Variety says 'Boring Slog'
https://variety.com/2024/tv/tv-revie...og-1236120096/
Hollywood Reporter says "Too Epic for Its Own Good"
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv...-2-1235982663/
IGN seems to start off postive:
"The Prime Video epic shines brightest when it’s focused on Sauron’s dark schemes."
...then gets to:
"Unfortunately, the further the plot moves from Sauron’s machinations, the thinner and less satisfying it becomes."
https://www.ign.com/articles/the-lor...ew-prime-video
IndieWire is more positive:
‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Review: Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Comes Into Its Own"
...though saying it "still stumbles":
https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/...es-1235040196/
Empire goes full postive:
"It might not be to everyone’s taste, but if you’re a Tolkien fan, it’s hard to imagine what more you could possibly ask for."
https://www.empireonline.com/tv/revi...ower-season-2/
The Wrap is not impressed:
"TV’s Most Expensive Series Remains Stunningly Boring"
https://www.thewrap.com/lord-of-the-...w-prime-video/