Elven Kings Under the Sky

Loved the first episode of season 2. I have never read the books which makes the story here completely fascinating for me.

I really like the cast. Will miss Joseph as Adar but I'm confident I will get used to the recast.

The making is very beautiful. The atmosphere is on point. You feel the tension and menacing. It's very engaging.

I started this episode wondering what was the connection between Adar and Sauron and we get this covered first part of the episode. I enjoyed to see how the spirit of Sauron survived and embodied Halbrand.

Cannot fault the serie so far and i hope it continues :)

Amazing start of season 2.

All the plots are interesting now, even the harfoot's one. Very excited to know what exactly happens with the rings of power and how Sauron manipulates everyone in his way to bring his plan forward.

Acting is OK, obviously not Leo DiCaprio level, but completely acceptable for a TV show.

Visuals are amazing as usual, music is also very good, always making you remember what you are watching.

I also read every book, and as usual you cant ever compare movies to books as it "always" falls short. I believe in that case LOTR was a standout as the movies are in my opinion even better than the books.

I urge the haters to stop watching this show, as it is actually depressing having to look at your pointless critics now. If Season 1 was so bad, why did you watch until the end and why are you watching now season 2? Dont you have anything better to waste your time on?

Critics like the elves are terrible when they are clearly way prettier and knowledgeable than the other races as they should be. Critics like their ears are to big. Completely laughable.

If you are so puritan that you can not enjoy this TV show, please do not watch it and stick to the books. Do us all a favor including yourself and waste your time on something better.

Episode 1 in season 2 of "Rings of Power" opens the season with an impressive start that combines a fascinating plot and new depth to the familiar characters. Although the episode is long, you can feel that it is starting to build a foundation that promises surprises later. The characters are excellent, and the game manages to excite and connect, especially in new meetings between old characters. The large financial investment is evident, and upgrades the viewing experience with impressive backdrops and special effects that return viewers to the rich world of Middle-earth. The pace of the episode is fast but balanced, allowing viewers to be swept back into the story and excited for the sequel with great anticipation.

It's clear to me that the show runners have taken on board at least some of the criticism of season 1.

They've launched into some genuinely exciting action to kick things off after the glacially slow pace of the previous series. They've ditched some of the cumbersome dialog which made the first series feel a bit too serious and laughable at times (though some dialogue is on the nose, particularly the intro for Cirdan).

They've also given some characters genuinely interesting things to do - looking forward to the continuation of the series provided the mix of action and drama continues. Optimistic for the rest of the episodes after a lacklustre season 1.

After the conclusion of season two, I approached the first episode of the new season with some skepticism and admittedly low expectations. Unfortunately, my concerns were not unfounded. The episode feels disjointed, with a narrative that skips around too much, making it difficult to follow any cohesive storyline. The acting, disappointingly, shows no signs of improvement, and the show seems to have abandoned any meaningful character development or storytelling depth that once made it engaging.

Given the substantial budget allocated to this series, one would expect a more polished and refined product. As it stands, the show appears to be struggling creatively, leaving much to be desired. I plan to continue watching in the hope that it will improve, but the current trajectory suggests that it might be time for a new team of writers to step in and steer the series back on course.