Udûn (S01E06)

If we ignore the fact that it actually revolves around one town, one village and one army, and thus doesn't have nearly the breadth and monstrous epicness of its cinematic predecessor, the sixth episode is quite fun. It's properly dark, there are a few elven perks and properly gritty fights that are quite decently edited and suspenseful. If the whole series was in this style, I would be satisfied. (16.04.2023)

The sixth episode earned an extra star from me, not because it dazzled with improved quality, but because it finally injected some action into the plot. However, let's not overlook the usual assortment of peculiarities. Imagine a "genius" architect constructing a tower whose stability hinges on a single piece of rope. Is it absurdity or brilliance? I'd lean towards the former if I was supposed to live in such a structure. Arda had fourteen Valar and Valier, so it seems the series won't skimp on dei ex machina, as seen in the Númenorean invasion. Speaking of which, Númenoreans were supposed to have three or maybe four ships (I'm unsure if the fourth or fifth one burned down), but I'm left wondering how many soldiers and horses can cram onto such a vessel. Probably a lot. Not to mention how the Númenoreans knew when and where to strike. Then there's the ongoing issue of slow-motion shots, and I can't help but marvel at how Galadriel is not just a mix between Xena and Geralt but seems to have a good dose of Cossack blood as well. / Lesson learned: Avoid standing below active volcanoes. (27.08.2023)