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[Shaps]

Wasn't sure what to expect... but honestly not sure why the show is getting so much hate.

I actually thought the first two episodes were really good. It might not line up exactly with the lore, but I've enjoyed them so far.

From the criticisms I've seen so far - the only one I can slightly lean towards is, it does seem like they've made most of the men seem like idiots (but it is much more subtle and not in your face as other shows)... but the one playing Galadriel is doing a damn good job IMO. Looking forward to seeing her arch over the upcoming episodes.

It's FAR better than the abomination they created with the Wheel of Time... god that was a horrendous adaptation.

You all enjoying or disliking it so far?

[Gelston]

I saw the first two episodes in the movie theater for free. Loved it.

The only criticisms I see ar epeople that haven't seen it (and don't plan to) because they are all ItS NoT ToLkIeN.

My wife and I both enjoyed House of Dragons, but we like RoP way better so far.

Elrond's actor just looks like a young Willam Dafoe.

Galadriel's actress is spot on though.

[Alastir]

I saw the first two episodes in the movie theater for free. Loved it.

The only criticisms I see ar epeople that haven't seen it (and don't plan to) because they are all ItS NoT ToLkIeN.

My wife and I both enjoyed House of Dragons, but we like RoP way better so far.

Elrond's actor just looks like a young Willam Dafoe.

Galadriel's actress is spot on though.

100% on the Elrond.


I'm enjoying all of these shows. I've never read the books, so maybe that helps.

[Shaps]

The Elrond guy has the head tilt down, I like small consistencies like that.. but ya he's doing well. I'd also love if someone came along that compared to Dafoe.. one of my all time favorite actors.

The vibes I was getting from Galadriel were Ripley from Aliens like... she's no Sigourney Weaver in that role yet, as she's nearly the goat (though Linda Hamilton, Michelle Yeoh, and the Kill Bill ladies are all amazing - sure I'm missing some, but those pop up first in my mind)...

Hoping they give Galadriel a slight soft arc like they did with Ripley in Aliens with Newt... that slight compassion, along with the badass attitude, would take it over the top IMO.

[Suppressed Poet]

I’m one of those that won’t watch it because I hate everything it stands for. Perhaps that is quite shallow of me.

I’ll give it some time and may revisit after more episodes if I hear positive things. The critic reviews I read were wildly different with some calling it the best show ever while others saying it was complete garbage.

[Parkbandit]

I’m one of those that won’t watch it because I hate everything it stands for.

You're a heightist?

[Gelston]

I’m one of those that won’t watch it because I hate everything it stands for. Perhaps that is quite shallow of me.

It is a TV show, developed for entertainment purposes... Just like Tolkien's book were developed for entertainment purposes.

[drumpel]

I’m one of those that won’t watch it because I hate everything it stands for. Perhaps that is quite shallow of me.

I’ll give it some time and may revisit after more episodes if I hear positive things. The critic reviews I read were wildly different with some calling it the best show ever while others saying it was complete garbage.

Don't waste your breath with critic reviews, watch it for yourself and make your own judgement.

If I went by the critic ratings for The Terminal List, I would have brushed it off as a crummy show. I watched it because it looked interesting and I really enjoyed it. Critics are a bunch of fucking retards, so don't make your decisions based on what they think. I've played a lot of games over the years that got bashed by reviews, yet I still liked them. Had I simply relied upon reviews to sway my game play decisions, I would have missed a lot of games that I've enjoyed playing.

[Suppressed Poet]

It is a TV show, developed for entertainment purposes... Just like Tolkien's book were developed for entertainment purposes.

I get that. Based on what I saw from the trailer and everything else, I don’t think it’s something I would find entertaining.

[Suppressed Poet]

You're a heightist?

Eff’n harfoots.