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I watched the first two episodes last night. The CGI is unequaled. Absolutely beautiful to watch.

I'm having to allow them a lot of liberties in the lore. I dont know if the writers ever actually read the source material. I like what they're doing, but they are chronologically lost.

I have a feeling i know who the mysterious stranger is going to be. If it is, i may be done with the show. That may take me completely out of it.

Sorry, i sound like a curmudgeon yelling at kids in his yard. šŸ˜†

I like the show, i just want them to be a little more faithful to the amazing source material. They paid good money for it, why not use it?
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Iā€™m in the opposite camp, but I donā€™t know any of the lore. Iā€™ve only read LOTR and the Hobbit, and I havenā€™t read them for about 30 years. I love the production, and so far Iā€™m interested in where the different storylines are going. The scenes with Durin were my favorite so far.
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It was a one trick pony show but always hilarious. GAC private msg quote post Address this user
I only read the Hobbit and LOTR as well and it was also over 30 years ago. Its hard to seperate my memories of the books and the Peter Jackson films.

I'm very much enjoying the first two episodes. I'm thinking that meteor man is one of the 5 wizards, maybe Saruman but that's just a guess.
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I have enjoyed it thoroughly thus far. I count it a positive that I havenā€™t read the original stories knowing the TV adaptations will be far different.
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@lawguy1977 Oh I totally understand. If they were following the lore, I'm 100% in on this series. I kinda wish I was less familiar with the lore because I sat there nit picking it. There's plenty of story there for them to make a series from without having to make things up or rearrange the timeline. I think they were worried that they paid so much for the rights that the bean counters felt compelled to use their one true big character in fear of losing the audience who don't know the lore.

Whatever. I want to love this series. I'm hopeful so far.
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Apparently, I am easily annoyed. Rbolton private msg quote post Address this user
I also wish they would stick closer to the original lore, that being said, I really enjoyed the first two episodes. My thoughts on after seeing the stranger converse with t the fireflies is that they might be pointing towards Gandalf. Could be totally wrong though. Lawguy1977, I enjoyed the scenes with Durin as well.
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It was a one trick pony show but always hilarious. GAC private msg quote post Address this user
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I also wish they would stick closer to the original lore, that being said, I really enjoyed the first two episodes. My thoughts on after seeing the stranger converse with t the fireflies is that they might be pointing towards Gandalf. Could be totally wrong though. Lawguy1977, I enjoyed the scenes with Durin as well.


I thought Galdalf too because I think there's also a "tree bending" scene if I saw that correctly and isn't that related to Gandalf?
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Apparently, I am easily annoyed. Rbolton private msg quote post Address this user
I believe that to be correct
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" . " Davethebrave private msg quote post Address this user
Only one episode in and too early to draw firm conclusions, but:
1) we will keep watching
2) production value is very good
3) story is holding interest so far
4) seems like it wonā€™t match Jacksonā€™s trilogy (but that is a very high bar)

Iā€™ll say that while we are much further into The Sandman, the Rings of Power looks like the better series. We will likely watch both to conclusion. They are as near ā€œmuch see TVā€ as it getsā€¦
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Celebrate the darkness...

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Moderator Jesse_O private msg quote post Address this user
I learned a long time ago to not expect movies to follow the plot line laid out in books. I've saved myself a lot of headaches over the years by doing that. I tell myself that the movie is an "alternate reality" interpretation of the book(s). Timelines, histories, lore, characters and even the worlds that are laid out in literature often do not lend themselves to visual media.

So, with that, I'm thoroughly enjoying the "Rings of Power"!!! I like the character development, the cgi and the storyline so far. I'm glad that it's not entirely predictable. I'm looking forward to this series!!
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I also wish they would stick closer to the original lore, that being said, I really enjoyed the first two episodes. My thoughts on after seeing the stranger converse with t the fireflies is that they might be pointing towards Gandalf. Could be totally wrong though. Lawguy1977, I enjoyed the scenes with Durin as well.


I thought Galdalf too because I think there's also a "tree bending" scene if I saw that correctly and isn't that related to Gandalf?


I also believe it's Gandalf, which is my issue. This series is set a few thousand years before Gandalf arrives. I feel they're putting him in just because he is a familiar face that will get views.

The Istari are not Sent to Middle Earth until about 1000 years after Sauron has the ring of power cut from his hand. At this point in the series Sauron hasn't even appeared. There are thousands of years to go before he even loses the ring.

For what it's worth, my wife sometimes hates watching stuff like this with me. I'm like a live version of Mystery Science Theater. šŸ˜†
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Apparently, I am easily annoyed. Rbolton private msg quote post Address this user
SteveRicketts, Iā€™m with ya!
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ROP was never intended to be a translation of the Silmarillion.. itā€™s a loose reimagining, chill out. Weā€™re lucky we got any movies/series at all. If you want authenticity, read the books.. The Tolkien estate is being very well compensated..

P.S. I have read and listen to all of the books countless times.
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Ok. Since no one is saying it, I will. I think the stranger is Sauron.
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I'm good with splotches. Nuffsaid111 private msg quote post Address this user
I think these 1st 2 episodes were top notch.
As with others, I read 30+ years ago so continuity and closeness to Tolkien is not something I'd notice or not notice.

I'm taking the show as is and I love it so far... story... effects... execution... action... etc
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Suck it up, buttercup!! KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user
Episode 1 opening sequence...she is gathering helmets in the middle of a muddy battle field....her white dress has not a spot on it

THAT is the most incredulous thing a few minutes in!!!
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Ok. Since no one is saying it, I will. I think the stranger is Sauron.


I like this and hope youā€™re right. Gandalf is too easy. The fireflies dying in his presence is certainly ominous.
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Collector Morgd120 private msg quote post Address this user
Tom Bombadil?
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If it IS Sauron, it wouldn't surprise me if they don't reveal that until the end of the season. In fact, he may even seem like a "good guy" until then.
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Suck it up, buttercup!! KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user
End of episode 1... Superman???
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Ok. Since no one is saying it, I will. I think the stranger is Sauron.


I'm OK with this. Please just don't let it be a wizard.
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Tom Bombadil?


Oh, please don't let this be true.
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It was a one trick pony show but always hilarious. GAC private msg quote post Address this user
Is it possible he could be a Balrog/Maiar spirit?
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I'm good with splotches. Nuffsaid111 private msg quote post Address this user
It's Smaug in disguise
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Suck it up, buttercup!! KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user
When she is swimming in the ocean....where does she store her knife??
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I'm good with splotches. Nuffsaid111 private msg quote post Address this user
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When she is swimming in the ocean....where does she store her knife??


It's a floating knife; just like the little paper boat she made. Even her stones float
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If I could, I would. I swear. DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user
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Ok. Since no one is saying it, I will. I think the stranger is Sauron.


I'm OK with this. Please just don't let it be a wizard.

I'm betting it's Sauron. When they panned back from the crater, it looked like an eye with him in the middle of it. Plus, if evil was always ugly, it would be easy to spot.
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If I could, I would. I swear. DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user
Overall, it's okay. A C+ story stretched over A+ scenery.
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If I could, I would. I swear. DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user
Okay the man who fell to earth probably is a wizard and the kid with sword becomes a vessel for Sauron or one of his lieutenants. Late night ramblings.
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