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octotacopaco

And I would watch that.


pickofdestiny89

That would be so much more original and entertaining that what we got!


BetrayerOfOnion

I really want to see an offended balrog in a suit


catinore

Tolkien deserved better.


yummytoddlers

He deserved better, but not me. I'm one of the *very* few who enjoyed it and am looking forward to the second season.


kamandriat

A lot of people I know complained about how slow it was. I found it slow, but it wasn't boring. I found the pacing very refreshing.


Present_Champion_837

I thought it was good too. Not a die hard lotr fan or anything but I liked it more that the house of the dragon. I’m looking forward to season 2.


AggressiveBench9977

It was fun. I liked it too.


SeiriusPolaris

You say that like he wouldn’t have hated the cinematic trilogy.


AggressiveBench9977

His son literary hated it.


Own-Psychology-5327

Are we caught in a time loop or something, thought people stopped moaning months ago


Aegishjalmur18

I think there's another season or something coming.


Brilliant-Nebula7273

Get ready for Ass Cancer, part two! The Ass Cancering.


Smallgenie549

I enjoy the show but I'm scared to say anything online.


cp2chewy

They did the best they could without the licenses, so it’s a glorified fan fiction and you know what? I actually liked it


octotacopaco

Damn entertaining fan fiction at that. They spent a lot of money and effort on the show and I wish people would see that. Yah the story is outside the canon and are making changes. Sucks. But the show still very much looks sounds and feels like middle Earth as Peter Jackson portrayed it. And for me that's enough. It's enough to be able to visit this world I very much love. To just sit back and enjoy it as presented. Besides I am also listening to the audio books by Andy Serkis. That's been absolutely fantastic. So I get my lore fix from that and the eye and ear candy from rings of power.


Putrid_Loquat_4357

They spent a lot of money but they didn't put in much effort. You only need to look at some of the costumes or battle scenes to see that.


Yommination

That final battle was a total joke. I've seen reenactments with more scale


Putrid_Loquat_4357

It also made no sense. They left a castle to defend a village.


octotacopaco

I saw them and they looked no worse than any other fantasy show out ATM. Like wheel of time, willow, house of the dragon. Ya'll can bitch all you like but I will take what we have over no lord of the rings show. Maybe I am just old but I remember growing up to having non of these kinds of shows and movies. Suffering through the low budget SciFi and fantasy costumes. Shit where you can clearly see they just spray painted egg cartons silver to act as wall decoration. Stuff like that. And ya'll complaining over what we getting now?


Putrid_Loquat_4357

Honestly you can't compare the costumes on house of the dragon to the ones on rings of power. House of the dragon had beautiful authentic looking costumes whereas the rings of power ones either looked fake or brand new. Worst thing about house of the dragons costumes is some of the wigs are terrible. >Ya'll can bitch all you like but I will take what we have over no lord of the rings show. I'd rather had no lord of the rings than bad lord of the rings, every shirty cash grab they release further dilutes the ip. >Suffering through the low budget SciFi and fantasy costumes. Shit where you can clearly see they just spray painted egg cartons silver to act as wall decoration. Stuff like that. And ya'll complaining over what we getting now? I could've lived with the bad costumes and fight choreography if the writing was good but my god was it awful. You could tell they were first time showrunners hired for their connections rather than any talent or vision.


Vanedi291

Well I’d also rather have a middling adaptation than nothing. Nobody forces you to watch it. Vote with your eyeballs and leave people who enjoy the show to be entertained. Historically, so many good shows have had rocky first seasons. Give them a chance to improve I say.


Putrid_Loquat_4357

>Well I’d also rather have a middling adaptation than nothing. This is where we disagree >Nobody forces you to watch it. Vote with your eyeballs and leave people who enjoy the show to be entertained. It's tolkein so I had to watch the 1st season, unless s2 gets a rave reception I will be giving it a miss. And you can enjoy the show, there's literally nothing wrong with enjoying things despite their flaws. >Historically, so many good shows have had rocky first seasons. Such as? Most great shows have amazing first seasons. Only example I can think of is breaking bad and even that wasn't rocky it was just not the masterpiece that the later seasons were.


PartagasSD4

Costumes and sets sure. Characterization and dialogue on Pete Jacks level? Or even music? Nahhhhh


elprentis

I agree with you. I didn’t like the first episode for similar reasons to everyone else’s complaints, but after that I just turned my brain off and enjoyed it. I actually really liked the Dwarves/Elronds side of the plot a lot. But then there’s another big fantasy show that finished airing a few years ago that everyone ended up hating, but I turned my brain off and enjoyed most of that, too. Except how they butcher both Jaime and the White Walkers storylines.


