Our SPOILER-FREE review…
ThisRings of Powerreview contains no spoilers and is based on the first two episodes.
Prime VideosThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powercertainly looks the part.
This new series is set duringthe Second Age of Tolkiens invented mythology.
For those fans, the show is extremely unlikely to change their minds.
This puts more focus on the key players in particular, Elrond and Galadriel.
Its certainly a lot to take in, that much is true!
Episode 1, Shadow of the Past, suffers from that expositional nature in particular.
Episode 2 weaves in a bit more action while also continuing to introduce characters and cultures.
The series has a romanticized tone that suits Tolkiens world very well.
Thats not meant as a criticism ofGame of ThronesorHouse of the Dragon, both of which we love.
He is brilliant as ever, playing a lively but wise Harfoot leader.
Overall, were impressed so far.
ET in the U.S. and on Sept. 2 at 2 a.m.
Rating:
4 out of 5
