• sylver_dragon@lemmy.world
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      3 months ago

      It’s a bland, clunky story with writing that occasionally manages to rise above the '80’s Saturday morning cartoon level. Without the draw of the LotR name and insane amounts of money dumped into the visuals which faithfully copy the look of the Jackson films, this show would have been lucky to make “cult show” status.

      If you’re a LotR super fan, who just wants more LotR, give it a go. Otherwise, it’s probably not worth the time.

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        3 months ago

        I am a LotR super fan. I’ve only seen an episode or two. It’s bland and soulless. I wish Christopher had safeguarded the IP better for after his death.

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      3 months ago

      If you know Tolkien, it is apparently terrible beyond words. If you don’t, then it’s just a dull and ridiculous slog.

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      Yes. It really made me appreciate LOTR a lot more since it’s way more explicit about the backstory of the nine rings, Numenor, the elves going west and so on.

      It’s high production value, good performances. Not great art, but I liked it. Some excellent acting in season 2 especially.