The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 1x1 Reaction

This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and will take viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and the greatest villain that ever flowed from Tolkien’s pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness. Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elf-capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.
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[@HeroesReforged]

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[@keandric2765]

Preach 👏👏

[@scuzzygirl]

I just subscribed because I saw this disclaimer. Now I know this a safe channel and an inclusive space. Thanks!

[@Fifi-jb3yx]

love you guys for this! i’ve been searching for a positive space! subscribing

[@fingolfin897]

That's an auto subscribe from me 👍

[@matthewgillies7509]

Something to keep in mind is that Galadriel is older than 99% of the other Elves you're likely to see, save for one or two others. Elrond hasn't been to Valinor as he's relatively young at this time period (scarely 1100), and was born after the Noldor (High Elves) left Valinor to war with Morgoth. The High King of the Noldor, Gil-galad, is Galadriel's great nephew.

[@Fifi-jb3yx]

exactly why she feels she can follow her own lead

[@Travesty9090]

So happy to see a reaction and a group of people that is devoid of the toxic bullshit being pushed across social media.

[@sheriffdraws8789]

Exactly And good comments. Go see Nerdrotics videos. Absolutely disgusting. That guy should be cancelled

[@DarthDimadome]

The opening scene is a perfect analogy for this show. Elegant, with subtle magic and grace...and yet rocks are still being thrown at it.

[@skychamber_studios]

Always love your guys enthusiasm and acceptance. As a life long fan of the material I can honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed the first two episodes. While it not may be completely faithful to the source material, it is a damn good well made show. I can’t wait for the remainder of the season and further seasons moving forward. Much love from a 7-year fan!

[@Aishakenya824]

Omg Iv been waiting for y’all to post this video!! I’m hearing a lot of people complaining that the first episode was boring, but I loved it! The world building, the cinematography, the acting, was all flawless to me.

[@alexisbk9576]

💯 agree!

[@usernameunknown69]

Same, it’s so damn good

[@joker4vernsol]

Me too!!!

[@rburk854]

yep I really enjoyed it

[@benswizzle4529]

Sammeee!! I’m already dying for episode three

[@pessoafail]

Like omg it’s so good to see a channel owned by guys who are are not toxic at all and give decent reviews with decent arguments, alongside a clear mind and a smile. Quite refreshing!

[@runespar]

Worth noting that Amazon holds rights solely to content from LOTR and the Appendices-not anything in Simarillion, etc. Agustin's complaint about not seeing Ungoliant becoming bloated from the light of the Trees and nearly killing Morgoth is a good example.

[@Soutar3DG]

Yeah basically anything that's solely in the Simarillion and the Unfinished Takes can't be used, however things that are in those two but are also referenced in the 3 LOTR books, the appendices or the Hobbit can be used.

[@kptmaci4979]

@@Soutar3DG they talk about silmarils in second episode, but I guess it was also part of some appendices then. Ive read the books a while back, so I couldnt honestly remember if they were mentioned at all in actual books xD

[@Philmaster07]

tbh i am glad, i found the silmarillon dry as a desert.

[@AnotherScribbler]

@@kptmaci4979 Apparently they could also ask for specific permission to use things, and have done so, but it’s so case by case that they likely didn’t want to rely on it too much.

[@runespar]

@@AnotherScribbler Personally, my immediate reaction to Amazon's deal with the Tolkien estate was confusion. If they (the estate) were fine selling rights to make a show surrounding a time period mostly described in the Silmarillion, it would've made more sense (from a story standpoint) to give Amazon the ability to use more precise material. Case-by-case is so constraining and time-consuming.

[@Beaver187]

It feels so good to be back in Tolkien's world. I hadn't realized how much I miss it.

[@mattr1100]

Best reactors!! Again thank you for being inclusive and positive and not a bash channel who just points out the negative stuff

[@javiherbou87]

It's such a shame this show is getting review bombed. Even if the show is really different from almost everything Tolkien wrote, this is definitely going to be an amazing ride.

[@megasauruss]

@@gryfinryder This just isn’t true. Most people I’ve seen loved it. Sorry that you’re too bitter to see that it’s good.

