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rrseegerSep 6, 2022

Preachy, not fun, and lacks the Middle Earth feel. Obviously, the series is more focused on a cultural agenda than it is to tell a good story.

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electronicoffeeSep 6, 2022

Beautiful as hell but shallow as a puddle. This is a bastardization of Tolkeins work for the sake of virtue signaling, shoehorned diversity, and sacrificing art for equity. It's sad because these actors will never know if they were hired forBeautiful as hell but shallow as a puddle. This is a bastardization of Tolkeins work for the sake of virtue signaling, shoehorned diversity, and sacrificing art for equity. It's sad because these actors will never know if they were hired for merit or for their color/gendersex. This is a soulless creation based not on canon but a series of disjointed notes that would serve better for an mmorpg or a tabletop fantasy book setting. The acting from Gaslightdriel is absolutely horrible and she's the star of the show. This is basically THE GALADRIEL SHOW. Ugh. She's NOTHING like in the lore either; this is an absolute insult to her character's history, depth, and grace.… Expand

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FadipolaSep 6, 2022

I don't care about the race switches, this is just bad writing and acting. When will companies learn that just throwing money at something doesn't make it better

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GazamonSep 6, 2022

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

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jlevSep 6, 2022

Cast a sleep spell on me…

Nine minutes of weak character building and exposition. That’s how they decided to kick this off. And it’s nine minutes focused on Galadriel, a dower and uncharismatic warrior totally unlike how she is portrayedCast a sleep spell on me…

Nine minutes of weak character building and exposition. That’s how they decided to kick this off.

And it’s nine minutes focused on Galadriel, a dower and uncharismatic warrior totally unlike how she is portrayed in other stories. Heck, even her fellow elves can’t stand her, whether as a child or an adult. Then the first instance of action occurs and Galadriel takes out the threat single-handedly, bringing up the question of why even drag the others with her, presumably for centuries of fruitless labor.

The acting is decent all around, but nothing special. Not a single actor or role stands out as special or particularly memorable. It’s like a jumble of background characters, with Galadriel being propped up despite the mediocre performance and character. As for the story, it’s a hodgepodge of shifting perspectives that bounces all over the place at a breakneck pace. Likely an attempt to spice up an otherwise boring narrative.

Sets and props are colorful and thematic, but things are a bit off. Like how the elves and harfoots are basically humans with cosplay ears and the armor Galadriel and her company wear when given honors is spraypainted cardboard. If you look too closely, it all comes off like cheap props more at home in a theater play than a series with a half billion dollar budget.

That’s the real mystery of this series… where did all the money go???… Expand

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LangenSep 6, 2022

First episodes establishes characters who all have there own agenda and acts on them accordingly. For example characters who are brave are also blinds to the needs of other. Can't wait to see how it turns out

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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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JdanksSep 6, 2022

This is a shameful attempt of amazon to destroy one of the great cultural assets of western literature.

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dddefaSep 6, 2022

It is a disease, an epidemic of the mind. The media are sick and are now infecting even the highest of intellectual works.

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BLAGnobeSep 6, 2022

This show is a joke to anybody who is actually a fan of Tolkien's work. Shame on the Tolkien estate for greenlighting this uninspired and creatively bankrupt cash grab. I cancelled my Prime subscription immediately, because it's literally theThis show is a joke to anybody who is actually a fan of Tolkien's work. Shame on the Tolkien estate for greenlighting this uninspired and creatively bankrupt cash grab. I cancelled my Prime subscription immediately, because it's literally the only thing I can contribute to make my voice heard. This one really hurts to be honest.… Expand

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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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augustomonteiroSep 6, 2022

Simplesmente horrível... A existência dessa série é uma ofensa as obras de Tolkien

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DaikuzaSep 6, 2022

This show is a woke disaster, it has nothing to do with Tolkien and is nothing but an insult.
It's all about "the message" and "women good, men bad". Galadriel(or should I say Guyladriel?) is the most unlikable main character in TV history.

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BeauWSep 6, 2022

The show tries to do something that fails in the most epic way. Not getting into the casting, because the actors have nothing to do with the issue at hand. The writing is the issue. It is abysmal. Those that think this is good writing is,The show tries to do something that fails in the most epic way. Not getting into the casting, because the actors have nothing to do with the issue at hand. The writing is the issue. It is abysmal. Those that think this is good writing is, need to watch the other show that is it's completion. There is a clear winner here and it isn't The Rings of Power. The first two lines at the start of this show set the tone for garbage story-telling. What a monumental disappointment.… Expand

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JosuaCSep 6, 2022

Me hice una cuenta por esta serie nada mas y es para decirles que una basura infecta que destruye todo lo que Tolkien habia creado, me da mucha rabia que estas cosas sucedan odio esta serie.

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burke5Sep 6, 2022

My girlfriend forced me to watch this show and every single scene was horrible. The writing was obviously forced through a meat grinder by 20 producers who wrote some horrible fan fiction. Tolkien is rolling in his grave.

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DinjaSep 6, 2022

The Good: The scenery is for the most part beautiful as you would thing for the money involved. That is all.
The Bad: Literally everything else.

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spydercanopusSep 6, 2022

Seems like a dream inducing flick, except it's actually very deep and likens itself to Christian theology mixed with hollow earth theory.

