Rings of Power 1x4: The Great Wave | Reaction

[@theashrook6129]

A Tolkien Buddy Cop Series with Elrond and Durrin is the show we never knew we needed.

[@CuddleBuddee]

Co-Sign!

[@davidgrider4302]

Disa's song brought me to tears. What a VOICE!

[@jasonmarbach]

The shadow literally chasing Rowan out of the village is my absolute favorite metaphor in this show so far, and that’s an impressive list it tops

[@anaw2579]

This was the best episode so far. Absolutely outstanding! Great reaction, thanks for sharing!

[@JonathanMorello]

Is Adar one of the elves that morgoth tortured to create the first orcs but retained his immortality, hence why they call him father.

[@harrysmith1711]

I don't know if this was intended, but I like to think when they wrote the line "There is a Tempest in me" for Galadriel, they were thinking of Kate Blanchett and her "I have a hurricane in me" speech in Elizabeth: The Golden Age

[@NovRen19]

Brilliant point, and there is a very real analysis that this show is merely revamping multiple epic scenes from a plethora of films, and has no originality whats so ever. Excellent point, yet we say Hail Mary Queen of Scots o'er the bloody "b" queen.

[@compareandcontrast9833]

I think it was a more literal reference to how she destroyed Dul Guldur with an actual tempest but your is definitely more poetic.

[@LuxLoser]

Unfortunately it fell very flat for me. It felt like a try-hard line that wanted to be “epic” and instead became lame. Mostly because Galadriel is being just such a b*tch her entire stay in Numenor.

[@jasonmarbach]

I agree, Halbrand as king of the mountain/dead men makes the most sense. Great reaction as always, I love this show so much.

[@ally2948]

Durin: "you wouldn't remember your own face if you were gazing in a mirror"! Audience: *laughs* Me:*thinking that Elrond probably got freaked out about mirrors for a few decades after Elros passed too depressed to see his brother's face*

[@bemasaberwyn55]

Goddamn

[@djrudd8455]

Really enjoying your recaps - pretty sure you guys are exactly the kind of fans the show was hoping to make happy, no bad will, just good vibes, making your minds up about what you like and don't as you watch, just being open to the experience. Nice :)

[@CuddleBuddee]

I agree, I feel safe here :P

[@chriswerth918]

(15:30) "His name is Tar-Palantír. Is he somehow involved with the creation of the Palantirils?" Answer: No. The Palantiri were created by Feanor. Feanor was the most powerful elf ever lived. He was an elf smith of Valinor who created the three Silmaril. The creation of the Silmaril was the starting point of the big story line of the first age. The whole book is called the Silmarillion. At the end of the first age two of the stones were destroyed. Only one remained and was given to Elrond's father, Earendil. Remember the story Elrond told to Durin about his father, in this episode? That evening star he was telling about, that's the last remaining Silmaril. So, why is Tar-Miriel's father called Tar-Palantír? His actual name was Inziladun. But his given kings-name was Tar-Palantír, because had the gift of foresight. Tar-Palantír means "the Farsighted" (in the elvish language Quenya). The Palantiri are the "seeing stones" . So, both names are just simular, because it's they are rooted in the same word. Tar-Palantír did not create the Palantiri, but Feanor did. Who was Galadriel's uncle. Addition: Feanor once asked Galadriel for three of her golden hairs. He wanted to craft their beauty into the Silmaril. But she refused his wish. That's the meaning behind the gift she gave to Gimli. Remember? Gimli told Legolas in the Fellowship of the Rings "I asked her for one hair from her golden head. She gave me three."

[@khalildhi]

All you have said is right and objective ...... but (Feanor was the most ....) we could argue over this for months .... For me Feanor was truly the most talented for crafting, he was one of the most evil elves .... but more powerful i could name many stronger than him like his brother Fingolfin who was the only Elf who faced Morgoth 1x1 and almost beat him ... i could name many other badass elves like Echtelion and Glorfindel both killed balrogs (Maiar beings) ....

