Adar

There are a lot of slow motion shots exploring the beauty of middle earth or the sets that have been built or just Galadriel horse riding. It feels like the show runners think they are selling holiday packages to middle earth. Almost every scene starts with a beauty shot, and the visual are stunning. So I guess I will take the deluxe package please.

This episode was better. The story has finally started moving. Loved the scenes of Numenor, that story arc was awesome. Must admit, every time they cut to the harfoots, it was annoying. I'm not enjoying watching these ancestors of hobbits.

Its been a long, slow buildup for almost 3 episodes. Please, please let there be some payoffs soon. If they have a great action packed Episode 8, my rating will jump from 7 to 8 or even 9. I am hopeful.

This episode is a slow one but it is setting up different story lines. The harfoot storyline is quite boring, I hope it fizzles out abit as the show goes on. The new island of men introduced us absolutely stunning. Listen, I haven't read the books but I am a diehard lord of the rings movie fan. The show is quite slow but you can tell it's building up and I believe it will payoff. If you ignore the hate around this show you will find a decent show which is only going to get better. The special effects are absolutely fantastic. The orcs don't look half bad either. I know this isn't the world Tolkien envisaged, but it is an interesting one.

I think this episodes has some improvement from the last two. Keeping the episode focused on only three different stories is much nicer than the back and forth of 4-6 stories in the last two episodes. So far in the series I haven't really been interested in any of the characters or story lines however the Númenóreans has so far been the most interesting setting and characters so far and this episode managed to make me more interested in Arondir. The Halfoots were much of the same, I didn't really care for it but it you liked them in the first two episodes you'll probably like them here. On episode 3 and it's still feels like there's a lot to set up, and I'm nervous the whole season will end up feeling like set up however it does seem to start to get its footing.

The introduction to Númenór as it was slowly revealed was great.

The writing and dialogue is a still not anything great however my issues seemed reduced in this episode and contains a couple stronger written scenes. The action and cgi wasn't great in its direction and I really hope they'll change the style of action in the future.

If you liked the first two episodes I think you'll like this one even more though if your like me with some criticism and skepticism I think this episode is at least an improvement from the last.

So much of the story is still being laid down for this series. We have one of the most beautiful TV shows but it just hasnt got that feel from the original movies, the grit and dirt has been completely taken from the story. So just hasnt got the same feel.

The first time that Numenor is shown on screen and that is a major point for any of the stories that are from the world of Tolkien. The characterization of Isildur hes very young in this series but how many years is this before the battle for middle earth at the end of the second age? Hes meant to be a king and found Gondor but seeing him here this is a very different take and hopefully he leaves the island to found a new city with the southlands to keep watch over Mordor after seeing the sign of Sauron is actually the mountain range including Mount Doom!

The story between Galadriel and Isildur's father was great. The connection between the Harfoots and the Meteor man is getting better and with the amount of theories that are floating around its going to be one hell of a ride by the end of the series! Then the best part of the story so far is Arondir and his fight with the Orcs in the deep south of Middle Earth. The Orcs are perfectly crafted in every way, no more CGI giant Orcs, old school makeup and acting is great to see. All expressions and movements can be seen its great to be back at seeing that. The final moments of the episode is awesome that we never got to actually see who Adar is. I can only hope that his structure is one of the Ringwraith as he stands closely to who stabbed Frodo on Weathertop. Or this could be the early introduction to the Mouth of Sauron who helping push the mythology of the character.

Overall this is a story that is growing and growing. So much of the second age isnt documented but i hope it continues to adhere to the source but crafting the best stories for everyone to enjoy.

8.4/10.

Overall solid third episode. With some breathtaking cinematography, beautiful soundtracks, and an interesting plot.

I really enjoyed this episode. It started off strong with Galadriel and Halbrand arriving at the Kingdom of Númenor. That arc was the best part of the episode for me. Halbrands attempt to fit in and make a new life for himself doesn't work out since the natives are not welcoming. Galadriel travels with Elendil and finds interesting information about the Southern Lands and Sauron.

Arondir and a group of men from his company get captured and are forced to work as slaves by what I assume are Orcs. Throughly enjoyed this arc as well.

The only part of the episode that somewhat dragged is the harefoot storyline with the mysterious man. It was the weakest part of the episode for me but wasn't enough for me to dislike it. I'll want to see what they do with these characters later on.