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Deceo86Sep 6, 2022

Escoria de serie, han hecho lo que les ha salido de las narices. A tomar por saco los libros

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BrodiesSep 6, 2022

As everybody is saying visuals are amazing, but thats all it has at least the first 10m which is all i could subject myself to watch. The script was so bad I was looking at phone every minute then I fell asleep thats all I can say. so 10/10As everybody is saying visuals are amazing, but thats all it has at least the first 10m which is all i could subject myself to watch. The script was so bad I was looking at phone every minute then I fell asleep thats all I can say. so 10/10 if you want to rest like a baby.… Expand

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olebgSep 6, 2022

Not good. Didn't like it at all. Stop messing with the great franchise. It's offensive.

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wiiboiiSep 6, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Betrayal of the world, what else is there to say of such bastardization. They can't give their employees bathroom breaks but they can spend millions to make Tolkien to roll in his grave.… Expand

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WitchcraftSep 6, 2022

Everything visual and auditory about the show is excellent. The CG, effects, sets and costumes are all great. The music and sound design, great. That's where the greatness ends. And now for the terrible... The story is uninteresting.Everything visual and auditory about the show is excellent. The CG, effects, sets and costumes are all great. The music and sound design, great. That's where the greatness ends. And now for the terrible... The story is uninteresting. The writing is cliche, bland and predictable. The acting is mediocre. The battle and fight choreography looks very staged and amateur. I didn't mind most of the modern day updates, like diversifying the skin colors, but the gender inequality and pro-girl-power plugs were so portrayed with such over-used scenarios and contexts that it felt un-original and lazily implemented.

Sadly, the only way to enjoy this show is with dubbing set to a language you don't understand, and by skipping half the action sequences.… Expand

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DeralacSep 2, 2022

Hollow plastic presented by a coward. It’s pretty, mostly, but has no soul. If they had called this Amazon’s dull fantasy story instead of lying about it being Tolkien, then it might be tolerable. But making a mockery of Tolkien’s work isHollow plastic presented by a coward. It’s pretty, mostly, but has no soul. If they had called this Amazon’s dull fantasy story instead of lying about it being Tolkien, then it might be tolerable. But making a mockery of Tolkien’s work is unforgivable. Galadriel is one of my favorite characters from the books and what they have done to her is criminal. Guy-ladriel bears no resemblance to the character Tolkien wrote and was wonderfully portrayed by Cate Blanchett in the Jackson movies. This “version” is as snotty as the entitled white bread little girl playing the character. No acting going on. And the Elmer Fudd guy with pointy ears is pathetic. The scenes between Guy-ladriel and Elmer Fudd are a joke. The writing, characters and acting in this show are atrocious. The “hobbits” are stupid and obnoxious. The show would have been better without them. Most of the dialogue in the show is pathetic. It’s like something written for a high school freshmen dull writing class. To think thousands of Amazon workers had to piss in bottles so this travesty could be made. The show should not exist. It’s a waste of time and resources. Amazon could have done some good in the world with all the money they wasted on this puss filled pile of moldy garbage. Also, Amazon is a coward for blocking reviews.… Expand

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jaybird7Sep 3, 2022

This show has nothing to do with Tolkien or Lord of the Rings. I can't even call this abomination 'fanfiction' because it is not made by fans but by activist who want to shove their stupid political ideas all over entertainment. Amazon messedThis show has nothing to do with Tolkien or Lord of the Rings. I can't even call this abomination 'fanfiction' because it is not made by fans but by activist who want to shove their stupid political ideas all over entertainment. Amazon messed with the wrong fanbase. They are now an enemy of the people and we will fight them until the end of time.… Expand

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davidlebanalSep 6, 2022

Good show, good pace so far. Not boringly action-packed like a marvel movie, and not a snore fest either. It's laying out the foundation of an interesting story. It doesn't show gore or sex for the sake of it. It looks and sounds great.

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Eldritch75Sep 6, 2022

This is a disgrace of Tolkiens work, a testament of disrespect for the characters of Middleearth and in the most cases a poor cast of below mediocre actors.
If you never have read or saw anything of Tolkien you get an average fantasyThis is a disgrace of Tolkiens work, a testament of disrespect for the characters of Middleearth and in the most cases a poor cast of below mediocre actors.
If you never have read or saw anything of Tolkien you get an average fantasy entertainment, but i would advise pretty much any other medium if you are really interested in the setting.… Expand

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YsegrimSep 6, 2022

Very sad how Amazon turned this potential into a generic fantasy series. I also don't understand where this incredible budget was used, the cgi effects are good, but the actors and costumes certainly didn't cost much.