[@MarieS610]

@@khalildhi I don’t think Fëanor was evil. But he most definitely was arrogant and proud and stubborn. He most of all allowed Morgoth’s whispering to infect his thoughts and motivations. But I don’t believe him evil

[@khalildhi]

@@MarieS610 you are right ..evil was an exaggeration, no elf was really evil

[@chriswerth918]

@khalil dhieb "For Fëanor was made the mightiest in all parts of body and mind: in valour, in endurance, in beauty, in understanding, in skill, in strength and subtlety alike: of all the Children of Ilúvatar, and a bright flame was in him."... Tolkien's words, not mine 😉

[@khalildhi]

@@chriswerth918 yes totally …. Also Tolkien described Morgoth as mightiest …. Than he makes Tulkas beat the sht out of him at least twice … I mean if we believe the 3 Noldor brothers are strongest and mightiest … Finfarin never proved anything, Feanor proved everything but being the most badass in battle … while Fingolfin faced and injured a god and almost beat him.

[@benswizzle4529]

Loving this show! And been enjoying watching your reactions every week 🙏🏼

[@JoeFF85]

Shout out to NerdChronic for “ferrying your reaction across the Sundered Sea”?

[@bexjignasu2604]

Love watching your reactions. Glad to see a balanced view of the show.

[@neil2242]

Benjen Stark really likes to hang out with the dark side... oh... wait... 😅

[@dimitrisnikoloulis4071]

And the things going better and better.

[@kalh4907]

I am in absolute awe of the series. Each episode gets better. The intriguing plot, the great dialogue, the beautiful music, the stunning visuals… I cannot wait for the next episode 🥺 I love that so many theories are being guessed. Truly epic and I’m enjoying every minute of it! 💛 Thank you for your guys review/reactions, it’s the first thing I look forward to after watching each latest episode. 😊

[@adrianflynn3015]

What great dialogue are you referring to ?

[@Saphthings]

@@adrianflynn3015 nearly the entire thing. galadriel's line to the "queen", elrond to his friend, the dwarf king to his son, the dwarf princess to elrond. The scoring, dialogue and scenes were amazing.

[@CuddleBuddee]

@@adrianflynn3015 I like Elronds discussion of the Tree growing in lil Durin's home as well as anything that comes out of Elendil's mouth in that baritone voice. Hopefully you found something nice. If not, sorry to hear that and it would explain the hint of the mocking tone in your question.

[@julioverne579]

Someone surely has faith of the heart

[@jchusky77]

I love how they wrote this show. There are still 3 characters that potentially COULD be Sauron....but we all dont really know which one yet!!

[@joshrandor4371]

The writing in this show is horrible....anyway new episode of She Hulk is out and I gotcha watch it. #sarcasm

[@saahir18]

@@joshrandor4371 yet you chose to click on a video of someone watching the show & commented.

[@joshrandor4371]

@@saahir18 If you expand my comment I put a #sarcasm in the comment. I love the show...love the slow pacing...Love the story unfolding with respect to the intellect of the audience. Just being sarcastic in my earlier comment.

[@grizzledwizard7129]

I was really hoping for a Sauron shell game. He is the deceiver!!

[@Umbradomo]

I have to say that even the Dwarven King's crown could be a weapon, see those spikes!!?

[@mikeparkinson766]

You'd imagine if Miriel is travelling to Middle-Earth then Ar-Pharazon will be left in charge... what could possibly go wrong?

[@Saphthings]

If the guy is left back in Numenor then he's totally actually Sauron... Because Sauron used the tension in Numenor a lot to cause infighting and etc... I really don't want it to be him but it's slowly becoming more and more so O_O

[@jayson1geek479]

This is amazing

[@acelovesit]

Really enjoying your reactions, you enjoy what you watch and take it it for what it is as I do. Great stuff!

[@bemasaberwyn55]

Bronwyn TOTALLY mentions Oridruin

[@WOODZY1126]

I think those people are in Helms deep and will create Rohan, with Bronwyn being Queen and Theo becoming the Prince

[@Amonabus]

Potential Spoiler: That tower is in the southlands and I'd be willing to put down money that it's the same tower Frodo ended up in after the spider from Return of the King.