[@elck3]

@@megasauruss in your circle. Not saying your experience can’t be different but that’s not representative of the whole

[@CuddleBuddee]

@@elck3 Who are you to say what the "whole" is? lol

[@elck3]

@@CuddleBuddee ..i'm not. that's .. the point. it's a sampling bias. stats 101

[@CuddleBuddee]

@@elck3 You told megasaurus what it isn't... that's the point...

[@BeckOfficial]

First episode was a lot of setting up as expected but I am definitely onboard. Episode 2 is not as much of a setup as episode 1 and is a lot more interesting in my opinion. If it only gets better from there it will be super epic.

[@hyims1149]

I actually agree the second episode was better

[@Fifi-jb3yx]

third was even better

[@qcrew2938]

Absolutely love the score of this show.... brings me right back to Middle-Earth immediately

[@kptmaci4979]

Yeah, its absolutely awesome. I have a nitpick though -> I think they overuse Sauron 'theme' score a bit. I thought it would be exclusive to some intense scenes with Sauron schemes or something horrific happening, but it played already a lot in the show, sometimes in some mild scenes, like humans leaving their hometown and for me that music is too epic for some of these scenes, it takes me out a bit xD Like - scene intensity is 5/10, but score is 11/10 intense xD

[@SpydercatSara]

The joyful expressions for all the reveals on Agustin's face

[@ela7green]

oh my god I felt so relieved just by the start of your video

[@oortclouddomicile]

I don't think Amazon has the rights over Silmarillion, so they are limited by what they will show in the flashbacks, if any. That said, the showmakers did really well with the material available to them. Excellent episode overall! The suspense hook at the end was masterful.

[@GymQuirk]

My understanding is that they only have the rights to LotR (i.e. the Appendices for the 2nd Age material) and can negotiate with the Tolkien Estate for any specific additional material/references, but large chunks of Silmarillion and/or Unfinished Tales aren’t available.

[@brendonmccluskey665]

@@GymQuirk You're mostly right. Sorry don't want to sound haughty or mean. Amazon has the rights to the appendices but have to follow with the already canon story line written by Tolkien. The estate has absolutely said that they cannot touch the events that happened in the Silmarillion, the Hobbit, LOTR or any of the full-on published works except for flashback purposes. The appendices are just a mass collection of notes from Tolkien and organized by his son to set the timeline between the books as well as a lot of major events. Sorry for the long explanation, I'm a bit of a lore junkie.

[@Fifi-jb3yx]

they snook in loads of easter eggs for fans! like the opening credit resemble the ainulinde (i dont remember the soelling)

[@2513ecko]

Is it me or does the son of Bronwyn look like Bastian from The NeverEnding story 😂

[@stealahb]

gosh, i love watching these with you guys. i loved the first two episodes. the score is delicious! Bear's score takes me back to BSG. so happy about this series.

[@DreamFearless]

Was waiting for this! Couldn't stop smiling during the first two episodes. Theres so much potential in this series, every little reference sets my brain on fire.

[@Fossil924]

My brother lives in New Zealand they have a whole Lord of the Rings tour/setup!

[@jppcasey]

In the scenes with Galadriel and Elrond, she is around a thousand years older than Elrond. She was born in Aman, the Blessed Realm, during the Years of the Trees, whereas he was born in Middle Earth towards the end of the First Age. Elrond will eventually marry Galadriel's daughter.

[@pantherpopel551]

What a creep.

[@kptmaci4979]

@@pantherpopel551 tbh, if their age difference is 1000 years old, is not so creepy anymore, that he ends up marrying her daughter... But I also skip the fact that he is already friends with his future wife's mom and his wife is not born yet xD

[@W0NK042]

That last bit is a spoiler.

[@kptmaci4979]

@@W0NK042 Lmao. You could say the same about lotr movies as we know Elrond and Galadriel will survive and meet happy endind no matter what xd Cmon. Who Elrond marries is so unimportant detail, especially, since his to be wife is not even born, hence she might never even be featured in the show.

[@W0NK042]

@@kptmaci4979 - What I am saying is: Keep in mind, not everyone watching this may have seen the films, let alone read the books. Even simple little future reveals can spoil that something will/won't happen in the now/soon. 😉✌🏼

[@alexisbk9576]

Yeesss! I have been waiting for this! As a major Tolkien fan, I have eagerly been waiting for Agustin’s reaction! Let’s go!

