Le Seigneur des anneaux : Les Anneaux de pouvoir
Original title: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Epic drama set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confro... Read allEpic drama set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth.Epic drama set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth.
- Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys
- 19 wins & 62 nominations total
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Summary
Reviewers say 'The Rings of Power' receives mixed reactions for its stunning visuals, intricate world-building, and ambitious storytelling. Critics point to deviations from Tolkien's lore, weak writing, and inconsistent pacing. Fans express disappointment in character portrayals and plot changes. Some viewers appreciate the fresh take and potential to expand Middle-earth. The show's production quality, special effects, and cinematography are often praised, while the script and character development draw less favorable remarks. Overall, it is seen as visually impressive but narratively uneven.
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As a Lord of the Rings fan, I was eagerly awaiting the origin stories of Middle-earth. Of course, I have high expectations after Lord of the Rings, which is close to perfection in terms of time and fiction. Because they have a considerable budget and opportunities, that's why I gave my points by watching the first episode right away. Although it is the beginning part, I can say that I liked the first part very much. The character of Galadriel could have been more strong, but she is still successful. We will warm up to the characters better over time.
Characters: 8 Story: 10 Decor and venue: 10 Costume: 10 Music: 10.
Characters: 8 Story: 10 Decor and venue: 10 Costume: 10 Music: 10.
We all know liberties were taken with this series so my review is not based on faithfulness to the source material.
A lot of the marketing for this show led people to fear it would be woke. I didn't see anything like that. I wasn't rolling my eyes or cringing at any virtue signalling.
The pace is a little rough in parts but since it's the beginning of the series I almost expect a little dawdling. There's a lot going on, things to be set up and introduced etc...
The characters and the story is engaging though, the cinematography was well done, and the score seemed to fit... so I'm honestly excited to see where this series goes.
Definitely give this a shot and decide for yourself.
A lot of the marketing for this show led people to fear it would be woke. I didn't see anything like that. I wasn't rolling my eyes or cringing at any virtue signalling.
The pace is a little rough in parts but since it's the beginning of the series I almost expect a little dawdling. There's a lot going on, things to be set up and introduced etc...
The characters and the story is engaging though, the cinematography was well done, and the score seemed to fit... so I'm honestly excited to see where this series goes.
Definitely give this a shot and decide for yourself.
A pleasant surprise, the cinematography is impeccable, the characters quite well done, the plot looks like a link between the stories of the First Age, the Silmarillion and the stories of the Lord of the Rings of the Third Age, the rhythm of narration is pleasant albeit a bit slow. If the outcome of the series will be to narrate how Sauron forged the Rings of Power, it will definitely be something to watch. Until this moment, I think that in general terms, at least the first chapter delivers. I think enough to be cautiously optimistic about what the next 7 episodes might turn out to be. I must add, again that I am pleasantly surprised.
A case study in how you can ruin an entire series by taking away everything that made the original good, LOTR is a story about heroes, this is a story about failure through and through. Case in point Galadriel is probably the oldest living elf in middle earth, she is the elf kings great, great aunt yet he talks to her like a child... make it make sense.
It takes the ancestors of all your favourite characters, dresses them up in plastic mock ideas of what they think they should be then try to beat you to death with nostalgia baiting. It honestly hurts to watch some of the episodes when they get things so absolutely wrong, to the point where even the spectacle of the thing is just a bore. Watch it for a laugh, pretend its another universe.
It takes the ancestors of all your favourite characters, dresses them up in plastic mock ideas of what they think they should be then try to beat you to death with nostalgia baiting. It honestly hurts to watch some of the episodes when they get things so absolutely wrong, to the point where even the spectacle of the thing is just a bore. Watch it for a laugh, pretend its another universe.
I'm okay with changes to Tolkien's lore when necessary. Although, as a fan of Tolkien's writing, I'll say that I'd only advise doing that if you have a really strong idea for something different. I don't think these writers had strong ideas... in nearly anything.
This show's downfall is its absolutely soulless writing. The characters are bland, the dialogue is awful, and the story is uninteresting. It's clear that they spent a lot of money hiring talented CGI artists to come in and give the show beautiful CG artwork. It's just a shame that the actual direction of each episode is as bland and uninteresting as the writing. I think this show was one of the biggest wastes of talent ever aired on TV. All these fabulously talented Visual Effects artists wasting their efforts on a show that has absolutely no heart and no honest feelings in its script.
Tolkien's stories thrived on a delicate balance between the deep sense of history and the grand personal adventures of his characters. His characters fit perfectly into a mosaic of story arcs that range through a long and beautiful history. His work is absolutely phenomenal to those who can appreciate it, but this new show really feels like it was made by people with no understanding or appreciation of what made Tolkien's stories so amazing. Instead, the show feels like a gigantic corporation wanted to make a popular TV show (like Game if Thrones) so they decided to purchase whatever Tolkien IP they could in order to pump out a product with "Lord of the Rings" stamped on it. All so they could make money off the value of Tolkien's legacy while paying no respect to him... oh wait that's exactly what happened!
