[+] The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - SPOILERS ALLOWED

[Zaukrie]

After 2 episodes this is a mixed bag for me
most times special effects are amazing especially episode 2. Episode 1 had some minor "this looks fake parts"
i totally see the politics/agenda that will be heavily criticized
The dwarf family scenes were really bad in the acting area. strong vibes from the 90's dinosaur sitcom where dad comes home. im grumpy but not grumpy was awful

Questions
is that a wringwraith sword hilt that the kid has?
are they just making up some of the lore? i know who spaceman is but was this in the books/papers?

They have to "make stuff up" because the estate greatly limited what lore they could use. Plus, well, these stories weren't told in any detail. And lots of stuff happens in a make believe world that isn't tied to the stories we know.

 

[Dioltach]

I enjoyed the first episode. It was a bit tricky to make the metal adjustment that it's LotR but on television. I kept waiting for the movie to kick off, and having to remind myself that it's TV pacing.

 

[Aeson]

I enjoyed the first episode. It was a bit tricky to make the metal adjustment that it's LotR but on television. I kept waiting for the movie to kick off, and having to remind myself that it's TV pacing.

Were you looking for Legolas in the battle scene too, or was it just me? lol

 

[OB1]

I was super lukewarm on this series but after the first couple of episodes last night I am hooked. I'm not a huge Tolkien fan (forced myself to read the books two decades ago after watching Fellowship) but loved the LOTR films and the only background I have on the second age is from them. That said, what hooked me were characters that I found myself caring about right from the start (unlike the GOT prequel) and the fantasy feel of the age. Was amazing to see Moria in it's glory days, and love the way the lifespan of the elves has real implications in their relationships with other races. Can't wait for more!

 

[MarkB]

Not only are elves immortal, but have regeneration also?

They'd have to really, otherwise the accumulated wear'n'tear of centuries would leave them looking like Deadpool.

is that a wringwraith sword hilt that the kid has?

No rings yet, so no ringwraiths. Still, their weapons could pre-date them.

But presumably that symbol of Sauron on the blade is what's drawing the orcs, so the kid's bringing their doom right to them.

 

[Enevhar Aldarion]

“The negotiations concluded in the 6th Age of Middle Earth.”

And only because all of the Elves have finally traveled West and the Ents have all stopped moving.

 

[MarkB]

Having played Middle Earth Shadow of Mordor and Shadow of War, I have a very strong image of who Celebrimbor is. Seeing this version was a little jarring. I don't think he's going to quite measure up.

 

[Nikosandros]

They have to "make stuff up" because the estate greatly limited what lore they could use. Plus, well, these stories weren't told in any detail. And lots of stuff happens in a make believe world that isn't tied to the stories we know.

I've wondered why Amazon couldn't get the rights to the Silmarillion. I know that they are separate because Tolkien sold the rights to LotR and the Hobbit and back then the rest had not yet been published. But it was my (perhaps mistaken) understanding that after Christopher's passing, the rest of the estate was more amenable to negotiating rights.

 

[Enevhar Aldarion]

I've wondered why Amazon couldn't get the rights to the Silmarillion. I know that they are separate because Tolkien sold the rights to LotR and the Hobbit and back then the rest had not yet been published. But it was my (perhaps mistaken) understanding that after Christopher's passing, the rest of the estate was more amenable to negotiating rights.

The deal was signed in 2017. Christopher died in 2020, so what Amazon had to work with was already finalized. This may also be why we hear talk of some extra things being licensed piecemeal to Amazon after the initial deal. But they had a deadline to get the first season on-air as part of the deal, so re-negotiating after his death to include entire extra books would had not be possible and still meet that deadline.

 

[Smackpixi]

Seems like what Amazon licensed is pretty great for them, enough to put Tolkien’s name and LotR on it, but not enough to be limited in anyway from telling the story they want. The price not so great for them.