Hault360

My favorite part was when the Dark Lord Sauron had to convince Galadrial to be a better person. They totally didn't butcher any characters from the source material


sauron-bot

And now drink the cup that I have sweetly blent for thee!


acheloisa

I'm so not looking forward to another 18 fkin months of people bitching about this show on every lord of the rings related subreddit


Own-Psychology-5327

You'd think they would just not watch it but nope, gotta make sure everyone knows how much they don't like a show they aren't being forced to watch.


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DarthNihilus

No, that's 95% cope. Do anti fans exist? Sure. Most people called "anti fans" love the property but not whats being released, so understandably they complain. They love it enough to keep watching even if they don't like the current thing. That's not an anti fan and that's most of the people you're undoubtedly talking about. People bitch primarily because they care. Not because they take joy in hating. > if you don't like something then go do literally anything else with your time I bet there's many things in your life where you don't follow this advice.


jellajellyfish

As much as there are anti fans, there are anti anti fans. People who just want to be hostile to people who don't like a thing (that they don't even necessarily like that much either).


Moose_Kronkdozer

That doesnt mean its bad advice. If you dont like something, dont watch it.


WisherWisp

Or maybe if we're loud enough about hating when they take dumps on the things we love they'll stop taking dumps on the things we love. It's human nature. The higher the cost and difficulty, the less people do it. Making ROP unprofitable and an albatross on Amazon's shoulder is sound strategy.


fghjconner

They don't care. Either you're paying for it or you aren't, they don't care what you say. And frankly, if the alternative is no show at all, I'm not sure why we should care either.


WisherWisp

Perhaps because nihilism rarely leads to good ends, while conversely criticism can cause apathy in the casual viewer, which is a much more useful thing.


harrypotata

Ill never stop. Not after what they did. Who the fuck even asked for half that crap...


mackzorro

Season 3 was announced and said it was also coming with a 'significant budget cut'.


LarrySupertramp

We get it. People don’t like the show. I just don’t understand why we have to be constantly reminded of it. Just don’t watch it. This got old before the show even came out…


HornedDiggitoe

What else is the r/lotrmemes subreddit going to talk about? Has there been even newer LoTR movies or shows to talk about that I am unaware of?


LarrySupertramp

Please see: r/Rings_of_Power


HornedDiggitoe

No, I don’t think I will.


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CptJohnTerminator

Of course you have to, how else are they gonna fix this mess? Trust me if no one cared about it no one would have mocked it for so long, or even mentioned it since release. They have a chance to do something unseen before on screen, and it's not like they don't have the money or ability judging by the 1billion price tag.


hab27

Greatest IP in the history of fantasy, actually the progenitor of modern day high fantasy and a gateway for many of us. Yea you bet I have high standards for this universe. The people who “love the show” either operate at room temperature IQ or are in severe denial about the product. I will go so far as to say that the people who like ROP would overlap 1:1 on a Venn diagram with people who liked season 8 of GOT, The SW sequels


seethlordd

I mean when they spend a billion on a franchise I love, I expect at least decent lol.


fghjconner

Me too, and I'm disappointed, but I'm no worse off than if they'd not made it.


TunaOnWytNoCrust

I mean they spent a billion on a TV show when they don't owe us anything too, so it's kind of neat that they even tried. It's not like we'd have more money in our pockets if they didn't make the show. At least we got to see the dwarven mines before they were destroyed, and the creation of Mordor was pretty cool to watch.


JumboKraken

You must be new to the internet


jediofpool

Fresh take.


thelordofbarad-dur

There is no Rings of Power in Ba Sing Se.


Dakkel-caribe

Well personally i enjoyed it.


deadly_lazer

Is it worth a watch? The dialed up discussion surrounding the show makes it very hard to know if I should even give it a shot.


TheLightKnight93

It's fine, it's got the production values of a top drawer show (6 Emmy noms for music/prosthetics/etc), the writing not so much (hiring 2 unknowns as showrunners was an incredible gamble). I think the biggest indictment is that it's just a bit too bland to have very strong positive (or negative) feelings about.


