The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - Season 2 Episode 6 Review
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
- My review for Episode 6 of Season 2 of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'.
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"This show is like a shit stain left at the bottom of the toilet after a particularly gruesome experience in the bathroom." brilliant
U are 100%true bro.Simply dogshit 😂
That hits close to home 😆
When Tom Bombadil said Gandalf lines I almost lost it....😡😡
Yeah totally repurposed dialogue
Absolute muck
The whole thing with Tom in the REAL story is that he was outside the whole thing and wasn’t concerned with any of the goings on. Now, apparently, he does care and is like Yoda to the Jedi wizards or something….so if he cares now so much why isn’t he using his immense powers to help as well? I mean, Yoda kicked some ass and got his hands dirty. Tom acts only as some sort of guru but does nothing himself? It makes no sense.
Thank you for your sacrifice.
Tolkien: Celeborn, Celebrian, Anarion
Amazon: Theo, Estrid, Earien, Kemen
I don’t understand this show. If you wanted to change so much stuff, why not make your own IP with that incredible budget?
Bexause they wanted to capitalize on (steal) the success of the LOR and the Jackson Films
This show cost , 1 billion dollars🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Stealing a living these crooks 😂
I swear if they rip off the line `What orders from Mordor my lord?’ I’ll put my foot through the television.
It’s also inspired me to revisit Tolkien. I’m thoroughly enjoying the Andy Serkis audiobook for the Silmarillion and turning the pages in my illustrated hard copy. One of my favorite fantasy works/experiences.
I haven't read a page of Tolkien in my life, and I have zero interest in watching The Rings of Power, but, I love watching you trash what you detest. Going to see The Substance tonight!
i tapped out of rings after the first 2 episodes of season 1 but i like watching these reviews its like driving by a bad car crash you know you shouldn't turn and look or you might crash yourself but you cant help it
I'm still doing my episodes 1-3 cleansing... Just cant cope with the nonsense...
Good video here though😊
The biggest issue with them stealing dialogue is that not only does it show how creatively bankrupt they are at writing meaningful dialogue themselves but that it cheapens the emotional highs that the original lines gave us (both in the book and the excellent delivery given us by Sir Ian McKellen (and Peter Jackson) in the Movie.
Edit : Seeing as how they made the elven rings first and with Sauron's help (probably the stupidest and worst decision they have made) they cannot sink any lower - much like the stones that don't look up the writers also have heads low (brown-nosing each other i assume)
The Silmarillion"And his iron crown they beat into a collar for his neck"There was no crown of Morgoth in the second age
Haven’t watched season 2, and I don’t need to.
You're absolutely right about your criticisms. I can't understand the people who read all the writings of Tolkien and still like this show. This show is a can of tomato soup thrown over an artwork.
Corey Olsen shilling for this stuff is embarrassing as can be. Saving for retirement is my guess.
You're a super hero, I don't know how you do it, but thanks for watching so we don't have too!
I suspect that the lame saying of "the sea is always right" is the showrunners' attempt to emulate GoT with the repetitive "what is dead can never die" phrase uttered by those sea-faring people. It comes across as a very contrived effort at unnecessary world-building; like they're trying to establish something about the mindset and culture of these people, except we don't actually care...
Exactly lol its so cringe, you can feel they want it to become a catchy meme so bad. Except i think they were going for "Winter is coming" but it doesnt matter...
Please for the love of all that is good and holy don't let Amazon or Netflix get their hands on Beren and Luthien.
🙏 🙏 🙏
Derivative scenes in RoP 0206:
The Empire Strikes Back: Not Gandalf wrestling between saving his friends or fulfilling his destiny.
Return of the Jedi: The Halfling underdogs will band together with their primitive weapons to fight the menacing threat of the masked riders.
Batman Begins: The Dwarf woman summons bats to stop the miners.
Clash of the Titans: The Numenorian queen being sacrificed to a sea creature.
Did you find any others?
not quite derivative scenes but, Did anyone noticed an attempt on the music score to mimic the iconic Howard Shore theme for the shire? Like, there's a moment in the conversation between female frodo and black leader woman (Dont remember her name) of the not hobbits where the music score seems somewhat similar to the iconic shire melody. Exactly between 22:07 and 22:11. I swear, my heart bursted in hatred. Not only we have to stand the repurposed dialogues, but also the coward attempt to use those violin strings to try to be like the PJ trilogy. Soulless show. Utter Garbage. I need to calm myself. Did anyone else noticed this? Or is this show just driving me insane?
@@camiloromero1475 I've noticed similarities with the background music played in much of the dwarf scenes, particularly when they show the miners working.
Morgoth's crown was used as a sort of neck-leash or whatever it's called to take him to Valinor after the War of the Wrath, and was with him when he was sent outside the circles of the World. So, his crown is not really present anymore in the books after the First Age.