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shivvaidSep 6, 2022

Its Lord of the Rings, not queen of the Rings! Focus too much on Galadriel who can do basically do anything while all the male characters are pretty much incompetent. In the movies, she was at best a side character, nowhere to be seen nearIts Lord of the Rings, not queen of the Rings! Focus too much on Galadriel who can do basically do anything while all the male characters are pretty much incompetent. In the movies, she was at best a side character, nowhere to be seen near the battlefield when Helms Deep and Gandor were on the brink of annihilation. This has nothing to do with Tolkien's plot!… Expand

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BraddishVSep 6, 2022

I really don't even know what to say. This doesn't resemble anything Tolkien would have envisioned. Bland, boring, one-dimensional characters. The main protagonist is exceptionally unlikable; even though it is "based" on one of the mostI really don't even know what to say. This doesn't resemble anything Tolkien would have envisioned. Bland, boring, one-dimensional characters. The main protagonist is exceptionally unlikable; even though it is "based" on one of the most beloved characters from the LOTR. This is a travesty of biblical proportions. 5 seasons of THIS? Who are the viewers going to be? Inmates and people in mental institutions? This rightly deserves a 0/10.… Expand

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BoxOneSep 6, 2022

I don't care about who the actors are or how faithful it is to Tolkien's original work. I just want an entertaining show. I watched it and the acting is terrible, the plot is boring and the dialogue is so painfully bad it had me laughing outI don't care about who the actors are or how faithful it is to Tolkien's original work. I just want an entertaining show. I watched it and the acting is terrible, the plot is boring and the dialogue is so painfully bad it had me laughing out loud on several occasions. Its just not a very good series and I would advise against wasting your time watching it.… Expand

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DersteirerSep 6, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a fan of the books and the PJ movies, i really wanted this to be good, but it isn't.

This modernisation of Tolkien doesn't make sense at all, it's a story written a long time ago and was made to be a mythos for england and was inspired by norse mythology.

The acting really isn't anything special, kinda meh at best.

The visuals are good, which is to be expected with this kind of budget (bit to bright for my taste).

The actions of the characters don't make much sense in my head (like Galadriel jumping of the ship, which is basically suicide) and i don't even know why i should like any of them.
Heck, i still don't have any clue about like 90% of the Story, which viewers should have after a ton of trailers and two whole episodes.

Dialogues are kinda dumb and not very good.
(You haven't seen, yes i have, no you havent', yes i have,...)

The lorebreaking just makes me cry aswell.
You could just change a few names here and there and there wouldn't be any Tolkien related stuff left at all, it really is that far gone from the books.

Didn't enjoy it at all, was bored all the way through.

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Vonn_ReinerSep 6, 2022

Everything has already been said previously, this is one of the worst serie of whole time. I am extremely disappointed. Such a shame to Tolkien's masterpiece. Please make it stops soon thanks. Just don't watch it, there are much better thingsEverything has already been said previously, this is one of the worst serie of whole time. I am extremely disappointed. Such a shame to Tolkien's masterpiece. Please make it stops soon thanks. Just don't watch it, there are much better things on earth.… Expand

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BlackIsleSep 6, 2022

This is a reaction to a perceived "evil" of the Tolkien universe. The false masters of morality will revel in this nonsense.

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stoddgSep 6, 2022

Absolutely amazing scenes and visuals truly a marvel to behold. Unfortunately that's all there is here to see. The writing is done to try and sound like Tolkien but is hollow and meaningless dribble. The acting is sub-par and they couldn'tAbsolutely amazing scenes and visuals truly a marvel to behold. Unfortunately that's all there is here to see. The writing is done to try and sound like Tolkien but is hollow and meaningless dribble. The acting is sub-par and they couldn't even both to avoid teleporting characters around as even the show writers don't understand distances between places or how long it would take to travel. If you are capable of completely turning off your brain and letting the pretty visuals set in, this is the movie for you. If you want substance and actual good story you should look somewhere else.… Expand

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macacaralhoSep 6, 2022

Boring, boring and horrible; waste of time. don´t watch... not worthy. not precious

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CamlambelotSep 5, 2022

A family-appropriate, rich fantasy show with great scenery. I have seen The Lord of the Rings films over 40 times and read the books over 5 times and I am happy with this series so far. Is it by-the-book Tolkien? No. It has original storyA family-appropriate, rich fantasy show with great scenery. I have seen The Lord of the Rings films over 40 times and read the books over 5 times and I am happy with this series so far. Is it by-the-book Tolkien? No. It has original story lines. THAT'S OK. IT'S FUN. It is NOT woke, it just has diversity. It's NOT A BIG DEAL. Yes, there are Hobbits, but they're likable and add humor. The scenery and landscapes are beautiful, the music is good and the acting is great as well. Can we just enjoy the fact that we are back in Middle-Earth?

Nothing can or will be perfect, but this show is honestly not so bad. If you hate Amazon/big corporations, think everything is woke, or just plain can't stand diversity then get over it and watch something else. The fact that this show doesn't use nudity or have any f-bombs in this day and age is amazing. As for me, I will continue watching it and enjoying it, because after all it is JUST A TV SHOW.… Expand

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RavenxSep 6, 2022

No es una película fiel a los libros, contiene mucho personaje inventado y cambios sin sentido en la historia

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ShirojvSep 6, 2022

Буду объективным. Галадриель сосет. Использование раскурсов из оригинального лотро, сосет.
Дфорфы каефные, даже черная дварфиха, остальной сброд не играет. Лицензию купили, IQ не купили. Канон не соблюден.
Но, это не самый ужасный понос,Буду объективным. Галадриель сосет. Использование раскурсов из оригинального лотро, сосет.
Дфорфы каефные, даже черная дварфиха, остальной сброд не играет. Лицензию купили, IQ не купили. Канон не соблюден.
Но, это не самый ужасный понос, просто посредственность в легендарном сеттинге. Ну или попытке создать сеттинг.… Expand

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popopoooSep 6, 2022

Just woke leftie garbage, really disrespected everything there is to like about LOTR

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rsmcxSep 6, 2022

Besides not being TOLKIEN it has a very weak plot. The elves have been mischaracterized and do not match the professor's descriptions.

