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Beginning in a time of relative peace, we follow an ensemble cast of characters as they confront the re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.
Set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings,' this epic drama chronicles the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth. It follows characters both familiar and new as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains to the majestic island kingdom of Númenor, great legends and tenacious heroes forge legacies that will live on long after they are gone. The series explores the forging of the Rings of Power, the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron, the epic last stand of the Elves, and the human kingdom of Númenor. It introduces diverse characters and storylines, weaving a complex tapestry of hope and despair.
The series received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its stunning visual effects, ambitious scope, and production design, often comparing it favorably to Peter Jackson's film adaptations. However, some critics found the pacing uneven and the storylines occasionally convoluted, with debates arising over its faithfulness to Tolkien's established lore. Audience reactions were more divided, with significant praise for its faithfulness to the spirit of Tolkien's work and its immersive world-building, contrasted by criticism regarding character development and plot choices among a vocal segment of the fanbase.
Praised for its breathtaking visuals and high production values, creating an immersive Middle-earth experience.
Acknowledged for its ambitious storytelling and expansion of Tolkien's lore, though some found the narrative pacing inconsistent.
Character portrayals, particularly of younger versions of iconic figures, garnered attention, though opinions on their development varied.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the show's epic scale, visual splendor, and its effort to bring the Second Age of Middle-earth to life. Many enjoyed the return to Tolkien's world and the new characters introduced. However, some users expressed disappointment with certain plot decisions and felt the series did not fully capture the magic of previous adaptations, with a portion of the audience finding the story slow at times.
Nominated for 4 Golden Globe Awards, including Best Television Series – Drama. Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Series.
The series is the most expensive television show ever made, with Amazon reportedly spending over $465 million on its first season alone.
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Love it. No, that's not my opinion on, it's an order. You have to love it. It is mandated by the people in charge. They changed the race of the Hobbits and then stopped calling them hobbits. LOVE IT Please, Love it, before they ...
This should be ashamed to use the Tolkien name and Lord Of The Rings title to market this pile of crud. Occasional pretty visuals cannot hide the terrible acting, stilted and cheesy dialogue and the slooooooow plot that has nothing to do...
Unbelievably bad.
This is an abomination of Lords of the Rings. Elves are supposed to be white, it was always like that, but Amazon changed it ruined this TV show with its stupid woke agenda. Basically they used Tolkien's masterpiece world for their politica...
This show is terribly written dreck. Even if this was called something else and didn't reference Lord of the Rings at all it still wouldn't be watchable. This feels like it was written by a group of 5th graders. The CG doesn't look real at ...
If you loved the final season of Game of Thrones, you'll probably love this trash. It has some impressive environmental scenery, but the story is terrible and the characters are rubbish. It's a soulless money-grab with Tolkien's name pas...
Woke and horrible. When the woke crowd steals ideas from those they profess to hate, as they did here, they are in essence admitting that they have no good ideas of their own.
I think so far the show is wonderful. visually the is clearly the best look Tv show ever created, from the crisp resolution to the colorful, elaborate and beautiful scenery, and the great HDR colors. Man I love watching this show so far. St...
What is this supposed to be? Superficially, it looks like Tolkien's work but for me, that's where the similarities end. Visually this is an impressive series.There are some genuinely talented actors in the cast, too. That said, Tolkien's...
This is a heinous abomination, a desecration of Tolkien's vision, and an insult to his work. Even if one ignores the fact that this show is supposed to be based on Tolkien's Legendarium and judges it as a stand-alone show, it is mediocre at...