[@brianimator]

They don't have the rights to The Silmarillion -- only LOTR/Hobbit and appendices. So, for example, we might not ever hear Morgoth referred to as Melkor. Or anything about Ungoliant. The showrunners will have to thread that needle.

[@MarieS610]

Other than her role in the trees she plays no other role really. So I doubt we’ll get any mention of her. She’s only mentioned in the books in relation to Shelob being a descendant of her offspring.

[@UndeadBex]

So excited to follow along with your reactions to this series! Thanks for being so chill and welcoming.

[@D_Ella1269]

I fucking love John Carter, and now I'm in love with Hector. 💜

[@hectorminator]

Love you, too!!

[@edgarsunga]

As always a great reaction from you guys! From what I have read, Amazon didn't pay for the story rights for the Silmarillion so they can't use Ungoliant and the main story of Morgoth (Melkor) from the Year of the Trees or the First Age...but I could be wrong.

[@drjulietburke]

It's not that Amazon didn't pay but more like Tolkien Jr wouldn't sell the rights to the Silmarillion

[@Soutar3DG]

They wanted the rights and were willing to pay, but the Tolkien estate didn't want to sell the rights to the Silmarillion

[@aaronhall5715]

I enjoyed the slow burn of this episode. I'm not precious about Tolkien so I figure I'd enjoy it more than most. The discourse around this show is so utterly crazy. It makes The Last Jedi stuff look like a cordial conversation. It's peak hate watching and belly aching. Bathing in misery is not healthy people.

[@flynngames4703]

Very true

[@marie-helenemartel7147]

Great reaction, and it is so refreshing to scroll through this comment section, each time I wanted to watch something about Rings of Power trolls had taken over the comment sections, like everywhere... my god why is this fandom so crazy?!

[@beanie_pop7]

“You just geeked out about some moving trees bro” lmao same 😅 great reaction!! I really enjoyed the first two episodes and can’t wait for the rest!!!

[@DanasLilMakeup]

That was literally me, every scene, I mean fucking hell I’m so stoked

[@Saphthings]

My favorite part of all the toxic gatekeeping is people mad about the black dwarves. The Dwarves were created by Aule, who was described as having "red brown skin" from stone. Their skin complexion is labeled as "unknown", only that they were less varied than the ones from men. If they truly wanted to be "Accurate" to the lore, then all dwarves should be black. Or are we to believe the red brown skinned "god" created white people from those dark stones? THAT would be very decidedly on the nose about the white superiority to have the "black god" create white people from dark rocks... (Aulë’s 7’ tall fana was stout and strong. His long, braided hair, black beard, and red-brown skin gave him the image of a large (7’ tall) Dwarf. Indeed, his children resembled their father) is literally the description of him in the "Lord of the Rings Compendium" that's authorized and states that does not conflict with canon. So where were all these people complaining about the black elf when the first movies came out and suddenly all the dwarves were white? Really shows exactly what they really mean that people ignore this, but focus on that.

[@Brushless707]

John Carter was awesome and so underrated. I am not going to apologize for it either.

[@No8Named8Shadow]

I loved the prologue so much. This series has set my expectations high.

[@dreamingbymyshelf]

Just when you think this channel can't get closer to perfection... Hector goes and mentions Catan.

[@phillipkylemorelo8882]

hector be like: are they gonna f- what is going oOon then referenced game of thrones like SAME LMAO HAHAHAHAHAH

[@abbyhutcheson9805]

I was thoroughly impressed with the beauty of this first episode and my argument to anyone complaining about there being too much set up would be that basically the entirely of Fellowship of the Ring was set up. This takes place in a different age and the people (mostly) and places that we are cumulative with don’t exist yet so even though I’m a huge fan, I found it incredibly helpful in organizing the places and people with the breakdown and set up that this episode gave us.

[@lorrainemeletiche6322]

OMG!! HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE SECOND EPISODE REACTION!!!!!!!

[@mikeparkinson766]

Thanks guys - great, genuine reaction. Loved the first two episodes - what's exciting for me is it's a story set in Tolkien's world, but for the first time I don't already know where every branch of the story will be going. It's a return to a beloved, familiar setting, but it's also fresh and new!

[@oscarnunez7801]

My expectations were very low just because of the feel I got from the trailers. But wow was I surprised. On a technical level it was top notch. I was immediately invested in these new characters. Excellent television. Love you guys!