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MartinAlpertSep 6, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 6/10 jest niezły. Nie ma aż takiej tragedii no chyba że się jest gorliwym wyznawcą Tolkiena. Na szczęście to fanfic. Ja tam wole Silmarillion.… Expand

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kirkenderSep 6, 2022

I've only watched one episode so far, and I'm conflicted. On one hand, the show is gorgeous and I appreciate the use of practical effects alongside CG. On the other hand, the story is nonexistent and the characters are flat. The music isI've only watched one episode so far, and I'm conflicted. On one hand, the show is gorgeous and I appreciate the use of practical effects alongside CG. On the other hand, the story is nonexistent and the characters are flat. The music is forgettable, the editing is okay. For a story to be compelling you need to have things happen and characters need to make choices; so far only one character made a choice, which was to jump out of a boat. Epic /s.… Expand

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HavadaSep 6, 2022

There are no words to describe how dull, boring and saddening this destruction of Tolkien's legacy is. Watching even a piece of it is an opposition of entertainment and I can't see how anyone could have fun watching it, thus I give it 0 of 10There are no words to describe how dull, boring and saddening this destruction of Tolkien's legacy is. Watching even a piece of it is an opposition of entertainment and I can't see how anyone could have fun watching it, thus I give it 0 of 10 points. Even the CGI is so overwhelming that it doesn't fulfills it's role anymore, which is to make people believe in unbelievable. You don't believe in anything you see, so in my opinion even the overpriced CGI is not higher than 3/10. I recommend skipping this series without even giving the first episode a chance.… Expand

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NexusLordSep 6, 2022

visually interesting, but bad plot and writing, it a shame.. all those resources for this result..

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Steiner369Sep 6, 2022

Disaster of biblical proportions. I saw 2 episodes and I doubt I'll watch more. Person with assumed identity of Galadriel is so OP that I think she'll kill Sauron in season 1, destroy the one ring also in season 1, resolve russian agressionDisaster of biblical proportions. I saw 2 episodes and I doubt I'll watch more. Person with assumed identity of Galadriel is so OP that I think she'll kill Sauron in season 1, destroy the one ring also in season 1, resolve russian agression on Ukraine in season 2 and bring world peace in season 3. Last two seasons she will enjoy walks with her best gay friend Elrond.… Expand

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Ieer86Sep 6, 2022

I am very disappointed after the first two episodes.

Yes, the dwarfs look really good. The landscapes and cities are also very well done and the music is okay, but unfortunately that's where it ends. I think the elves all look reallyI am very disappointed after the first two episodes.

Yes, the dwarfs look really good. The landscapes and cities are also very well done and the music is okay, but unfortunately that's where it ends.

I think the elves all look really horrible - mostly MUCH too old (see Celebrimbor!), short hipster hairstyles and really lousy wigs (see Gil Galad). I don't see anything sublime with the Elves either, like Legolas, Thranduil, Celeborn or or or. Elrond somehow lusts after Galadriel even though it's his mother-in-law and one wonders all the time - where is Celeborn? The dialogues between the elves are totally flat, long-winded and you never give the impression that they are the wisest of all beings... Galadriel is presented simply as a superheroine, but seems more like a 3000+ year old child, which is totally stubborn. Gil Galad and Elrond were and are both great rulers and warriors, which doesn't come across at all. Gil Galad was not at all authorized to let other Elves sail to the West and even if he did, it was forbidden and not possible for the Noldor Elves like Galadriel to sail to the West! Arondir doesn't convince me at all either. Not because of the looks, but because he just walks around with his fictional wife, constantly scowls, and his dialogue is totally flat - see his "conversation" with the other elf. Oh, and why are the women of the elves mostly veiled???

So sorry, if you love Lord of the Rings, only know a little bit more and have also watched more than just the films, you will often be very, very disappointed here. Not from the landscape, the cities, the music, but from the really bad portrayal of the elves. Especially Celebrimbor and the other old elves were just cast wrong, the design of the clothes is terrible and we don't even need to talk about the hair. Misrepresentation of familiar characters such as Elrond and Gil Galad and an over-the-top Galadriel. twisting of lore etc. etc.

Ultimately a pure disappointment. Landscape, cities and music is not everything. By far not. That's why I can't take the series with me at all and it's really boring. Unfortunately, the talent of the authors is not there at all and comparable to Tolkien and then you should simply not rewrite such a masterpiece.… Expand

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DesireMercySep 6, 2022

The acting is subpar. The story is piecemeal. It's like watching trailer after trailer after trailer strung together into an episode.

The visual effects are set pieces which stick out like sore thumbs, not vehicles of immersion, and it feelsThe acting is subpar. The story is piecemeal. It's like watching trailer after trailer after trailer strung together into an episode.

