The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Beginning in a time of relative peace, we follow an ensemble cast of characters as they confront the re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests 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.
very high confidence
What people are saying
Updated nightlyReactions are mostly mixed, with people agreeing the show is visually stunning but often a slog to get through, thanks to uneven pacing and a divisive story. The ensemble, including Morfydd Clark's Galadriel and Robert Aramayo's Elrond, gets some praise, but many found the portrayal of key figures like Sauron and Galadriel herself underwhelming. The real bright spots are the visuals and the lighter, humorous moments, with characters like the dwarves Durin IV and Disa providing welcome relief. While it’s not a total loss, especially for the spectacle, the consensus is that the story struggles to live up to its incredible look.
Sentiment split
Every qualifying reaction, weighted.
- Positive39%
- Mixed53%
- Negative9%
By aspect
What people scored, piece by piece.
How opinion moved
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By season
Scored only from posts that clearly name a season. Seasons without enough of that conversation yet aren’t shown.
Buzz
294 reactions over two weeks, counted by the day they were posted.
Where the signal came from
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Names and topics that came up
Mentions across all reactions, with the share that were positive. Anything mentioned fewer than twice never shapes the review.
The cast
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