[@ZachBobBob]

As an arachnophobe thank christ we didn't see a giant spider

[@AliceInSuburbia]

Im so happy to see some more KZbinrs just enjoy all the depiction and the lore ♥️ thanks for being positive

[@jamalbayliss8523]

Hector with those jokes to open the video

[@maxineberrios510]

Loved your reaction guys! Can't wait for the next one!

[@Jehphg]

Btw Tolkien was clear the hobbits have been around since before the third age, they just don't have recorded history before that

[@bernardescalona2558]

I'm not into the lore of LOTR but I do love fantasy genre. The whole entire time I am in awe. It really took me there. I got teary eyes with the images and scenes. Don't care what other people say about this my feelings ar valid

[@RobertvonHeeren]

Score great, actors great, plot great, visuals and audio great, pacing of the prologue and storylines great, just wonderful, I love it and I am totally into it. This show is definitely worth several rewatches. I also was suprised regarding the absence of the big spider, but agree with Hector that they may have saved that moment probably for a later episode/flash back, to not give away too much (and distract) in the prologue and from the beginning. It is overwhelming enough anyway.

[@shamancarmichael5305]

It was beautiful! Yes there's a lot of world building, there are going to be a lot of new viewers who know very little about Tolkien lore, so this did an admirable job of sifting through some often dry, scholarly material and breathing life into it!

[@caseywilliams6683]

Back for a rewatch before season 2! I can't believe it's been two years, need a refresher lol

[@zerekanthony2203]

They don't have the right to show the spider-- that's why it wasn't shown. It's gonna be tricky because they only have certain rights, as there's characters and stories that they legally can't use so some changes will be done out of necessity that are not creative choices.

[@sunnydub107]

This show is so full of wonder I think this is what I’ve been missing from fantasy content

[@AngelaSealana]

Using winter break to catch up on this series, and obviously your reactions are my mandatory post-episodes watch!

[@Dynnen]

Elrond is Half-Elven, so he doesn't know the song of the Undying Lands

[@Video456325]

The ancestors of the hobbits were indeed around at this time. According to the prologue of the Fellowship of the Ring: "The beginning of Hobbits lies far back in the Elder Days that are now lost and forgotten. Only the elves still preserve any records of that vanished time, and their traditions are concerned almost entirely with their own history, in which Men appear seldom and Hobbits are not mentioned at all. Yet it is clear that Hobbits had, in fact, lived quietly in Middle-Earth for many long years before other folk became even aware of them." - Fellowship of the Ring Prologue

[@tbirdguy1]

Its an amazing piece of art. Its already surpassed my expectations, and I need more of it. The level of hate its recieved is not deserved. There has been a lot of folks using media to fit their politics. This show is above that, its just good. Let people enjoy things.

[@elck3]

Not for me, but glad you like it. Also no disrespect, but it’s not politically motivated to say it’s not for me.

[@hectorminator]

@@elck3 then you’re not who T-Bird Guy was talking about and you don’t have to reply. = )

[@edlyngaus8733]

Great beginning gentlemen!!!🙂 Your comments during this is helping me With whats going on. Waiting for the next! Thanks for sharing! 😁

[@amandadougherty6615]

Agustin- your new glasses look fantastic!!

[@theragingviking9177]

YES, you have a lotr nerd there to explain things, that makes me so happy! New sub, you guys are great!

[@joemiller361]

0.1 seconds in and Auggie is OBVIOUSLY ready to go. Go off ya nerd prince. Edit: Okay but John Carter was awesome and I'm glad you enjoyed it! I really am excited to see where it goes after episode 2, I think it's gonna be a good time

[@hotelsierra86]

Can’t believe how they made the Elves so ethereal and angelic. Peter Jackson take note.

[@alexp3462]

loved this, hope you keep up with the show 👍

[@KayJose337]

So excited for this show from you guys

[@scarlettsugar8159]

Yay!! I've been waiting all day to see y'alls reaction!

[@djoscartj]

Awesome first episode, I was hyped, and I'm continuing that hype! It's great to hear the commentary and explanations by Agustin for those of us that are not well versed in the LOTR lore and for the most part have only watched the movies (I did read the Hobbit a long time ago).

[@antoniohollandjr4294]

Alot of the stuff they haven't shown is because they don't have the rights to all the stories.