The visual effects are set pieces which stick out like sore thumbs, not vehicles of immersion, and it feels like their is little cohesive bond visually from one scene to the next.

The dialog treats the audience like idiots and is the antithesis of "show not say." Repeated attempts are made to offer sage wisdom and deep insight, but it's like Alexa is translating poetry from Mandarin into Russian and then finally into English - if there was any point to the rambling it was lost long before it left the actors' mouths. It's what happens when an upstart writer thinks they can mimic the literary legend which was J. R. R. Tolkien by being flowery. My biggest issue with Tolkien was how wordy he could get, but he understood the meaning, intention, and proper implication of every word he included. I'm still not sure what her brother was carrying on about the sailboat.

I am not a Tolkien "fanboy" but as a writer I deeply value and respect his work. It's clear the Rings of Power didn't understand what they were working with nor care to give any deference to a man who defined the modern fantasy genre. They believe they can do better and at every opportunity departed not just from source material, but from the key elements of Tolkien's inspiration and worldview.

While some may garner enjoyment from the series, and I won't fault them for that, I do dare them to dig deeper into how the series treats the audience, its characters, and what messages are being hamfisted into Middle Earth.… Expand

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Marcus123Sep 6, 2022

Visuals and setting is great.. but thats all there is.. the cgi doesnt add anything to a empty world.

One example scene: I really laughed my ass off when Elrond and celebrimbor walked to Khazad-dûm like its a 2 min walk. man o man, whereVisuals and setting is great.. but thats all there is.. the cgi doesnt add anything to a empty world.

One example scene: I really laughed my ass off when Elrond and celebrimbor walked to Khazad-dûm like its a 2 min walk. man o man, where were the elfes that protect them, or some nice visual overall shots, or where is there food or whatsoever..

And almost the whole cast is misplaced.. i dont even want put any words to them.

Amazon just killed this world.… Expand

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kamgeforceSep 6, 2022

Golden turd. It is all we expected it to be, incredibly high production, visually stunning, woke as **** no soul, doesnt feel like Tolkien. Galadriel is a pouty boss **** soldier for some reason, not MC material, no desire to follow her aGolden turd. It is all we expected it to be, incredibly high production, visually stunning, woke as **** no soul, doesnt feel like Tolkien. Galadriel is a pouty boss **** soldier for some reason, not MC material, no desire to follow her a single season, let alone 5. Above average for a generic fantasy show solely for the production, but as a lotr show, its garbage.… Expand

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ArigokiSep 6, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is BY FAR the worst fantasy series I've ever seen. In addition, there's no Tolkien-fantasy in it - it is maybe loosely based on Silmarilion but that's all. Male characters are SUPERBLY WEAK and almost childish like, obviously females are SUPERBLY PERFECT - and on each step limited by males who supposedly rule the world (WHICH THEY DON'T, since all main characters are female). The male Elf character has character based on a... I don't know... stone? brick? Something without life (don't know the name, and I'm not going to check it since If I don't know it yet, it means that authors didn't do theirs job correct to properly introduce them to us). I am DEEPLY disappointed and terrified of whole tv shows industry right now. Instead of entertainment you get some brainwashing crap... DO NOT WATCH IT!… Expand

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Sanz_22Sep 5, 2022

Really weak dialogues, a confused plot full of trivia, characters with little character and some really disappointing, almost annoying. Serious scenes full of awkward dialogue. Very slow episodes, boring at times. Positive note graphics andReally weak dialogues, a confused plot full of trivia, characters with little character and some really disappointing, almost annoying. Serious scenes full of awkward dialogue. Very slow episodes, boring at times. Positive note graphics and music. It remains a big disappointment, a huge budget misused.… Expand

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lepwnSep 4, 2022

The very definition of a ****
Between the many ridiculous changes to the lore,(super warrior commander Galadriel,dumb Finrod,no mention of the silmarils,tokenism representation), the unnatural green screen lighting that makes everything lookThe very definition of a ****
Between the many ridiculous changes to the lore,(super warrior commander Galadriel,dumb Finrod,no mention of the silmarils,tokenism representation), the unnatural green screen lighting that makes everything look fake, cheap CGI , nonsensical plot(2 dudes walk 300 miles to go and see the dwarves,arrive clean in a few days ,one of them has to go back because he isnt invited lmao), and cheap costumes and armors,one has a lot of bad things to say.

The good,though,is very scarse. I guess the music is alright.

People who rate 10 and complain about review bombing have to realise they're doing the same thing : adding a fake rating to change the score lol… Expand

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ShaolinulSep 6, 2022

I had low expectations and they delivered much worse. Bad acting, bad story, bad cgi.

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RodrigotkSep 6, 2022

Evil cannot create anything new, it can only corrupt and ruin what the forces of good have invented or done.” - J.R.R. Tolkien

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smartinvestor30Sep 6, 2022

What an abomination, they just use whatever big IP they can and push their woke nonsense in it. It's sickening. There is no point in watching anything anymore.

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carmignac82Sep 5, 2022

A truly Tolkien opera rape. The silmarillion is broken to a thousand pieces. I Won't watch any other episodes of this havoc.

