The struggle for power in Middle-earth continues.
Prime Video has released three episodes of the new season of The Rings of Power, the sensational and possibly most expensive project of both the Lord of the Rings universe and the entire streaming era. The show debuted in 2022, earning moderate praise from critics and infuriating devoted Tolkienists.
In addition to far-fetched complaints, the first season had certain problems with the writing and pacing of the story. The second season attempts not only to put all the characters in their places, but also to unite them in the struggle for power in Middle-earth.
What is Season 2 About?
Set thousands of years before Frodo and Sam, during the Second Age of Middle-earth, the season begins with the backstory of Sauron/Halbrand, Galadriel’s former companion, who hides his true identity until the shocking finale.
Still obsessed with him, Galadriel begins to experience an overwhelming desire to possess the ring herself, becoming increasingly manic. Meanwhile, Sauron once again disguises himself as another being – an elf – and makes the blacksmith Celebrimbor trust him.
The Show’s Creators Took A Lot of Care to Fix the Mistakes of Season 1
The creators J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay take into account previous mistakes, emphasize the internal conflicts of each character, and highlight their vices. The acting has gained a noticeable volume, darkness and self-confidence – Tolkien’s precepts are taken into account, and the series multiplies the number of well-adapted characters.
There is a distinct feeling that the creators of the series have stopped the senseless pursuit of comparisons with the book sources or Peter Jackson’s trilogy. The scriptwriters still work within the Middle-earth canon, but they refuse to coordinate every step with fans or other skeptics.
Middle-earth is actively changing, generating more anger and, paradoxically, more light. The hobbit Nori continues her wanderings with The Stranger, the dwarves rise to defend their home mountain, the humans lose their bearings, and the orcs swear allegiance to the new ruler.
The characters in the series are becoming more nuanced, empathetic, and sincere. This is hardly surprising compared to House of the Dragon or Succession, which were brutal and ruthless. However, The Rings of Power uses every dollar, expands horizons, and prepares for the great battle.
The Rings of Power is Still Not Perfect, But It Deserves Your Attention
At the moment, the second season of The Rings of Power looks like an uneven but still interesting project that we don’t want to criticize as much as everyone did with the first episodes that came out in 2022.
Yes, the Amazon series is unlikely to be the show of the year, but at the same time it has one important quality. The creators of The Rings of Power somehow found the atmosphere of Middle-earth that is so close to many fans.
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