The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

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UpolafSep 23, 2022

I didn't expect anything and yet was desapointed.
You can do woke stuff if you want, but pay attention to the story you want to tell.
Arcane was a masterpiece, a little woke but with an amazing story. ROP is not worth watching because of theI didn't expect anything and yet was desapointed.
You can do woke stuff if you want, but pay attention to the story you want to tell.
Arcane was a masterpiece, a little woke but with an amazing story.
ROP is not worth watching because of the flatness of its dialogue and story.

I made it until episode 4, 0:16min before saying "Stop, I will not waste my time", I will watch Game Of Throne instead.

I give it a 2/10 because the Visual Effect studio did a nice job on the few panoramic shots.… Expand

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Mustakrakish13Sep 24, 2022

Another case of corporate hubris. They buy up a long established, beloved and revered franchise and just throw out the story for their own version. “Screw the author and screw the fans; we know better.”

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nhdangkhoa21395Sep 23, 2022

False WOKE, False Feminism,Boring,bad writing,unlikable main protagonist,bad,millions of dollars waisted.

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BerfeitoSep 20, 2022

Review after eipsode 4: I am trying to give it a fair chance, but I find myself often checking email, looking out of the window, or raiding the fridge for a snack without even remembering to pause it while I am away from the screen. Maybe theReview after eipsode 4: I am trying to give it a fair chance, but I find myself often checking email, looking out of the window, or raiding the fridge for a snack without even remembering to pause it while I am away from the screen. Maybe the truth is not even Tolkien succeeded in publishing the source material because it was not that interesting to begin with. It works best as the legend behind the quests of the Hobbit and LoTR.… Expand

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PossumChaserSep 23, 2022

After watching all five episodes, the amount of Strongwoman narrative is boring and the lack of courage, strength and conviction is appalling. It is a a combo of poor writing, "The Message" and a disdain for anything resembling strong,After watching all five episodes, the amount of Strongwoman narrative is boring and the lack of courage, strength and conviction is appalling. It is a a combo of poor writing, "The Message" and a disdain for anything resembling strong, intelligent, resourceful and honorable White men.… 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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TheeDannyBbbSep 26, 2022

Nothing to do with any of Tolkien's legendary work, bad story writing masked by a beautiful CGI setting.

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awcowanSep 25, 2022

Absolute drivel. I can't believe this got made with such a terrible story and writing. Looks lovely, but a good TV show that does not make.

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Macintosh1001Sep 8, 2022

Honestly it was pretty average. Visually it look pretty good, and there were a few characters and scenes that are actually good, but there were some unlikable tropes that started to surface. The pacing is pretty slow and boring across theHonestly it was pretty average. Visually it look pretty good, and there were a few characters and scenes that are actually good, but there were some unlikable tropes that started to surface. The pacing is pretty slow and boring across the multiple story lines. It feels like they took an 8 hour movie and chopped it into episodes instead of treating it like a episodic series.… Expand

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metta206Sep 25, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The good: Beautiful music, good visuals, sometimes good CGI, I think the actors are mostly fine. I find the Elrond and Durin storyline quite enjoyable. The bad: Everything else. Galadriel's behavior is inexplicably both stupid and amoral. She jumps out of a boat in the middle of the ocean and attempts a swim that would take weeks at least to complete back to Middle Earth. She threatens murder on several occasions to get what she wants. The scene where she shoves four Numenorean guards (who possess super-human strength) into a cell is just embarrassing. The harfoots want to abandon one of their own due to a injured foot, despite clearly possessing cart technology. What do they do when someone is pregnant? The timeline is a total mess (I'm a huge Tolkien nerd so I know my stuff), with events thousands of years apart mixed together haphazardly. Sometimes the orcs are allergic to sunlight and other times they're fine. About half the segments are simply boring. If the meteor man turns out to be a Wizard, then it's a spectacular fail from a lore perspective (just saying). Not recommended. A big disappointment, especially considering how the writers claimed they wanted to stay true to Tolkien. Clearly what they really wanted was a fantasy show full of moral ambiguity and drama like Game of Thrones because money. I'd suggest getting a whole new writing team to dramatically correct course.… Expand

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CavkovSep 25, 2022

This is pure garbage show. The showrunners dont have a clue how to do a good LOTR show. The worst plot, writing and acting I have ever seen. Surely this will be cancelled after season 1. All the positiv reviews are probably payed.