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VinRakSep 5, 2022

I really don't understand the negative reviews! I watched the first episode as a Lord of the Rings fan and am very pleased with how the character of the literature and especially the films has been preserved. It has just been modernized!I really don't understand the negative reviews! I watched the first episode as a Lord of the Rings fan and am very pleased with how the character of the literature and especially the films has been preserved. It has just been modernized! If the series were just like the movies, it would be boring! I personally think that no matter what Amazon would have produced, people here would have complained and cried about it. That was clear in advance! And then the new variation in skin tones seems to be a main complaint. I'm losing my faith! Lord of the Rings is a work of fiction, detached from the bonds of the earth. Just because skin color is often tied to a specific culture in our world doesn't mean it has to be the case in this series. Humans are not bound to a particular cultures because of their physique, but because of history. The world of Lord of the Rings has a history of its own though, so why would there be **** racial segregation??? And just because it was more monotonous in the previous films and books, luckily it doesn't have to be the same in newer works! Art just keeps evolving!

If you can't handle that, at least don't try to spoil the fun of the series for others! Almost everything I see here is driven by hate. Keep the hate for yourself, I don't need it! I'm not a native English speaker, but I still hope I was able to make my point clear.… Expand

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ElielvisSep 5, 2022

What can I say, she jumps into an ocean with no supplies and no water thinking she’ll be able to swim across an ocean to another continent. Or what about a journey w no supplies and no horses in dresses Elrond and groomer Kel take that looksWhat can I say, she jumps into an ocean with no supplies and no water thinking she’ll be able to swim across an ocean to another continent. Or what about a journey w no supplies and no horses in dresses Elrond and groomer Kel take that looks like it will take weeks only for groomer Kel to turn back alone and in a dress dejected like a scorned lover. Or what about not caring about any of the characters because they skipped thousands of years and didn’t even show the big bad battle properly in the beginning? It’s so superficial it’s insulting. Instead we get great lines like, ‘you haven’t seen what I’ve seen’
The writing is atrocious.… Expand

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Agustus_RxSep 3, 2022

It’s pretty clear at this point that fans of Tolkien are rightfully upset by the total thrashing Amazon is giving the to the lore of Middle Earth.

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

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

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

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

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

-Cheers… Expand

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Motogp34Sep 5, 2022

So far soooo good and the visuals and sound are very good.

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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
5. The CGI of the locations were beautiful, but the setup in individual scenes looks really cheap… Expand

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GhostbustersSep 5, 2022

Further proof that a massive budget means diddly squat when it comes to creating works of art. Prime, Netflix and Disney Plus could combine all their resources and they still wouldn't be able to produce a show as half as decent as a HBO show.Further proof that a massive budget means diddly squat when it comes to creating works of art. Prime, Netflix and Disney Plus could combine all their resources and they still wouldn't be able to produce a show as half as decent as a HBO show. And they never will. Their writing staff are simply too agenda-driven to write nuanced and intriguing characters.… Expand

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Vesterc9997Sep 5, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This show is a complete trashfire. Very poor story line, dislikable characters, nothing Tolkien like in the series and I watched both episodes. Tolkien is rolling in his grave. Just flush it down the toilet and restart.… Expand

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LillyCDSep 5, 2022

Not worth calling it Lord of the Rings. It’s something else, it’s another universe. It lacks every single point that made LoTR what it is today.

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Kingoflore88Sep 5, 2022

Terrible.
Amazon only had money when it decided to do this show. Badly directed, lack of goodwill and arrogance of actors, terrible takes with no depth of each city core, superficial story, no attractiveness, absolutely nothing about theTerrible.
Amazon only had money when it decided to do this show. Badly directed, lack of goodwill and arrogance of actors, terrible takes with no depth of each city core, superficial story, no attractiveness, absolutely nothing about the Silmarillion story is correct.… Expand

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FOliSep 3, 2022

Terrible, a lot of money for nothing, to watch this is a waste of time for everyone.

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ThereIsNoFutureSep 5, 2022

Degenerate woke trash, as expected. This abominable garbage is not even worth pirating.

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StriletksySep 5, 2022

It has nothing to do with Lord of The Rings or Tolkien. Poor story, dialogue, characters, and on top of that everything is covered in feminist agenda.

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TimacekSep 5, 2022

An insult to Tolkien as a Tolkien life fan iam feeling very betrayed. In a crusade for a wokeness and other politics they have absolutely bastardized proffessors work. Be ashamed amazon, i wont pity you when the shi-storm will get you. youAn insult to Tolkien as a Tolkien life fan iam feeling very betrayed. In a crusade for a wokeness and other politics they have absolutely bastardized proffessors work. Be ashamed amazon, i wont pity you when the shi-storm will get you. you deserve it full stop. they could not even get the prolog right when it was the ungoliath what sucked the light from the trees and it would have been so epic scene. Shame on you amazon… Expand

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pierre29177Sep 5, 2022

I w9nt comment anymore about the efforts to make it for evzryone but it look like a videogame.It Look so fake . It s just a mix of everything and Look like noone will really go into it

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censekSep 5, 2022

This is really garbage, terrible boring story, average acting. Meretricious camera shots. The clear evidence of that you have huge budget and lack of creativity you can ruin everthing. Total garbage!