You're right. I've decided to clean my palette, and go back to the source - the writings of Tolkien.
I tapped out during season 1. Season 2 trailer looked decent so I came back for episode one and then tapped out again after about 20 minutes. I don’t understand who this show is for
I was going to ask if the music was any good but you answered my question.
Did anyone noticed an attempt on the music score to mimic the iconic Howard Shore theme for the shire? Like, there's a moment in the conversation between female frodo and black leader woman (Dont remember her name) of the not hobbits where the music score seems somewhat similar to the iconic shire melody. Exactly between 22:07 and 22:11. I swear, my heart bursted in hatred. Not only we have to stand the repurposed dialogues, but also the coward attempt to use those violin strings to try to be like the PJ trilogy. Soulless show. Utter Garbage. I need to calm myself. Did anyone else noticed this? Or is this show just driving me insane?
@@camiloromero1475 it seems like the writers are afraid and lazy
I've been hating this show from a far, but the repurposed Gandalf line made me borderline violent. These writers are absolute frauds
Right on! They claim to base things on the appendices. So, go back to the appendices, go back to the appendices, go back to the appendices! "Read more J.R.R. Tolkien."...best advice advice!
I wrote a better story about a leprechaun and fisherman stuck on a canoe in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean when I was in third grade.
You got the point. I would've had no problem with the extreme time compression (to have less characters, for example combining different Numenorian Kings and their deeds into one) if they'd keep the correct order of events and above all the fundamental themes already outlined by Tolkien.
This show is a mess and a superificial one too.
Been on the fence about reading Tolkien (haven’t read a word) but own all three LotR and think now is the time
@James Hancock, l appreciate that you continue to provide decent reviews of this terrible show, even if it’s not a lot of fun for you!
I am a great Tolkien fan, and I actually watched all episodes of the first season. I didn't like the show, but there was at least one storyline which l found really interesting: l liked Adar and the quest of his Uruks for an orc-compatible habitat, where they could be as evil and orcish as they always wanted to be 😉 But even that narrative fizzled out badly in the second season, and it didn't help that the actor who had been Adar in the first season - Joseph Mawle - has left the show. Sam Hazeldine who has replaced Joseph Mawle, isn't bad at all, but he doesn't have the same charisma. It's possible though, that the writings is simply worse than in the first season. Whatever, l was too bored by what l have seen of the second season, and therefore l am content to watch some well-made reviews like yours which don't push the political convictions of the reviewer constantly into the limelight and which don't lament all the time about the show's "wokeness", which is a word l really hate by now! It's of course blatantly obvious that the producers and the show-runners have tried to increase the racial diversity of the cast. They also tried to "empower" female characters. Both goals aren't bad per se, but unfortunately everything was done in such a clumsy way and without fully understanding Tolkien's writings, that it totally backfired. And if you want to preach to your audience, you must entertain your viewers - or you will lose them 😉 However, l really don't want to hear anymore harping about the alleged crime of having girl bosses, a black elf and a black female dwarf without a proper beard in the show! You know what? That's not the real problem of ROP! The show isn't bad because of characters like Arondir and Disa, or because they choose to turn Galadriel into the most important character and the heroine of the show. At least in the first season Arondir and Disa were actually ok characters, and even if the complete Harfoot cast would've been white-skinned and blue-eyed, these little psychopaths would still be totally out-of-place and annoying! The shows biggest problem is that the scriptwriters and the directors are totally incompetent and they don't have the foggiest ideas about Tolkien's characters and his writings - which is the material they are supposed to adapt! But the worst thing is that no one who is involved in the production of the show, is able to come up with interesting and well constructed storylines and decent dialogues! Even if we try to forget that ROP is supposed to be an adaptation of Tolkien's works, the show is still pretty bad and very boring to watch. It cannot stand on it's own legs! The show-runners may have tried to emulate "Game Of Thrones", but they failed miserably. When Amazon decided to make a multi-seasoned tv-adaptation of Tolkien's works, the people who were in charge, must've thought that in the long run this was a licence to print money, even if they would make the most expensive tv-show ever. They figured that the name Tolkien made sure that they could reach his huge worldwide fandom. And they weren't completely wrong: if this abysmal tv-show wouldn't have abused Tolkien's material and his name, nobody would watch the show anymore, and it probably would have been cancelled after the first season. I think it's possible that the numerous "hate-watchers" actually keep the badly leaking ship afloat 😊 But the audience will probably continue to dwindle. However, l think that Amazon Studios will be chained to this ill-conceived project. All five seasons will be made because unlike other streaming services, which cannot afford the loss of a great number of viewers, it's not a problem for a huge company like Amazon to spend tons of money on such a vanity project. Amazon Prime isn't and never was about the viewers of it's content - it's about those who go shopping after they have subscribed, and because it's so comfortable to have free and speedy deliveries most new subscribers will not cancel their subscriptions just because they don't like one bad tv-show! But I think that Jeff Bezos didn't just want to earn more money. He wanted to create a prestige product - a beautiful and shining silmaril of a tv-show which would be connected with the name of his company forever! He may well have succeded at least in one aspect - but not in a good way. The show will probably be known mostly for being the most expensive flop in the history of tv-shows.
