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

[Zaukrie]

It WAS written about, by the original author. In the Silmarillion, the Unfinished Tales of Middle-Earth, the History of Middle-Earth series, and in letters by Tolkien. Unfortunately neither of those were parts of the licensing deal, so Amazon can't use them. BUT, according to the producers, they can also not contradict what's in those writings. And that's the crux of the matter.

Why does it matter?

 

[FitzTheRuke]

There is one thing that the show's writers know that we don't and that is: Where it all is going. I think we can assume that if they have said that they mean to not contradict any of the writings, then they probably haven't, even if it seems like they have, when we're not very far into the story yet.

 

[reelo]

Why does it matter?

If you are content with inconsequential fanfiction, it doesn't.
But then it should be labeled as such.

 

[Zaukrie]

If you are content with inconsequential fanfiction, it doesn't.
But then it should be labeled as such.

You want some kind of disclaimer? Then the show would be ok? Again, what does it matter? What changes about the originals? Nothing. What does it matter?

 

[Zaukrie]

You want some kind of disclaimer? Then the show would be ok? Again, what does it matter? What changes about the originals? Nothing. What does it matter?

Really... If it was labeled fanfiction, people would stop complaining?

 

[Morrus]

If you are content with inconsequential fanfiction, it doesn't.
But then it should be labeled as such.

It’s just a tv show. It’s all inconsequential. Making it slavishly follow some existing text won’t make it any less inconsequential.

 

[Ryujin]

Just rewatched the first episode to make sure of my premise. I don't recall reading anyone here commenting on this. They seem to be going to rather great lengths to have the audience connect the dots of Theo (the kid who found the sundered sword) being the son of Bronwyn (the healer) and Arondir (the Elven watchman). They never show the kid's ears. Arondir is the only Elf in the garrison who doesn't instinctively distrust humans. Bronwyn's is the "only friendly touch" that Arondir has known during his watch. Between this, and the sword hilt, it would seem that something rather big was being set up.

 

[MarkB]

Just rewatched the first episode to make sure of my premise. I don't recall reading anyone here commenting on this. They seem to be going to rather great lengths to have the audience connect the dots of Theo (the kid who found the sundered sword) being the son of Bronwyn (the healer) and Arondir (the Elven watchman). They never show the kid's ears. Arondir is the only Elf in the garrison who doesn't instinctively distrust humans. Bronwyn's is the "only friendly touch" that Arondir has known during his watch. Between this, and the sword hilt, it would seem that something rather big was being set up.

Plus the fact that he can hear what he assumes to be mice scurrying under the floor, loudly enough to keep him awake at night.

It seemed pretty obvious that we're supposed to draw those dots. Whether that's foreshadowing or misdirection remains to be seen.

 

[Arilyn]

Tolkien wrote a mass of information about Middle Earth. A lot of it is written as history more than literature. In order to make movies and TV shows, there is going to be a lot of changes. Events will need to be condensed, characters fleshed out, sensibilities crafted for the modern audience, etc.

Just look at Gandalf. He feels right in the movies, but he's actually quite different. In the books, he's arrogant and makes a lot of mistakes, mistakes the script writers foisted on to other characters!

Al we can really ask is that we feel we are transported to Middle Earth, and that there are engaging characters and epic tales that fit loosely into canon. So far, I'm enjoying the series.

 

[Dioltach]

Just rewatched the first episode to make sure of my premise. I don't recall reading anyone here commenting on this. They seem to be going to rather great lengths to have the audience connect the dots of Theo (the kid who found the sundered sword) being the son of Bronwyn (the healer) and Arondir (the Elven watchman). They never show the kid's ears. Arondir is the only Elf in the garrison who doesn't instinctively distrust humans. Bronwyn's is the "only friendly touch" that Arondir has known during his watch. Between this, and the sword hilt, it would seem that something rather big was being set up.

My wife and I thought the same, but then we watched the two of them set out on their journey. They don't look like a couple who have been intimate enough to have a child.