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Ch3nt3Sep 5, 2022

To be honest the production of the serie is amazing, some movies would like to have this level of production, but men the script, it's just a piece of crap, the whole world move around and in the interest of the main character. Galadriel isTo be honest the production of the serie is amazing, some movies would like to have this level of production, but men the script, it's just a piece of crap, the whole world move around and in the interest of the main character. Galadriel is total unbearable and generates a total antipathy towards her, she is the fusion of two horrible personas defined as Mary Sue and Karen… Expand

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GarStaziSep 5, 2022

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

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DanielMoncadaSep 5, 2022

God awful. When will get back to entertainment just being entertainment instead of mixing a bunch of modern-day politics into it.

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DanielMoncSep 5, 2022

Let this be a lesson to every single entertainment producer from now on that the pendulum has swung. We will no longer let you poison our entertainment with your modern day political garbage. This series isn't even fanfiction, it's pureLet this be a lesson to every single entertainment producer from now on that the pendulum has swung. We will no longer let you poison our entertainment with your modern day political garbage. This series isn't even fanfiction, it's pure leftist propaganda. Die.… Expand

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efrainicusSep 5, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I miss those not so distant times when Tolkien was talked about and only very few of us were interested because of how deep and fantastic it was, seeing this production of good special effects and politically correct but hollow in its soul makes me sad, I hope I don't die of sadness like the elves… Expand

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alesaiyanSep 5, 2022

Idiotic character who act and talk like idiots, people who swim thousands of km, people who walk hundreds of km with no equipments or a Horse, in 5 mins...

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svindalSep 5, 2022

Where to start? Oh, yes: NO Tolkien here. Bad acting, sexism, poor dialogue, full of left wing political ideologies, weak scripting: Eg. Durin is upset Elrond did not attend his wedding??? Seriously? Scenes look nice, but fighting and monsterWhere to start? Oh, yes: NO Tolkien here. Bad acting, sexism, poor dialogue, full of left wing political ideologies, weak scripting: Eg. Durin is upset Elrond did not attend his wedding??? Seriously? Scenes look nice, but fighting and monster CGIs are terrible...those orcs and trolls look like nothing Tolkien related.… Expand

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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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SwaquilinoSep 5, 2022

Absolutely terrible show. No inspiration, bad casting and acting. 1 star for the visuals Imdb is removing all reviews under 6 stars Because imdb is OWNED BY AMAZON!!!!!

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MustafasharifiSep 4, 2022

I am a middle eastern, I dont belive in racism not I am sexist and I write what I feel is wrong with Rings of Power. first of all, races of middle earth are completely changed in this serie. Elves are not wise and without glory and are mostlyI am a middle eastern, I dont belive in racism not I am sexist and I write what I feel is wrong with Rings of Power. first of all, races of middle earth are completely changed in this serie. Elves are not wise and without glory and are mostly human than elves. orcs are completely different. single fighters who come from undergrounds! and hobbits are some few scared creatures that hide weirdly. and about this two episodes: Galadriel, seeking reveng for handred years and cant fight Sauron. she goes to a cave with an Elite groups of elves soldiers that all smashed by a troll and suddenly Galadriel comes and kills troll with some sophisticated attacks! Elrond is a fool politican. Elves haircuts are like Humans in 21th century. actors have no feeling in their acts. you cant say: ok I like this actor or his/her role. dilogues are so bad and you cant see any wittness in them. why would a little hobbit should think she has a responsibilty for a fallen man from sky? the dilogue in that scene is so awfull when 2 hobbit girls talking about that giant. a kid and a healer woman, kill a orc wich an Elite Elf worrior is scaping from. why a fallen man from sky with lots of skills and knoledge can speaks any language and acts like a fool from stone age. I think it s the worst adaptation that anyone can build from a book. I wish a day comes back when Studios stop making movies for their political agandas. instead of that much money on visuals, they should waste some for writers and cast.… Expand

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ErfanPapiSep 5, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overrated vguuujejeiosidididjdhdu8s8sjshsheuwueehdheiejkenxhxusiwkskd9fkdhuaixihsbwhwudj… Expand

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EdsalvoSep 5, 2022

This is my review of The Rings of Power which I posted on Amazon that I'm sure will be deleted.

As a person who read all of Tolkien's books, who owns all of Peter Jackson's movies and watch them over and over, what have you done! All AmazonThis is my review of The Rings of Power which I posted on Amazon that I'm sure will be deleted.

As a person who read all of Tolkien's books, who owns all of Peter Jackson's movies and watch them over and over, what have you done! All Amazon had to do is to stay true to Tolkien's characters and story and you would have had a winner! Why did you spend 1.5 billion on this disaster.

Now as it's easy to blame the fans for your failure, but the truth is your writers blew it and you have no one else to blame but yourselves. How hard is it to listen to fans because it is the fans who pay and support your products and your company.

After watching both episodes, I spent last night telling fellow Tolkien fans to watch both episodes to judge for themselves, so I'm not surprised that you've had 25 million viewers because people just love to see a disaster in progress. Once word of mouth spreads it's all over for your views.

As a Prime member for decades, I'm no troll or bot so if this review gets deleted, I will not be surprised after all I see you've disabled your rating system.