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ShaldlaySep 25, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before I get into the show's issues, I ask anyone reading this to look to the left at the critic score, and then to the right at the viewer score. Don't you find it interesting that there are little to no negative reviews from critics? Please think about how interesting it is that people the creators have access to have nothing negative to say, even slightly negative. Please just think of that.

Watching the show and knowing anything about Tolkien's work, anything from the books to the movies, this will feel like you are being punished for knowing anything. This series cannot function with any of the events in the movies or books, as it clearly does not mean to. It is beyond clear that this show was not made by people that know anything about how this world works, instead making their own show while grave robbing the names of Tolkien.

However, I know it is likely that this review will be ignored as merely a butthurt Tolkien fan, so I will instead talk about the show itself without regard to its source material. The main character of the show is insufferable, willing to sacrifice members of how own people to chase her own personal mission- that in the view of the show is likely fruitless. She often offends and complains to those that provide her aid, yelling and insulting the captain and queen who provide her with accommodation even though they have reason to be distrustful of her. She volunteers a man to put his life on the line against his will and without his knowledge because she wants him to do something for her. The thing that makes this so bad is the fact that the show doesn't see this as wrong, the show portrays her as being in the right for doing these awful things. Next, let's talk about the actual writing as well. The story is about the return of Sauron, and the efforts of Galadriel to get people to move to try and destroy this evil. The main issue with this storyline is how watered down it is. So much of the story is fluff, that overall does not play into the overall narrative being told. The story of Adar and the Southlands is overall meaningless to the story of the forging of the rings and the return of Sauron. You may say that it shows Sauron appearing and taking over Mordor, however, it is not required for this story to be told over this length of time. We know how this story is going to end, which doesn't necessarily make it bad, it's the fact that the story wants to be invested in what is going to happen, not how. We know what is going to happen, so why is the story asking us to wonder? If you say that this is meant to show how this affects the everyday person, here's the thing, you don't need to spend this much time on it. My main proof for this is the prologue to The Fellowship of the Ring. There is a brief montage that shows Sauron laying siege to the Southlands, and that is sufficient. Here the story is the culmination of the two biggest problems of the show, it is a way to pad out time, and a way to have a mystery box. The show wastes so much time, trying to tell stories that ask "what will happen" when we know the answer, repeats storylines, adds several nonsequiturs and often has nothing stories. Then there lies the other main offense, the mystery boxes. The show constantly sets up useless mysteries that I can guarantee you will be terribly answered. This show was made by disciples of JJ Abrams and it is very clear. The story is not about telling a fulfilling narrative, but hooking you by making you wait to see what the answer to its useless questions is. "Who is Halbrand really?" oh you mean the man from the Southlands who said 'looks can be deceiving who is trying to remain in Numenor while the forces of good are away, who has a dark past with violent tendencies who loves to forge with an almost unnatural talent? Sauron. "Who is this mysterious guy who fell from the Heavens?" oh you mean the old guy with a long beard, grey hair, who wears grey robes, loves to hang around with Hobbit- I mean Harfoots, has an incredible affinity for magic, and knows the mysterious languages of birds and beasts? Gandalf. This sort of stuff is painful.

Please, do not support this trash, let it be known that we consumers expect better, and do not let the shills silence you by strawmaning you into being a Racist or something. Be smart, and be strong… Expand

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BlacklycheSep 25, 2022

A massively missed opportunity. Bad writing, slopping costumes and a revisionist approach to Tolkien that wants to alienate fans.

