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Season 1 – The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

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2022

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Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth's history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and will take viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and the greatest villain that ever flowed from Tolkien's pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness. Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of 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 forests of the elf-capital 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.

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Critics Consensus

It may not yet be the One Show to Rule Them All, but The Rings of Power enchants with its opulent presentation and deeply-felt rendering of Middle Earth.

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Alan French

Sunshine State Cineplex

While there are moments when The Rings of Power loses some of its steam, the vital setup for the series’ future becomes a necessary evil. At the same time, plenty of moments appeal to the spectacle in Tolkien’s vision.

Rated: 8/10

Aug 27, 2024

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Gautam Sunder

The Hindu

Though having a little too much exposition, showrunners John D. Payne and Patrick McKay pull out all the stops in this new Tolkienian saga, armed with some spectacular visuals and arresting performances.

Jul 18, 2024

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Joonatan Itkonen

Toisto.net

There are the beginnings of a great show here. If only, like the heroes in the epic story it tells, the series can shoulder the burdens a little while longer.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 8, 2024

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Rachel M

Can I give it 0 stars?!?! I’m not a book purist at all. This is one of those shows that proves that you can throw a ton of money at a production and still miss the mark. The effects, sets, and costumes are the only good things about this show. The writing, direction, character development in an ensemble, and acting all left a bad taste in my mouth. It didn’t feeeel like Middle Earth but rather some shadow of it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/13/25

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David H

Really enjoying this series. It’s got quite a few threads to follow, and I love that about it. It’s also very well acted and looks just as good as any of the LoTR movies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/05/25

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giovanni p

Terribile sotto ogni punto di vista ,personaggi stereotipati caratterizzati da un' interpretazione patetica ,faticoso da guardare per quanto è aberrante

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/25

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Martina H

Rarely has a series annoyed me as much as “Rings of Power”. It tramples on what Peter Jackson created in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy just as much as J. R. R. Tolkien's great masterpiece. And the fact that so much money was wasted on it is unbelievable.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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Imanuel R. G

Me dio mucha risa. Parecía una parodia la mayoría de veces.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/25

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giles h

I wish I could give a rating less than zero, Tolkien's works are some of the greatest fictional literature ever created, practically a mythology. Rings of power season one could not be more insulting or damaging to the imagined world. Anyone who would really enjoy and appreciate Tolkien's work but has yet to read it, would unfortunately be put off Tolkien's work by this show, and anyone who loves this show would be either not find what they're looking for in actual Tolkien or discover something far greater than they could have hoped upon reading the books. This show would even be an insult to fan fiction, the writing almost seems to be deliberately the opposite of everything Tolkien tried to do with his work. It's so perfectly opposite of anything Tolkien that it's hard to believe it wasn't written by people who truly hated his works, because they had to have spent a long time reading his works to ensure they went the opposite direction so perfectly, and that's a commited level of hatred for the literature. Why these writers were chosen is beyond anyone's understanding, they clearly wanted to write their own fiction, were incapable of doing so and attracting an audience, so used Tolkien's IP to force their junk down our throats. There's literal quotes where they said they can write better and do what Tolkien couldn't. This series should have been a slam dunk, it takes a special kind of awful to lose 2/3 of your audience before you even finish the season

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/25

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Morfydd Clark

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Robert Aramayo

Elrond

Cynthia Addai-Robinson

Queen Regent Míriel

Owain Arthur

Prince Durin IV

Episode 1

Aired Sep 1, 2022

A Shadow of the Past

Galadriel is disturbed by signs of an ancient evil's return; Arondir makes an unsettling discovery; Elrond is presented with an intriguing new venture; Nori breaks the Harfoot community's most deeply-held rule.

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Episode 2

Aired Sep 1, 2022

Adrift

Galadriel finds a new ally; Elrond faces a cold reception from an old friend; Nori endeavors to help a Stranger; Arondir searches for answers while Bronwyn warns her people of a threat.

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Episode 3

Aired Sep 9, 2022

Adar

Arondir finds himself a captive; Galadriel and Halbrand explore a legendary kingdom; Elendil is tasked with a new assignment; Nori faces the consequences.

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Episode 4

Aired Sep 16, 2022

The Great Wave

The Queen Regent Míriel's faith is tested; Isildur comes to a crossroads; Arondir receives an ultimatum; Elrond unveils a secret; Theo disobeys Bronwyn.

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Episode 5

Aired Sep 23, 2022

Partings

Nori questions her instincts; Elrond struggles to stay true to his oath; Halbrand weighs his destiny; The Southlanders prepare for attack.

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Episode 6

Aired Sep 30, 2022

Udûn

Adar and his army march on Ostirith.

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Episode 7

Aired Oct 7, 2022

The Eye

Survivors of a cataclysm try to find safety; the Harfoots confront evil; Durin is torn between friendship and duty; Adar considers a new name.

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Episode 8

Aired Oct 14, 2022

Alloyed

New alliances are forged.

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