[@indoctrinationtheory1468]

Thanks for the recap - your reactions were all so similar to my own. Really enjoying this show so far and can't wait to see where the story takes us!

[@grayclaw1391]

I have read all of the books of the Lord of the Rings and the battles in the books in my minds eye were vivid. I have not seen all of the movies but bit and pieces, however recently I have seen some of the battle scenes and man they were incredible to watch. The scenes in these movies were almost what I have seen in my minds eye while reading these books. I am looking forward in seeing these shows with your perspective. thanks

[@JacobLGonzales]

i watched this Friday and I equally wanted to see your reaction! I can't wait for the next episodes!

[@Boshuda1977]

John Carter for the world! Awesome movie! I'm also a pasty white dude and have always felt welcomed! 😉😆😁👍 Keep up the fantastic work guys you are my go to for reaction videos!💗

[@YodatheHobbit]

I feel like the point Gigalad was making about galadriel was her possibility of turning to the dark side that he felt, as we saw in Lord of the rings.

[@brandonjenkins723]

They didn’t show the spider scenes because they only have the rights to LOTR, Hobbit, and The Appendices; which means they only have access to stories from the 2nd and 3rd ages. Anything Silmarilion or 1st age is off limits

[@Spartan-qw2tr]

I agree i like coming to this channel for a sense of positivity in reviews

[@TomVCunningham]

I'm a John Carter fan too! It's such a great throwback adventure movie! I weep for the two sequels we never got. What a bummer.

[@jefferickson5833]

I liked the first 2 episodes. They weren't amazing but I will definitely keep watching.

[@grafffuller3265]

They cannot use ANY things from The Silmarillion. They ONLY have the rights to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The Second Age is mostly just an outline in the Appendicies of The Return of the King. So...that is why they didn't use Ungoliant in THAT scene with the Two Trees of Valinor. This looks fantastic.

[@Soutar3DG]

They can however use things that are from the Simarillion/Unfinished Tales but referenced in the books they have the rights to.

[@grafffuller3265]

@@Soutar3DG - Yes, that is why they could show the Trees and parts of the First Age. That is a narrow margin. They cannot flesh it out with details.

[@Soutar3DG]

@@grafffuller3265 Exactly, and if they want to, they have to ask really nicely to the Tolkien estate, and they can just be like, nope.

[@grafffuller3265]

@@Soutar3DG - Yes, and Christopher Tolkien (who held the rights to The Silmarillion) was adamant BEFORE is death that The Silmarillion would NEVER be adapted. He lead the charge against any of the adaptations that have EVER been made. He HATED what Peter Jackson did...and vowed it would EVER happen with what he protected from his father. Which...from our perspective...is sad...for we truly feel that they are currently doing a really good job (so far...seen two episodes)...it could all turn to sh*t in the end, but we doubt it. What can you do? BUT, to do the best you can with what you are given...a very Tolkien-esque attitude, we think. Have a wonderful day.

[@Fossil924]

I liked the first 2 but LOVE Disney+ release setup about 1 chapter/episode per week instead of Netflix's binge thingy! The series is graphically AMAZING!

[@maceofbass9295]

Love you guys, and love that there's a positive platform for media consumption out here right now. It's a tough time to just... enjoy things? and you three are all about that, which is awesome. Cheers Oh and about Elrond: he was born in Beleriand (in Middle-Earth) late in the 1st Age, and he had never been to Valinor. He was also half-elven, but chose the immortal life of the Elves. His brother, Elros, chose the mortal life of men and became the 1st king of Numenor!

[@dimitrisnikoloulis4071]

For me a decent work for little sourced material script. If you don't like the series , be sure you will love serie's soundtrack . Bear McCreary's compositions are fantastic and epic!

[@aikozutigana8465]

Dude, I loved the Disney 2012 film John Carter too! 😎

[@Shelma32Reactions]

Great reaction & absolutely love what you guys say afterwards.

[@mstexbex]

I heard on Nerd of the Rings channel that Amazon is limited by rights restrictions to use story points from The Silmarillion, so omitting Ungoliant, the Valar, and Beleriand are have a lot to do with those rights restrictions.

[@challiray]

was waiting on this one...

[@BrandonCorreiaNetwork]

Been waiting for this!!!