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RadzioszSep 22, 2022

This is an extremely boring, illogical, artificial-looking series. The main character is a very bad person. The fight scenes are embarrassing and horribly edited. The costumes look artificial. The weapons and armor look plastic and have justThis is an extremely boring, illogical, artificial-looking series. The main character is a very bad person. The fight scenes are embarrassing and horribly edited. The costumes look artificial. The weapons and armor look plastic and have just come out of a Chinese factory. The plot is uninteresting and develops extremely slowly. I've never heard such bad dialogues before - an embarrassing story about a stone or other miracles ... As if a six-year-old wrote them.

The views in this show are all to praise, though it doesn't look like a $ 500 billion show. Unfortunately, the series has nothing to do with the work of Tolkien. I do not recommend.… Expand

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Dan2211Sep 22, 2022

An insulting and awful spin-off of Tolkien's works. The man would be turning in his grave, beyond poor, characters ruined, plot is all over the place and the entire lore of the world is butchered by Hollywood to try and make it fit modern day USA.

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GCEGalottaSep 17, 2022

Good looks. Lore changes might be understandable considering the rights. But: Boring af, story meandering all over the place, bad pacing, flat dialogue, bad actors (though the writers did them dirty I think), tell don`t show, absolutely noGood looks. Lore changes might be understandable considering the rights. But: Boring af, story meandering all over the place, bad pacing, flat dialogue, bad actors (though the writers did them dirty I think), tell don`t show, absolutely no heart, unrelatable characters. 4 hours and a couple of minutes in and I had two scenes that I sort of enjoyed. Both included Durin.

I`m thinking GoT season 8 and Witcher season 2 might be better than this uninspired garbage. Smh… Expand

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AlfietheswsimpSep 19, 2022

Badly written, both lore an dialoge is okey at best and terrible at worst

badly directed

Badly casted like in what world would Galadriel be younger the Gil-Galad and Celebrimbor Music, it wasnt terrible but it sure wasnt Howard Shores finest

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FlluSep 24, 2022

Looks very good. The music is fine, but it's used in the wrong moments, so it sounds bad. The writing is terrible, overall the show is very very boring. Acting is ok-ish mostly, the only exceptions are the actress who plays Galadriel - theLooks very good. The music is fine, but it's used in the wrong moments, so it sounds bad. The writing is terrible, overall the show is very very boring. Acting is ok-ish mostly, the only exceptions are the actress who plays Galadriel - the main character - and the guy who plays the main elf. They both have absolutely no facial expressions and they look constipated all the time. Like the girl from Twilight. Very very stupid fight choreographies. I gave it a 1 because good CG (it does not look "50 million dollars an episode" good CG btw) isn't everything. I'd rather have a good story and interesting characters and good acting any day.… Expand

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PeterL111Sep 24, 2022

Half the season in and I am still not sure where the power rings are going to come into the story. So far, no mention and no particular reason is given to forge rings yet. Are some of the rings for men already created?

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GB4949Sep 23, 2022

My initial reactions were that the visuals were excellent but that’s about it. The acting was wooden particularly Galadriel (one dimensional at best), the writing woeful and it moved at a glacial pace. I have now watched 5 episodes and ifMy initial reactions were that the visuals were excellent but that’s about it. The acting was wooden particularly Galadriel (one dimensional at best), the writing woeful and it moved at a glacial pace. I have now watched 5 episodes and if anything the story just gets worse. Galadriel continues to be awful, her facial expressions never change no matter what the scene - a real franchise killer here. I have not found one character or story line which is engaging and pulls me in to continue watching - the Harfoot storyline and crazy meteorite guy is particularly mind numbing. The writing continues to be pedestrian and the pace is still glacial. The storyline is also falling apart in terms of inconsistencies in logic and across relative timelines - beyond poor. It looks like the budget was spent on CGI - it’s not evident anywhere else. Season 5 was my final watch…….frankly it’s just boring.… Expand

