential. The show itself is very lazy writing, it has little to no feeling factor like lord of the rings, 2 of my favourite characters Elrond and Galadriel have been turned I to the most boring unlikeable characters on TV. Episode 3 needs to sort this crap out… Expand

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MisterDoy1eSep 8, 2022

This is not the immersive story that I’ve come to know and love from this series. This is just horrible acting with some just ok CGI.

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ViscerosSep 8, 2022

This is outrageous. If a series uses "The Lord of the Rings" in title and the Middle Earth as the world - you ought to stick to the canons of this world. Otherwise you don't have the right to call it "The Lord of the Rings" or to say thatThis is outrageous. If a series uses "The Lord of the Rings" in title and the Middle Earth as the world - you ought to stick to the canons of this world. Otherwise you don't have the right to call it "The Lord of the Rings" or to say that actions are taking place in the very same world! I strongly disapprove how authors of the series butcher one of the most favorite worlds of my childhood for the sake of political and social agenda. This is outrageous, such people should be restricted from taking part in movies and series production!… Expand

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NuriaAragonSep 8, 2022

La calidad de los actores es muy buena. Los ángulos de cámara se llevan un 10. Todo está muy cuidado (vestuario, paisajes, posición de los personajes, música, luces, miradas, gestos, etc.). El argumento se entiende muy bien. La tensión en elLa calidad de los actores es muy buena. Los ángulos de cámara se llevan un 10. Todo está muy cuidado (vestuario, paisajes, posición de los personajes, música, luces, miradas, gestos, etc.). El argumento se entiende muy bien. La tensión en el argumento es sutil pero penetrante y la caracterización de los personajes muy equilibrada y “real”.

Además, no es una de esas series que están muy de moda ahora e intentan captar tu atención haciendo escenas casi todo el rato muy oscuras, con erotismo, con sensacionalismo o con una música y sonidos estresantes para mantenerte en tensión continuamente.
Esta serie tiene tanta calidad que no necesita nada de eso para captar tu atención.

El que haya diferentes colores de piel y mujeres con mucho protagonismo no sólo no me molesta, sino que además me gusta. Me he leído los libros de Tolkien ¿qué tiene de malo mejorarlos o permitir expresarlos con otros valores? No es Tolkien quien hace la película. Cada persona que trabaja en ella suma algo más a la expresión de Tolkien. Así todo se vuelve más rico.

Para que se me pueda entender mejor diré que también me gustan las películas históricas y de la época medieval y si no se refleja en ellas el 100% de la época, no me importa. Si quiero el 100%, me leo un libro de ensayo sobre ese tema y ya está. Pero si quiero una peli, quiero relajarme y disfrutar al máximo viéndola. Y para ello necesito identificarme, entenderla y adentrarme en la peli. Esto me resulta más fácil lograrlo si la adaptan algo a mi mentalidad y estilo de vida actual.
Así es como yo lo vivo.

A parte de que es una serie de fantasía ideal para verla repetidas veces, dada su gran calidad.
Vamos, que por lo que ya se ha publicado de esta serie, la recomiendo al completo.

Y escribo esta reseña al escuchar de las sorprendente cantidad de críticas negativas que ha recibido por aspectos sociales y legales que no cinematográficos. Quiero que se sigan haciendo películas de esta calidad, que cada vez más falta hacen.… Expand

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StAceDSep 8, 2022

Boring trash. It is not The LOTR world. I can't believe in this univerce. Sorry mr. J.R.R.Tolkien, we lost everything. RIP.

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RationalViewerSep 8, 2022

The acting is terrible, particularly Galadriel, who I think was an awful casting choice. She only has one note and that is unpleasant. It doesn’t help that the face that she shows is completely contrary to the character of Galleriaal thatThe acting is terrible, particularly Galadriel, who I think was an awful casting choice. She only has one note and that is unpleasant. It doesn’t help that the face that she shows is completely contrary to the character of Galleriaal that millions of people already are familiar with and have come to know and love. And I don’t have a clue what they’re trying to do with the accents here. It’s another disjointed mess that doesn’t really seem to make any logical sense. Are the hobbits Irish now? And why are they all hobos?

To me the elves do not act elf like. They do not seem or act like elves. They’re acting like humans with human motives and human behavior. Like I’m watching a very expensive cosplay. This makes most of the oven characters feel very forced and false. Nothing will take you out of the feeling of middle earth like seeing little elf bullies. Why does every heroic female character now have to be bullied as a child? Not only is it trait but it takes away from the grandiosity of Lady Galadriel‘s character. Her fighting like a common soldier also does this as she is one of the most powerful beings in middle earth. It’s not that she couldn’t use a sword it’s that she never needed to. again it’s this attempt to make a Elves seem human that takes me out of the story and makes middle earth seem like a generic fantasy.

The dwarf soever were appropriately to work like. In fact they were the only characters I liked. Do you want to know who one of the best characters is, it’s Disa. Yes, all of us who have been accused of racism actually love Queen Disa. How is that for irony? I would have to say the dwarves in general are the only decent characters so far in the entire show. On the other hand Lenny Henry is absolutely terrible so I guess you can still call me racist. To be fair it’s hard to separate who is delivering a bad performance because of the material they have to work with. This script is dry as the appendices from which claims to derive its inspiration. I was falling asleep and honestly I couldn’t finish the second episode. There was nothing in this series to compel me nothing for me to get excited about. well that’s not entirely true I was giving a little bit excited in the wrong directions seeing all of the elements of the show that were absolutely contrary to what Tolkien wrote. I’m not talking about cast I’m talking about the actual mythology of middle earth. The stories about what happened and who did what. They had a great guide to follow and yet they felt the need to change everything. In the end it we are left with a generic fantasy which is not all that exciting that has Tolkien‘s name on it. It’s very disappointing. Compare this:
“ you have not seen what I have seen“ Ugg!

seen”. “There’s a hole here. I must go down in to see what’s inside” “Why?” “ to see what’s inside.”
“ True creation requires sacrifice“- wtf?

To this:
“Come not between the Nazgûl and his prey! Or he will not slay thee in thy turn. He will bear thee away to the houses of lamentation, beyond all darkness, where thy flesh shall be devoured, and thy shrivelled mind be left naked to the Lidless Eye."

I wonder if these guys really think they can write. To attach Tolkien‘s name to this vapid dialogue is laughable.… Expand

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farrelldidiSep 8, 2022

Bad acting, terrible screenplay that seems to be written by a 4 year-old, they made a mess of Tolkien's lore while saying in interviews that they kept going back to the book... Yeah..right. Khazad-Dum looks good, dwarves look good and theirBad acting, terrible screenplay that seems to be written by a 4 year-old, they made a mess of Tolkien's lore while saying in interviews that they kept going back to the book... Yeah..right. Khazad-Dum looks good, dwarves look good and their actors are the best actors so far, a couple of decent shots, but these are the only good things i managed to find about this disaster of a tv-show.… Expand

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MoloudmokhtariSep 8, 2022

Aweful acting,abysmal writing .the whole plot is a mess and there is no sense of narrative. But worst of all it is unbelievably BORINGGGGG

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