[@Mailrobot]

To clarify some things Agustín said: 1) They don't have the rights to the Silmarillion, so they can't talk about Ungoliant. However, they could have talked about Feanor and the Silmarils, but they did omit it in the prologue to make it more concentrated in the main plot. 2) Tolkien never said Hobbits started existing in the Third Age. What he said is that the Dunedain met them in the Third Age and the Elves had no record of them. But even within the Legendarium it is speculated they may have been a branch of Men that existed mostly as long as they have. So this idea that "they don't exist" in this time period is complete bollocks.

[@tscarb]

Right. Elrond was born in middle earth

[@therealtwiggyleaf]

Great reaction video. 😎😎 Many thanks, Guys!

[@reach9111]

Im the whitest person in scotland i love being part of the community guys!

[@Berndr]

In the book, Elrond is half elf so no he has never been to their homeland, great reaction and thanks for sharing

[@xTehOwn]

In the show too, in the amazon extras about the characters is described as an half elf.

[@darcelmccoy]

I almost didn’t recognize young Ned Stark

[@henrietta9206]

🤣👍

[@davidmyers218]

I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! POSITIVITY - I AM A LIFELONG TOLKIEN FANATIC AND I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!

[@gonzo529]

I've watched a couple of other reviews and there is so much hate for this show, reading people's reviews is about the same. I'm a die-hard JRRT fan, been reading them since I was 14 (am 43 now) and though I understand the show took a lot of 'license,' according to some of the experts, with the show, changing things up a bit adding characters here and there, I am watching this from the point of view as an 'alternate universe' of Tolkiens world, kind of like how the MCU has many alternate universes, with completely different story lines of the same characters and so far... I CAN'T WAIT FOR EPISODE #3! Came in with low expectations, but much like the great author Neil Gaiman said after he watched the pre-screening, I am impressed and looking forward to where the story goes. I really don't care what color skin the characters have, even knowing that JRRT wrote his stories based on Anglo-Saxon and Norse myths, he created a world that we should all be able to enjoy. I am so glad I found a group that also appreciates this new show.

[@Persephone_Personified]

...Neil Gaiman has been tweeting about the show..but it’s not been positive. . . 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Battlenude]

Great react guys!

[@frkzoid]

As somebody who doesn't know much apart from watching the Trilogy, I enjoyed it more than I thought. I think releasing it now is a good decision with shows like House of the Dragon getting a positive response and even Ms Marvel and She Hulk.

[@Gabitolin2]

This is why I love you, guys: Hector - MARVEL/DC expert. Adam - STAR WARS master. Agustín - LOTR lover. My favourite 3 things!!!

[@haeundaemoon7816]

19:41 "Jason Bourne, it's Jesus Christ" Memes aside I really like the details you guys pointed out and can't wait to see what you think of the 2nd episode

[@akdollface007]

I love this series (so does my ride or die for LOTR sister). I’m so happy to watch your reactions. It is truly amazing quality.

[@Battlenude]

Just keep in mind guys, this series production does NOT include content rights for Silmarilion. Is it a big thing..? its a Billion$ reason big thing

[@clem1257]

The reason for the absence of more details about the origins/stuff happening in Valinor/war with Morgoth is that Amazon doesnt have the rights for the First Age. And yes it's stupid from the Tolkien estate to give rights the second age but not the first. So no we won't see more things from the past in the show.

[@DrexPlays]

visually STUNNING. don't feel a real connection yet to the story or any of the characters at this point in the first two episodes but curious to see what the rest of the season has to offer. I'm hopeful

[@seansilence2697]

I can understand that. I think most of these first 2 episodes have been setting up everything. We'll probably get more characterization in the next few episodes.

[@pillsburryDoughFun]

Legit RESPECT & APPRECIATE you guys review. The reviews out there are just butt hurt people. Going in with a clear mind and no expectations I kept being awe and wowed at the designs and vfx it was so clean!

[@PersonalStayOut]

While i have my own issues with the show, that's pretty much anything. I think the people that are hating on this show are just taking it too seriously. People need to learn to enjoy stuff, but they watch it with the presupposition that it's gonna be bad, so their minds automatically look for any possible issues and they focus on that instead of taking it in as a whole.

[@swizard0922]

I absolutely loved the first two episodes!!!

[@jmoney6782]

This show is so beautiful!! I loved they spent millions of dollars on each episode!