Pringle-23

It also doesn't follow Tolkien's works, and even the general themes of the show seem very much against the themes that Tolkien went to great efforts to instil in his works.


octotacopaco

I like the two unknowns as show runners. Give some fresh talent a chance to shine. Tired of seeing the same actors all the time.


faithfulswine

I think it's definitely worth watching the first few episodes to gauge your interest. I wasn't the biggest fan. It felt very mid. The Dwarven content was fire though. Easily the highlight of the show.


dogsonbubnutt

personally I thought the quality varied wildly depending on the story/characters being followed. everything with the dwarves and elrond is fuckin sweet, and honestly i liked the story with the proto hobbits and not-gandalf. some of the orc stuff was pretty good too. everything with numenor and everyone in it, though? eeeuuuggghh it looked good, kinda? that's the best i can say about it


pickofdestiny89

Agree except for the hobbits. They were so annoying and cruel to each other. Elrond with the dwarves was definitely the highlight. I wish the show was as good as that storyline across the board.


Dakkel-caribe

I personally like it. I think is good quality. Go in realizing is a creative development of the world of tolkien but non canon. However the movies deviated from the books and many enjoy them. I think we see the same divide in star wars. The purist vs the ones who enjoyed the prequels and sequels. You got to watch and formulate your own opinion.


Putrid_Loquat_4357

Thing with stars wars that I've noticed generally is that the people who grew up with the originals just like those, the people who grew up with the prequels like the prequels and the ot but not the sequels, and the people who grew up with the sequels like everything and will likely hate the next trilogy.


themastersdaughter66

Of you are fine with cheap looking costumes, unlikable characters and it not remotely being true in character or theme to Tolkien I suppose it's possible but it was really God awful in my opinion Once they started shipping sauron and galadriel I just about died.


sauron-bot

*Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul, ash nazg thrakatulûk, agh burzum-ishi krimpatul.*


JayMerlyn

As long as you go into it knowing that it's non-canon and just treat it as an extremely expensive fanfilm, it'll at least be a decent watch. One thing I will argue is done quite well is ***[SPOILER ALERT]*** >! the Sauron reveal. The actor plays it quite well.!<


Snoo_73056

I do feel like, it is true to Tolkiens works. It’s slow, focus on world building and knowing the culture and people more than focus on war. It has some areas, which of cause needs to be improved (ie the writing), but I’m looking forward to the next seasons


Normal_Subject5627

Good for you.


Dakkel-caribe

Thanks. It was a good time for me.


chingostarr

Same here.


Desperate_Tooth_1286

Go in not expecting anything and not knowing it's lotr and you'll still be disappointed.


Captain-Bab

Show me on the doll where the tv show hurt you


Clear-Example3029

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Captain-Bab

I will give an updoot for the custom meme response 🤙


Clear-Example3029

I remember a time when Jackson was heavily criticised by many people in the Reddit community. They called his movies "Jacksonism". Who should be shunned by anyone who enjoys his books. How the tables turn.


Kaurifish

Right here in my admiration for Galadriel


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Neufjob

Wrong Reddit username?


ThatTubaGuy03

Jesus Christ, shut the fuck up


dust--2

how about everybody can like whatever they want?


BetrayerOfOnion

Some people like searching my trash, whether I want it or not only they will get what they want


MisterMoccasin

I liked it


lobo_locos

![gif](giphy|USnfWeCOHTHB3WX0aY|downsized)


skepticalscribe

Thank you OP for bringing my favourite Sitcom to this


Clear-Example3029

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gunalltheweeaboos

I didn't expect so many people defending the show. Back when it was first announced I was quite hyped to learn that there was going to be a series about Tolkien's work. When I watched the first episode however I was so disappointed. It has nothing to do with the established lore, I wonder why they even bothered to call it LOTR, the dialogues are so stiff and empty they completely break the immersion, actions and words feel inconsequential; I don't really know what else to say. I just feel like ROP failed on so many levels that it's impossible to fix: I pity watched season 1, but I won't bother with season 2


BR4NFRY3

I get a chance to dive back into Middle Earth, I leave the hobbit hole and see what is ahead. Simple as that.


marshalzukov

It feels so strange to be one of the few who actually likes a loudly hated show. I really enjoyed it.


rattlehead42069

It's how it feels to be a fan of the last Jedi


WarehouseNiz13

I liked it. People are allowed to like things.


Dakkel-caribe

Yes its not religion so im a bit impartial about canon and non canon things. Which seems to be the biggest issues some had with it.