Don't be fooled by the showrunners acting like this show has a positive moral agenda. I swear, that's a cynical manipulation tactic to try and get audiences to overlook the fact that this show is an utterly shameless cash grab that Tolkien would, no doubt, absolutely despise.
Try and imagine these writer's creating their own fantasy story... NOBODY would watch it. They're getting eyes on this story because they're coat riding Tolkien while also acting as though they're somehow "fixing" his work. I genuinely hate it.
People are free to disagree and enjoy it as much as they like. I know a few people who really like the show and that's awesome for them. I have noticed that these people tend to be easily pleased and enjoy it mostly for its loose connection to the world of Middle Earth (details like Balrogs, Orcs, Elves, Locations, and characters ect.)
But I genuinely don't understand it. I like big fun fantasy stories and I love Tolkien. I'm exactly the kind of person this show SHOULD appeal to and yet I genuinely think it's terrible. It's a shame, I wanted to like it.
This show's downfall is its absolutely soulless writing. The characters are bland, the dialogue is awful, and the story is uninteresting. It's clear that they spent a lot of money hiring talented CGI artists to come in and give the show beautiful CG artwork. It's just a shame that the actual direction of each episode is as bland and uninteresting as the writing. I think this show was one of the biggest wastes of talent ever aired on TV. All these fabulously talented Visual Effects artists wasting their efforts on a show that has absolutely no heart and no honest feelings in its script.
Tolkien's stories thrived on a delicate balance between the deep sense of history and the grand personal adventures of his characters. His characters fit perfectly into a mosaic of story arcs that range through a long and beautiful history. His work is absolutely phenomenal to those who can appreciate it, but this new show really feels like it was made by people with no understanding or appreciation of what made Tolkien's stories so amazing. Instead, the show feels like a gigantic corporation wanted to make a popular TV show (like Game if Thrones) so they decided to purchase whatever Tolkien IP they could in order to pump out a product with "Lord of the Rings" stamped on it. All so they could make money off the value of Tolkien's legacy while paying no respect to him... oh wait that's exactly what happened!
Don't be fooled by the showrunners acting like this show has a positive moral agenda. I swear, that's a cynical manipulation tactic to try and get audiences to overlook the fact that this show is an utterly shameless cash grab that Tolkien would, no doubt, absolutely despise.
Try and imagine these writer's creating their own fantasy story... NOBODY would watch it. They're getting eyes on this story because they're coat riding Tolkien while also acting as though they're somehow "fixing" his work. I genuinely hate it.
People are free to disagree and enjoy it as much as they like. I know a few people who really like the show and that's awesome for them. I have noticed that these people tend to be easily pleased and enjoy it mostly for its loose connection to the world of Middle Earth (details like Balrogs, Orcs, Elves, Locations, and characters ect.)
But I genuinely don't understand it. I like big fun fantasy stories and I love Tolkien. I'm exactly the kind of person this show SHOULD appeal to and yet I genuinely think it's terrible. It's a shame, I wanted to like it.
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- TriviaAmazon's original pitch for the television rights to J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' novels was to make the series a new adaptation of the latter (effectively a retelling of Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau (2001), Le Seigneur des anneaux : Les Deux Tours (2002) and Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi (2003)), but the Tolkien estate rejected this proposal. Amazon finally obtained the rights under the conditions that the series be distinct from Peter Jackson's earlier adaptations, and that they couldn't contradict anything that Tolkien had previously written. Early ideas that were proposed included prequel stories featuring characters such as Aragorn, Gimli and Gandalf, but the showrunners preferred to focus on important untold events from the novels' lore rather than simple side stories, so they settled with the studio that the series would take place during the books' Second Age. Since they didn't have the rights to Tolkien's 'The Silmarillion', 'Unfinished Tales' and 'The History of Middle-earth' (which explore the First and Second Ages), they checked the Lord of the Rings novels and appendices for passages about any references to the Second Age in which they could set their story. They consulted with the estate and several Tolkien lore experts (including grandson and novelist Simon Tolkien) about the inclusion of new characters and plot elements.
- GoofsThe dubbing credits for several languages mistakenly list King Durin III as "Durin II".
- Crazy creditsThe opening titles is a musical sequence of matter forming various shapes, based on the "Music of the Ainur" creation myth from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Silmarillion".
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Critical Drinker: The Rings of Power - War For A Fandom (2022)
"The Rings of Power" Cast Through the Years
"The Rings of Power" Cast Through the Years
See the cast of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" in all their most iconic roles from Morfydd Clark in Saint Maud to Benjamin Walker in Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, and more.
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- El señor de los anillos: Los anillos de poder
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- Auckland, New Zealand(series 1)
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- 2.39 : 1
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