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mikitaSep 24, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1 Point for graphics
I'll tell you why the series based on the Lord of the Rings franchise is bad. And it's not about black actors
What's good about the show is the graphics.
And by the way, I noticed that you use the creators of Amazon the Trident of Ukraine as a symbol of Sauron in the cave. What are these allusions to my country?
Everything looks juicy. Cons. - Agenda. It reads right away. The elves are shown as vile haters, and Galadriel is alone. Second elves. Why aren't they all pretty? Why with short haircuts and why old ones? Although elves are forever young. Why did the make-up artists badly worked out the images of elves, hobbits, people who were made homeless, why did they make lines where elves fall in love with people? They honor the purity of blood. Because people are all mortal. Why are the elves shown as dystrophics in the first series, except for Galadriel, and she alone includes Legolas, although he single-handedly smashed the army of orcs and a huge elephant? Third. Plot. Honestly, I tried not to sleep. But the dialogue is poor. Everyone sticks to their own line. Not a single strong male character. Apparently if they appear, they will be killed. And Galadriel alone will dance like a ninja. Why so many obscure characters? I read the book a long time ago, but I'm a fan of Tolkien's universe and entourage, and it hurts me how carelessly they worked with the appearance and plot of two series. I fell asleep on the second episode. I watched it later in rewind at a speed of +5, so at least funny voices like those of Chip and Dale. In particular, I laughed at the way that man behaved among the hobbits. Guys before praising the series. Set yourself a rule - Read at least The Hobbit or Books on the Lord of the Rings. There are strong characters there. There is a story. There is morality, but what kind of morality is this? Is Galadriel another Captain Marvel? Because strong? And where is the moral? What does this series contain? Nothing.. I'm disappointed. I expected more. If the truth in the series will also be sex scenes and it will spin into some kind of phantosmagoria where an orc will love a person, or a gnome a troll, then you can put an end to this. It is understandable why Peter Jackson did not face this. The series came out flat and superficial. I'd rather read books. Which is what I advise you. And ask a question. They didn't tell us why Sauron is bad, what did he do? They didn't say anything.. In general
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JonnytoySep 25, 2022

Un costoso "fanfic" de la obra de Tolkien que casi nadie pidió, visualmente hermosa, con un soundtrack aceptable (es mucho mejor el que se usó en las películas), pero el guión es malo, la interacción entre los personajes aún no "cuaja", no meUn costoso "fanfic" de la obra de Tolkien que casi nadie pidió, visualmente hermosa, con un soundtrack aceptable (es mucho mejor el que se usó en las películas), pero el guión es malo, la interacción entre los personajes aún no "cuaja", no me pienso meter con el transfondo social por qué no viene al caso; cómo fan de la obra de Tolkien no me llamó la atención y no pienso verla más (cómo las últimas dos del Hobbit), pero tampoco le diré a los demás que no la vean, creo que le podrá gustar mucho a las personas que son fans del cine de fantasia.… Expand

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NandiSep 26, 2022

Even with "woke" politics aside it is shockingly bad, but luckily even more boring to give a f... I don't know what is it with this trend of talentless people (or maybe first generation robots?) who fail to understand proven grandeur and keepEven with "woke" politics aside it is shockingly bad, but luckily even more boring to give a f... I don't know what is it with this trend of talentless people (or maybe first generation robots?) who fail to understand proven grandeur and keep on destroying it.
Is it really nonintentional and people have devolved?… Expand

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NekyabeastSep 26, 2022

6-10 for a random fantasy film, 2 out of 10 if you think this has anything to do with LotR.

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tonyhank232Sep 20, 2022

Hard to believe people reviewed this show and let it air. There is so much work that still needs to be done or reworked, the majority of the dialogue seems completely rushed and the acting does not help with the delivery. Truly a shame with aHard to believe people reviewed this show and let it air. There is so much work that still needs to be done or reworked, the majority of the dialogue seems completely rushed and the acting does not help with the delivery. Truly a shame with a budget this big and CGI/VFX that are so well done that the entire story falls flat.… Expand

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grawman67Sep 22, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A meandering journey in viewing futility. Bad pacing, Mary Sues and Gary Stus, antagonists that are no threat, and a disregard for the established lore that doesn't even lend itself the ability to be creative and fun on its own.

