Władca Pierścieni: Pierścienie Władzy - Série 1

After finishing the first season, I'm not exactly bursting with enthusiasm, but I was bracing myself for something far worse. I've come to expect that every successful venture (like the Lord of the Rings trilogy) will eventually be milked for sequels and prequels until we're left with a weak imitation, akin to tea steeped in hot water five times over. So far, it seems the creators haven't strayed too far from the source material, though they did miss the mark on several occasions. What bothered me most were the dull and uninspired dialogues, the excessive use of CGI, and an overwhelming amount of slow-motion shots (most of which seemed unnecessary; such as the frequent studies in equestrian riding). It wasn't the disaster I had anticipated, but I can't say I was entirely satisfied either, although there were a few bright moments that caught my attention. / Lesson learned: "It will be our duty to forge for him a tomb, granting him the immortality in stone." Either the people of Númenor had a very unconventional burial practice, or I simply don't get it. (29.08.2023)

Giving it one star because it's currently trendy, that would be reminiscent of the Titanic days, which would certainly not be wise. However, I can understand the extreme indignation of die-hard fans of the saga, because the Lord of the Rings series is aesthetically quite impressive, and thanks to some nice cinematography and decent work with the music, it's a bit epic, but script-wise it's a mess, and when it comes down to it, The Rings of Power looks like a mix of Indy, Harry Potter and the Twilight saga. The acting and the casting are a failure. Technically, there is something to build on and work with in a second season, but in order for that not to be a fiasco, it will have to undergo a drastic overhaul and its creators will have to thoroughly redo a lot of things. (18.04.2023)