Grading Season 1 Rings of Power - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***Mithadan*** · 10-26-2022, 12:19 PM

C or C+. I expected deviations from "canon." However, there were too many unnecessary deviations from canon. The tree that forecasts the fate of the Elves and mithril as the "savior" of the Elves. The apparent omission of Annatar, which was a compelling story. I expect that some version of the Sauron comes to Numenor and bewitches Adunakhor tale may still be coming. Galadriel as the warrior princess was not necessary, though I do not dislike the character. Her journey towards Valinor was too obviously a plot device to place her in the way of Halbrand. In general, there were too many times when I found myself exclaiming "What?" as I was watching it.

The story itself is entertaining and mostly coherent internally. I like the Harfoots and the Dwarves. I'm wavering on Elrond the politician. It has my attention, and I will continue to watch it.

10-26-2022, 12:19 PM	#2
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,393	C or C+. I expected deviations from "canon." However, there were too many unnecessary deviations from canon. The tree that forecasts the fate of the Elves and mithril as the "savior" of the Elves. The apparent omission of Annatar, which was a compelling story. I expect that some version of the Sauron comes to Numenor and bewitches Adunakhor tale may still be coming. Galadriel as the warrior princess was not necessary, though I do not dislike the character. Her journey towards Valinor was too obviously a plot device to place her in the way of Halbrand. In general, there were too many times when I found myself exclaiming "What?" as I was watching it. The story itself is entertaining and mostly coherent internally. I like the Harfoots and the Dwarves. I'm wavering on Elrond the politician. It has my attention, and I will continue to watch it. __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.