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In a very big way, it feels as though fantasy stories across the board need a serious shake and a wakeup call to start doing something different, considering that Rings of Power is at this time feeling as though it’s treading on the same ground that people have seen in various shows and movies. While the visuals and the overall effect that has been created are great, one has to admit that the overall story has become a bit too akin to Tolkien’s books, which are more about prose than about the action and excitement that people want to see these days. The world-building and the character development are fun to see since it brings together the races in a manner that is necessary and has been established as a vital part of the story. But all the same, things have been kind of dragging the last couple of episodes as visions of doom and disaster has been the order of the day. Right now, the show needs a serious step forward to keep up the interest of the fans. Of course, a lot of people might argue about that.
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The test of wills between the queen and Galadriel is kind of amusing to watch.
It’s easy to wonder who can get into a bigger test of wills, men or women, since both genders appear fully capable of outlasting each other when it comes to sheer stubbornness and a desire to prove that their point is the right one. It’s already been established that Galadriel isn’t the type of person to back down, but the queen of Numenor is just as set in her ways and also isn’t bound to give in when she feels that she’s in the right. The vision of Numenor being driven beneath the waves is a scary one, to be certain, but what it does is makes clear that both women are concerned for the future, but it takes a bit of convincing to get the queen on board with the idea that the fate of both humans and elves are intertwined.
Is RoP really trying to humanize the orcs in some strange way?
It wouldn’t appear to be that way when taking a quick glance at how the orcs are reacting and the fact that they’re still the disgusting creatures that they’ve always been, but there are a few moments in this episode when it feels as though the idea is that the orcs are meant to be seen in a different, almost benevolent light. It might sound ridiculous, but at the same time, it’s not that hard to believe since things have changed since Peter Jackson came out with his trilogy. The idea that the orcs might have more to them than the evil that they’ve been made to represent for so long is kind of disturbing, but if it does manage to be given a note of seriousness, then it’s fair to think that the story might get a little more confusing. But if this is all a matter of Adar shining a light on the orcs in his own twisted way, then perhaps it’s just another element of the story that isn’t fully understood yet.
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War is coming, and it’s about time it was recognized.
One can’t really fault the people of the different lands when it comes to recognizing whether war is upon them or not, especially since in a time of peace, not a lot of people want to think about war or what it could mean for the lives they’ve tried to build for themselves. That’s a big reason why a lot of movies and TV shows end up like this, with too many people hesitant to think that the horrors of war will return. This makes people afraid, it makes them complacent, and it makes a lot of people turn their eyes away from the facts that are laid out in front of them. Galadriel and a few others were smart enough to know that the war was coming back, but as of yet, nothing is entirely certain since prophecies and visions are, well, not as reliable as people would hope. But the idea that war is coming, that’s finally getting people to move.
The dwarves are still kind of a mystery in this series, but it would appear that things are moving forward.
While Elrond’s deal with the elves still appears to be going forward, the dodgy and cagey nature of the stout folk still feels kind of off. It’s understandable though since the emergence of mithril and the danger it apparently brings when mining it is worth hiding away, at least at the moment. But one has to wonder if Elrond’s life is going to change in a drastic way in the episodes to come.
The war is still looming, for now.
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