[@WOODZY1126]

@@Amonabus I completely forgot they were in the Southlands but I still 100% believe these are the people of Rohan

[@torontomame]

@@Amonabus Also, another potential spoiler: I'm pretty sure the man speaking to Bronwym about tbe scarcity of food, mentioned Orodriun. Which is the proper name for Mount Doom, where Sauron forged his ring.

[@captaincoolbreeze9429]

@@WOODZY1126 The people of Rohan originate from the Eotheod, who inhabited the land where the Grey and Misty Mountains meet in northern Rhovanion. They would move south to aid the Steward of Gondor in defeat an army of Easterlings for which they were gifted by the Steward the land that would from then on be known as Rohan.

[@Amonabus]

@@torontomame Yes, which leads me to believe these people have little to nothing to do with rohan and are probably spoiler: Going to be displaced further east or slaughtered in the show.

[@TheMrjonv]

Another great review guys! I have been watching with you from the start as well as House of the Dragon. Keep up the great work!

[@lcbonastre2418]

Hay que recordar que Sauron es un Maia y pueden cambiar de aspecto y puede tomar la forma que sea

[@syffaratta494]

halbrand is sauron

[@Killerkwoi13]

seems too obvious

[@syffaratta494]

@@Killerkwoi13 Numenor fall begin with the Elf arrival, or .... the man who accompanies her ...

[@RoninDave]

@@syffaratta494 in the books Numenor was already sliding into shadow having banned the Elven language centuries before. Sauron just upped their anti-valar status

[@syffaratta494]

@@RoninDave yes in the books

[@jmartin4396]

It couldn't/shouldn't be Gandolf. This story takes place in the Second Age and Gandolf didn't come to Middle Earth until the Third Age. Unless they are REALLY playing with the timelines.

[@koki84ji7]

Enterprise song slaps don't @me

[@saahir18]

Cause I’ve got faith of the orcs!!!!!!!!

[@djrudd8455]

It's been a long road There and back again...

[@bemasaberwyn55]

It does. No lie detected

[@Vizruy]

What a handsome man

[@layniebear1237]

endless hype!~

[@harisban6742]

Nice reaction ❤

[@MRIRONLAK]

I dont know about amazondalf.. i saw the previeuw for ep5 but somethings up with him

[@mitchellulrich930]

Suprised you skipped over the scene of the Balrog stirring in Khazad-dum

[@nonagrey3422]

Also the escaping into the sunlight thing. What happened to the Orc archers? They could still shoot arrows at them from the forest but they...... don't? That along with the well scene I think was bad written/directed. Overall I'm really loving this series despite the writing team making it so damn difficult to root for Galadriel.

[@mikeparkinson766]

The orc archers were shooting at them - you could see their arrows are hear them whistling past during the scene. Obviously with the sun out, they'd be seriously squinting though 🤣

[@CuddleBuddee]

Cheers to you for the focus on enjoying the show instead of the hunt for things to not like.

[@nonagrey3422]

Why are they dead set on making it damn near impossible to root for Galadriel? Makes no sense to me.

[@EDORAS.]

Is your camera set to night mode or something? I'm seeing massive fps drops.

[@grizzledwizard7129]

These reactions are basically filmed on a potato. Hopefully by next month we'll be shooting on a DSLR instead 🤞

[@MarieS610]

@@grizzledwizard7129 po-ta-to

[@CuddleBuddee]

@@MarieS610 🤣

[@11duprey]

Good show.. but super slowwww

[@nickpalumbo8046]

This show Is a blight upon the world.

[@jacob3716]

Just like you :)

[@ghadrackpotato960]

Congrats for bearing with it. After the second episode with poorly de-aged actresses as filthy pseudo Hobbits with publc hair glued to their faces I gave up.

[@jacob3716]

Seek psychiatric help.