Yes I had to cleanse myself by re-reading the Children of Hurin ⚔ 🛡 after watching that dreadful episode. Agree wholeheartedly with your views on it.
James!!! Love your content. Did you notice an attempt on the music score to mimic the iconic Howard Shore theme for the shire? Like, there's a moment in the conversation between female frodo and black leader woman (Dont remember her name) of the not hobbits where the music score seems somewhat similar to the iconic shire melody. Exactly between 22:07 and 22:11. I swear, my heart bursted in hatred. Not only we have to stand the repurposed dialogues, but also the coward attempt to use those violin strings to try to be like the PJ trilogy. Soulless show. Utter Garbage. I need to calm myself. Did anyone else noticed this? Or is this show just driving me insane?
It really took me out of the story when Celebrimbor used his iPhone to UberEats a pizza.
I enjoy your reviews.
Why do you watch Rings of Power? I have listen to you for two minutes and forty seconds now. That´s enough for me.
Nearly 2 billion dollars spent…and yet, nothing really sticks out at me. I just dunno what to say.
Just fast forwarded through that Harfoot sh!t today, no way I could listen to any more of it. The Numenor storyline is muck also, talk about dragging the ass out of things. The only saving grace is funnily enough Sauron I could definitely watch more of it. The Galadriel, Uruk guy conversations were gack also. Currently reading the Silmarillion for the second time this year…what a masterpiece. Fantastic what you say about it burning away the effect of this rubbish. We’ll have moved on in a few years you’re completely right.
I'll defend Tyroe Muhafidin ("Theo") a bit. In interviews, he has a pretty mobile and expressive face and voice. Someone is directing him to behave as though his face is anaesthetized. The same people who insist that Galadriel must scowl all the time.
Might be. Its alwys hard to judge the actors based on one movie, you never know how much is their fault, and how much is writing and directing. It might be these actors are actually good, which is even a greater tragedy.
NOPE
Hubris and ego led them to believe they could present this amount of timeline and make it work. No Director/Writer worth their salt would try to tackle this amount of material, especially with Tolkien. The long passage of time is such a central element to the elves and the Second Age. We get what we expected, a convoluted, condensed mess that can't do justice to any theme, element or character.
While the Ring of Power is poo poo, it did make me discover your channel so I'm grateful it was made!
You are right. Big fan of yours btw
Just love this rant. You need to curse more! 😂😂😂
This episode took us BACK a story line in Numenor. Why?
I guess there will be something going on next time. Maybe.
Can you review the first episode of the penguin? 🙏🏼
When they make adaptations don’t they have some sort of focus group reactions from literary experts of the original when the writer is no longer alive?
I enjoyed Sauron’s manipulation and that’s the only thing that’s been good so far with this show in terms of story line. I re read Tolkien once or twice a year. I like all the books except for children of Huron. Too depressing and I need a pallet cleaner after this season is over 😢
I am not really a big fan of LOTR, tv series books etc, but I enjoy listening to your LOTR takes. The only version I've ever really liked is the Ralph Bakshi works.
The idiots that made this show didn't understand that Lord of the Rings, and associated stories, is LITERATURE! TOLKIEN WORKED ON IT FOR YEARS! the narrative for the show just doesn't carry the weight
Second season is actually good.
NOPE 😅😅😅
Shocking anything related and titled LOTR is still on at all
ROP actually made me dislike Gandalf. Good job.
Do you think a good fan edit could make it watchable? 😂
It is clear that it is a show incapable of standing on its own feet. There is no original thought in the deserted corridors of the minds of these poor writers. I enjoy following the show from a distance, through the reviews
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Let me guess u hated it..🙄🙄🙄🙄
Im a huge Tolkien fan and enjoying the show, especially the Sauron parts. There are parts I dont like but honestly I dont think theyre any worse than Peter Jackson's sins aginst lore.
Exactly. People don't give this show enough credit and seems it's cool to trash it for views these days. Sad.
@@SunnyHomeVideosNope 😅
its general fantasy entertainment, at least it doesn't seem to have any kind of political agenda... I think...
LOL, seriously?
You guys hate this show so much but you WILL watch it the day it comes out and make a UA-cam video recapping every minute.
they are hate watching...which is just sad. sad life
Just like you hate this review but are still watching it! 🤔🤷🏽♂️
@@wjohnson1110 i dont watch it, i just commented and 👎
@@EnterpriseGeeklol your mom never complained 😂