The first season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiered with all the pomp and circumstance on Prime Video, with the title of the most expensive series in history. This was really clear to anyone who watched the series, with all the great effects and incredible art direction. However, at the time, I highlighted the series’ big problem: “ The Rings of Power loses by dividing. There are too many characters that are presented at the same time – and that end up leaving you lost. Everything is superficial, disconnected” – the full review is available here.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!This isn’t a problem in at least the first two episodes of the series (three are already available, but I’ve only seen two). Both focus on the fate of Sauron and Galadriel, and of course, the rings. The story begins by telling what happened before Galadriel and Sauron met in the middle of the sea – how he got there. Also, how he manages to manipulate everything and everyone to achieve his goal. And how Galadriel’s feelings can get in the way of her fight against him.
What did I think?
Once again, there’s no need to talk about the art direction, photography, and other production values. Everything is grand, beautiful, and perfect. But here comes the problem. Guess what? The script, of course. Everything is over-explained and repetitive. And there are often gaps in the story. For example, at one point, Elrond is on the run with the rings. And the next moment, he’s participating in a meeting of elves. There’s no explanation (I even thought I had “fished around” and missed something). But, of course, it works better than the previous season. And the end of the second episode is grandiose, with a great speech by Sauron.
The cast has some new additions. Sam Hazeldine replaces Joseph Mawle as Adar, as Joseph preferred to “explore new characters and worlds.” Two actors I really like, Ben Daniels (TV series The Exorcist) e Ciaran Hinds (Belfast) are the big highlights among the new cast members. And their participation has been powerful since the beginning. In fact, between fits and starts, it makes you want to continue following the series, even if it’s not like that … “Dragon House” (even though this one also has problems). In addition to the three available episodes, five more will premiere, one each week.
Eliane Munhoz
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