We're halfway through season one and nothing of note happens.… Expand

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andystarSep 22, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is probably the worst TV show I have ever watched. I am a fantasy fan, but even the premise of this show is lacking. It's created in a world where we know how it ends. What's the point? On top of that Amazon chose to create a show without a plot, hired bad actors and created a story that doesn't even make sense.… Expand

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AtillaTheHungSep 22, 2022

I was really looking forward to another Tolkein masterpiece but Jeff Bezos and Amazon completely butchered the writings and legendarium of Tolkein without mercy. It's nothing but feminist cultural Marxism wrapped in boring writing withI was really looking forward to another Tolkein masterpiece but Jeff Bezos and Amazon completely butchered the writings and legendarium of Tolkein without mercy. It's nothing but feminist cultural Marxism wrapped in boring writing with talentless hollow acting that makes you want to fall asleep or hang yourself for even trying to watch that **** show. The main character Galadriel is a stiff man-hating know it all who has no grace, zero charisma, and the warmth of a funeral drum. I feel like I could meet nicer women at a Lesbian domestic violence conference while wearing "I am the king T-Shirt". The Harfoots are made into poor dirty Irish peasants with IQ's of about 50 points and then sprinkled with some diversity hires just to make sure all the boxes are checked.

The billion dollars spent on this roadkill would've been better spent on feeding homeless vets than this leftist circle jerk. Save yourself some time and just go watch Peter Jackson's movies cause this thing is DOA.… Expand

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Supremo33Sep 23, 2022

A bafflingly terrible show, with no respect for the source material, or the concept of good writing.

The creators should be ashamed.

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reyelSep 23, 2022

The people who are rating this series a 10 need to be studied, this series is a disaster in every single way, only a few actors manage to shine, and with a script as bad as this is quite an achievement

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SlightRecoilSep 23, 2022

Massive waste of money. This is so boring you'll feel the life drain out of you as you watch it. Terrible B-grade acting on top of a C-grade script. I worked with 1st-year Film Students that could blow this flaccid script out of the water. IfMassive waste of money. This is so boring you'll feel the life drain out of you as you watch it. Terrible B-grade acting on top of a C-grade script. I worked with 1st-year Film Students that could blow this flaccid script out of the water. If you piled up the billion dollars, set it on fire, and filmed it - you would get better ratings.… Expand

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22chad_reed22Sep 24, 2022

what a dissapointment for a series based on the lord of the rings lore n story.

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OkicriticSep 5, 2022

After watching half of season 1, it's clear the show is rich in style and poor in substance. Each episode barely moves the plot along, several characters feel completely unnecessary, the star character is insufferable, and the dialogue isAfter watching half of season 1, it's clear the show is rich in style and poor in substance. Each episode barely moves the plot along, several characters feel completely unnecessary, the star character is insufferable, and the dialogue is borderline cringeworthy. The writers need a major course-correction in season 2 if this series has any hope.… Expand

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osoSep 26, 2022

This production does by no means deserve the association with Tolkiens masterpieces or the LOTR production of Peter Jackson. The storyline is an abomination that does dot deserve the viewers attention for it disregards moral values andThis production does by no means deserve the association with Tolkiens masterpieces or the LOTR production of Peter Jackson. The storyline is an abomination that does dot deserve the viewers attention for it disregards moral values and insults the viewer by dumb characterbulding. Only positive remarks are to be made towards the visuals and (some) of the costume building.… Expand

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agastitariSep 18, 2022

They destroyed the lore completely. What a pathetic **** Story is bad,actors worse save for King Durin and Elendil actors who are decent. Story and acting is more important than CGI, when will these guys get it.

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ThaltomSep 16, 2022

Beautiful visuals and some excellent costume and weapon designs. The story itself is garbage. Subpar acting for such an expensive show; that surprised me, I figured they would have bought top talent. You couldn't pay me to watch it.