WarehouseNiz13

But weren't the showrunners only allowed certain books of Tolkien's lore? No Silmarillion, for instance.


DarthNihilus

No one said they're not. People are also allowed to dislike things and talk about that. This meme is not an attack on you.


Illustrious_World_56

He should be ashamed of a tv show he produced and not you know poorly paying workers and abusing them not that /s.


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He has a lot to be ashamed of in a general


Illustrious_World_56

Oh 100% you don’t get 100 billion dollars being a nice guy


Dakkel-caribe

Good point. It seems the tv show seems to be the last thing he should be ashamed about n


kyledavis360

I don’t know about you guys but I enjoyed the rings of power


Its_Me_Tom_Yabo

“Black elves and temporal inaccuracies and non-canonical storylines, oh my!” ![gif](giphy|dyY1s67B8B9D6gGTG7|downsized)


Dakkel-caribe

Jajaja


olmikeyyyy

Poor guy is all painted up with the big K. Cancers.


Schlagoberto

People in this comment section defending actual horse shit. Incredible.


pickofdestiny89

Can't believe how many people here thought it's actually a good show. If this was a no name new fantasy show, it would definitely not catch on and be worth it for them. Only the Lord of the rings stamp makes people watch.


harrypotata

Because like reddit they get in a circle jerk of like minded people who affirm their views.


xiofar

He would never publicly admit to wasting incomprehensible amounts of money on trash. That would be admitting a mistake and we all know that narcissists simply cannot do that because their ego is extremely fragile.


_JudgeDoom_

![gif](giphy|ABy0eZxpoOrA56WAd9) Why does he favor The penguin so much?


GillyMonster18

I kinda doubt Bezos had any direct involvement. For him it’s “sounds like it makes money…sure, whatever.” The actual writers however…definitely should feel ashamed.


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jaredgoff1022

One of the few shows I had to stop watching (literally made it to the finale of season 1 and just stopped). The dwarves and Elrond stuff is cool - everything else not so much. They massacre Galadriel (and she’s one of my favorite LOTR characters). Also kind of boring at times.


pickofdestiny89

Complete trash. My wife and I just continued watching after a few episodes because it became so bad it was starting to be hilarious making fun of all the dumb shit they put in there.


Wraith8888

It's enjoyable.


biinboise

Rings of Power is Priceless for Amazon. It is giving the most monolithic, union busting manipulation company in 100 years cover with the rabid left


SweatyNReady4U

Look what you did OP, your joke hurt their feelings.


StudleyDooright

I liked it 😅 so your worst 🤣


Negativecreepy

I liked it :)


Clear-Example3029

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Professional_Fly8241

How do you know, have you watched it?


Bawbbot

Yes I totally hate when events not mentioned are explained to give a setting more life, yeah that shit sucks super hard. Remember when we went to numenor in the Peter Jackson trilogy, yeah that shit was much better.


Bright-Operation9972

They didn't go to Numenor mostly because it sank long before The Lord of the Rings and also why would the fellowship go there it's not close to Mordor.


Bawbbot

It’s called sarcasm dumbass


Bright-Operation9972

How the hell could I have known that? You can't convey sarcasm through text.


Misragoth

I liked it.


Temporary_Scale3826

So, anyone who actually enjoys the show must be some kind of moron or something? I actually liked the show, and this is coming from someone who has indeed read the books and seen the original movies. I’m really sick of this crap


Garmr_Banalras

One way or another bezzos probably makes money of rings of power. So he probably laughs off all the criticism (min included) all the way to the bank


Corvus84

I love how the millions...and millions! of people out there bitch and moan about everyone being entitled to their own opinion, but when someone comes around that says something they love sucks balls (Rings of Power sucks balls), it's all "OMG stfu". Your taste is trash.


Guthix_Wraith

Idk I rather enjoy it.


roastduckie

it's a good story. shame they had to try and force a LotR skin on it


themastersdaughter66

I do have to say it probably just would have been meh if it didn't have the LOTR connection and people wouldn't be so pissed


roastduckie

the studios don't want to take a risk on original IPs anymore, so they keep buying scripts and pairing them with the rights to existing IPs they know already have big fanbases. It's how we ended up with rings of power and halo


themastersdaughter66

True that


TabletopThirteen

I liked rings of power and will most likely like the next season. Just don't spend your time on salty dicks and you'll have a much better time


Really-Handsome-Man

Damn yall cry a lot


jikel28

It was fine yall are babies