Maybe it's time for your writers to read some William Goldman writing books.… Expand

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LyvioneSep 5, 2022

If The Silmarillion was The Bible, and the Inquisition still existed today, the people who made this trash would have been trialed for Heresy and Blasphemy.

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ScorpionbrewSep 5, 2022

Fantastic expansion on the lord of the rings series! I was hesitant at first but it turns out to be a wonderful story and cast

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SHEWOKESep 5, 2022

Si Tolkien estuviera vivo, vomitaría este bodrio de inclusión forzada, pésimo guión, mal casting y flojas actuaciones. Lo único bueno: la fotografía.

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mirantSep 5, 2022

The 2 episodes we have seen so far show gorgeos scenarios, excellent visual effects and very nice music. Actors are really good, and the story so far is ok. Vote should be 8 for this 2 episodes. I give 10 to help correct the trolls giving 0.

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pigskin_ramboSep 3, 2022

Tolkien's universe tainted by current political agenda. The episodes are boring and very little happens, long scenes about insignificant events just to pass time and super short fighting scenes to spare $.

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IdenSep 5, 2022

Slow, boring, bad acting and the list goes on. Kudos for Metacritic for showing negative reviews unlike other big sites that suppress and hide them.

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KolenLetoSep 5, 2022

Absolute disappointment. What is more disgusting - is that Amazon is trying to silence everyone

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Pryo89Sep 5, 2022

Another thing ruined by modern politics and corporate greed. 2 episodes and all I can think of is why? Why was this made? For fans? No, definitely not. Just leave other peoples creations alone don't turn it into another soulless product for aAnother thing ruined by modern politics and corporate greed. 2 episodes and all I can think of is why? Why was this made? For fans? No, definitely not. Just leave other peoples creations alone don't turn it into another soulless product for a megacorporation.… Expand

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MortgageHedgeSep 5, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really one of the worst adaptations of any sort of existing lore of any kind available. Dialogs are nonsensical at times, and constantly describe what is on screen ["look a hole in the ground", "you don't know what's down there" ect]. Physics are consistently in question. Scenes draw my unintentional laughter. There's no real reason to watch this. House of the dragon is an infinite ly better watch… Expand

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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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erkhSep 5, 2022

Honestly the cringiest dialog and acting I have seen in a long time! Feels like a B-movie when it comes to casting, but has beautiful CGI.

Story? I don't know. 2 episodes in and it just "forbidden love story" and "Who is the bad guy?"Honestly the cringiest dialog and acting I have seen in a long time! Feels like a B-movie when it comes to casting, but has beautiful CGI.

Story? I don't know. 2 episodes in and it just "forbidden love story" and "Who is the bad guy?" absolutely horrific.

I gave it a shot, tried to watch it like a new unknown Fantasy series, but no. I'm done! AWFUL!… Expand

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BarkweSep 5, 2022

JRR Tolkien would be rolling in his grave. The show is a PC catastrophe that I thought only Disney could screw up. It has no soul and all the vestiges of modern mediocrity.

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anabellusSep 5, 2022

It is so bad it hurts, but actors have beautiful faces with good CGI, some average fancy dresses, and a a wonderful tree in the backround. All artifice. The script is some poetry that means nothing at all, just word salad, and the tory goesIt is so bad it hurts, but actors have beautiful faces with good CGI, some average fancy dresses, and a a wonderful tree in the backround. All artifice. The script is some poetry that means nothing at all, just word salad, and the tory goes nowhere except some cliches, like two handsome young man and woman alone in a boat. Well, a little more happens with the dwarfs but not enough to keep me interested. It is ok if you are folding clothes or doing other chores, just as a background.… Expand

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erevos187Sep 5, 2022

Oh my, from where to start? Most have been said by all others. Just to say how sad I feel with this opportunity that amazon throws it into the trash. PS thank you metacritic for keeping all reviews we are not trolls just people in love withOh my, from where to start? Most have been said by all others. Just to say how sad I feel with this opportunity that amazon throws it into the trash. PS thank you metacritic for keeping all reviews we are not trolls just people in love with Tolkien's work… Expand

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TimelyTwitchSep 5, 2022

1.9 rating is what happens when people review bomb. The show is better from what the reviews here are portraying it has. Watch it, enjoy and keep politics out of it.

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ReneeRoughtSep 5, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Episode 1 and 2 review. Long time fan here. I know my Tolkien. This is not Tolkien. The casting is terrible. The acting was poor, the costume were bad. Armor looked cheap and everyone is dressed in sacks. That's what it looks like. They destroyed the lore in the first 7 minutes of this dumpster fire. Feanor was not a hero. They made it look like the elves went to Middle earth because Morogoth destroyed the trees. This is not what happened. Ungoliant who they never mention destroyed the trees while Morgoth watched. He then went and killed Finwe and stole the silmarils. Feanor and his followers went and Killed their own kin the Teleri elves and stole the ships. All the elves that participated in this including those that never killed but followed Feanor were exiled and never allowed to return. This is includes Galadriel who is now Galadiel Warrior princess. That is just some of the canon crushing stuff. If they would take Tolkiens name off it. Didn't us any Tolkien names. Tweaked the story a bit you would probably have a watchable series but as it is trying to call this Tolkien is a bad idea. The Tolkien estate should be ashamed they ever let this happen.… Expand

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