THE RINGS OF POWER was certainly a very well made series. The production value is visible everywhere. Costumes, settings, designs, acting, music, all of it was really spectacular, and made for an epic fantasy series. While most viewers, and lifelong fans of Tolkien's work especially, like myself, are aware going it to that this particular rendition would not be very faithful to canon of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and the related writing of J. R. R. Tolkien. So I will not discuss that issue here.
There are frankly manly liberties taken and although that is sad to me, being a devoted fan of all of Tolkien's works, I tried to view this series as a loosely inspired fantasy series, or some kind of theatre adaptation / fanart cosplay version if you will. In this regard, the series offers some definite intriguing perspectives and possibilities and made for an interesting visual experience. And aesthetically it delivers a punch. Just beautiful cinematography and set designs.
"Epic drama set thousands of years before the events of J. R. R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-Earth."
Having preset my standards exceptionally low, upon watching this I found myself pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed it. I enjoyed Morfydd Clark as Galadriel especially. She visibly fit the part and acted very much like what you would expect from the most powerful elf of Middle Earth, although perhaps a bit too rash at times. I also really like Owain Arthur as Prince Durin IV. He was an excellent choice. With the exception of Elrond, I enjoyed most of the cast really.
Overall, this series certainly dazzled and I would watch further seasons if they make any more. A compelling Tolkien INSPIRED show. I would highly recommend you read all the intricately crafted works of J. R. R. Tolkien, a true master in fantasy storytelling telling first.
There are frankly manly liberties taken and although that is sad to me, being a devoted fan of all of Tolkien's works, I tried to view this series as a loosely inspired fantasy series, or some kind of theatre adaptation / fanart cosplay version if you will. In this regard, the series offers some definite intriguing perspectives and possibilities and made for an interesting visual experience. And aesthetically it delivers a punch. Just beautiful cinematography and set designs.
"Epic drama set thousands of years before the events of J. R. R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-Earth."
Having preset my standards exceptionally low, upon watching this I found myself pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed it. I enjoyed Morfydd Clark as Galadriel especially. She visibly fit the part and acted very much like what you would expect from the most powerful elf of Middle Earth, although perhaps a bit too rash at times. I also really like Owain Arthur as Prince Durin IV. He was an excellent choice. With the exception of Elrond, I enjoyed most of the cast really.
Overall, this series certainly dazzled and I would watch further seasons if they make any more. A compelling Tolkien INSPIRED show. I would highly recommend you read all the intricately crafted works of J. R. R. Tolkien, a true master in fantasy storytelling telling first.