THE RINGS OF POWER SEASON 2 EPISODE 4 REACTION! Lord of the Rings • 2x4 Review and Breakdown

[@MommaBronkema]

His name isn't Harold. His title is Herald. It's like his job.

[@crimsondawn020]

THIS!!!!

[@m.i.n.k.y.m.o.o.]

@@MommaBronkema yes like a ‘speaker’ or ‘announcer’.

[@quirkyjoeAnimated]

Tell that to Larry Legolas

[@dmoonj]

@@quirkyjoeAnimated 😆😂👍

[@StephenDukenski]

I’m hoping they were joking?

[@marjoe32]

Ent Wives were such a good thing to put in, so much with so little. Every emotional episode

[@GoatLuffy_97]

I may be in the minority here, but I'm very much enjoying the Harfoot storyline, and not just the adjacent stuff with Probably Gandalf. They're totally gonna find the Shire by the end of the series.

[@jesusrivas9414]

Agreed.

[@ianterrellbrown]

I thought their storyline and Elrond/Durins was the best executed parts of Season 1

[@hanozitravel]

🔴 Fun fact: the word “sûzat” which the Stoors use to reference a green Eden actually translates to “Shire”! I love seeing these Hobbit origins

[@wisemoon40]

Yes, in Tolkien’s world Westron was the common language in Western Middle Earth. And “Suza” is Westron for “a division or province”, in other words, “shire”.

[@mcdudely]

Galadriel reminding us why she a bad B.

[@HammyLovesTech]

Hector: “She can get it” (This was before I saw Hector say the female Ent could get it 😂)

[@mcdudely]

@@HammyLovesTech lmaooo!! Oh Hector.

[@bensenzo]

And she's a mommy. God she's beautiful 😊

[@alexisbk9576]

I know a lot of people said ep 4 is their least favorite of the season so far, but it is MY favorite so far! Loved it! So happy to finally see Tom Bombadil. I have been waiting for this for over twenty years since I first read the Fellowship. And Galadriel’s fighting at the end was amazing!

[@JimEvansart]

Same here! I am also confused on everyone who keeps saying the stranger is Gandalf. They LITERALLY said there were 2 of them..they're the BLUE WIZARDS!

[@JesseDavis]

Dito

[@wtimmins]

People liked it the least??? The hell? My favorite.

[@alexisbk9576]

@@wtimmins comments on the Nerd of the Rings channel. Not a very positive, friendly channel like Heroes Reforged.

[@extracheddar]

@@JimEvansartI’m not convinced he’s a blue wizard yet. I’m pretty convinced that he’s Gandalf but that they are adapting the blue wizard storylines but using Gandalf and probably Saruman (even though I really hope that’s not Saruman)

[@AnnaN-rn7ox]

The way Estrid runs off at first after Arondir and Isildur drown in the mud was the funniest moment for me. The moment when Winterblossom gives Arondir a flower was so sweet it brought me to tears

[@AngelaSealana]

Theo's promise was probably one his mom had him make to continue to care for the people as the healer.

[@dreamerd5360]

This was my favorite episode of the show so far. Tom is amazing... "He knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless" ✨

[@Pixlriffs]

Hector never got to finish his thought about D&D, it’d be great to see you guys play! If your friends aren’t available to DM I’d happily volunteer after seeing how much you guys enjoy this show and Willow. Just whenever you play, make sure one of your characters ends up being called Harold Elrond 😂

[@Leo619858]

Thanks Hector, I will never look at maple syrup the same way again LOL. Also "There are many nameless ones in this forest, I will name this one....supper." is now my favorite line for Lord of the Rings, along with "Toss me..."

[@TheDeathlyPrince]

The saddest part about the episode was realizing that the Entwives are potentially extinct by the time of the movies in the Third Age. I mean, that flower tree lady was right to be pissed!

[@Krobra91]

her name is winterbloom.. her the entives had their gardens near the gates of mordor, now called the brown lands. They nurtured the earth and helped it grow. While tolkien never wrote down what happened to them, we know they didn't go extinct, most likely they were killed when the gardens were destroyed. My assumption would be that since Sauron wasn't god like enough to create, which is why he turned rocks in trolls a mockery to ents, and tortured elves to become moriandor and eventually orcs, he probably had them killed off to harness their powers and magic to fuel his own industry. I wouldnt be surprised if he used the remains of the entwives and their powers for example to buld Barad dur

[@starhawk63]

I choose to believe the Ents and Entwives found each other again, after LOTR.

[@legaultrants]

Sorry to correct, but throwing it out there - Legolas and Elrond are not related.

[@anni.68]

Theoretically Oropher could be from Thingol's family, too, just like Ciran and Celeborn.

[@Sir_AlexxTv]

I love the actor playing Arondir he's doing a good job, not talking about some of the writing, just his acting.

[@JeM130177]

LOOOOOL Harold Elrond 😂😂😂😂 I think you’re looking for “Herald”. It’s like a title. His name is Elrond Peredhel 😂

[@jenniferharper5236]

Half-Elven. I thought it was a really clever way to introduce the idea that Elrond was alone and that he had probably experienced several racist micro aggressions throughout the centuries. Like in the early eps of S1: “Oh, sorry Herald Elrond, you’re not invited to the Council-elf lords only…” Notice that all full elves in positions of power were called Lord / Lady. Elrond had access to the highest levels, but he was given the job title of Herald to justify his presence. Elrond is possibly viewed as the slacker twin just hanging out making social media posts and working as a PA to Gil-Galad, while Elros founded a dynasty upon an island kingdom, albeit a mortal choice. It makes me giggle to think about that idea.

[@Nexyyy7]

the scene with the entwife talking about how she took care of the forest for thousands of years is so good, made me tear up 🥲

[@mythiccow3585]

Absolutely love this review. First time on this channel. Definitely earned a new sub. There’s a lot of people, majority of those who have read “The Silmarillion” are really criticizing everything single detail about this show and how there’s things that aren’t exactly lore accurate and because of that, those same people are being very negative toward the show. Then there’s y’all that just absolutely love the show, love the visuals, the story, etc. It’s nice to see genuine people really love this show for what it is and what it has to offer. Sure there may be things that you don’t like which is to be expected but it dosent ruin the whole show like it’s doing for other people. 10/10 review! Can’t wait to watch the next one ❤

[@SerenityValley84]

The Barrow-Wights were very cool looking, loved the Ents as well!

[@primal1233]

I like the fight scene at the end with the Galadriel fighting the orcs

[@nancyhayes9958]

Useless bit of trivia for the episode: the clan that Smeagol belonged to was a branch of the Stoors.

[@samuraiko]

Love the nods to the Harfoots finding the Stoors! And I like that they didn't make Tom an absolute idiot; you see hints of JUST how powerful he is, but he's more like the Laughing Buddha. And yes, them including the Entwives is lovely. :) (As for who the Dark Wizard is, it almost seems TOO easy that he's Saruman... given that the two Blue Wizards went to the East, I'm wondering if this is one of them instead.)

[@rafaelreyes5077]

Alright. So before I tape up my nerd glasses and put them back on, just quick word about those who have an aversion to this show because it's new and not Tolkien enough. Yup. You are right. But nothing will ever be Tolkien enough again because he is long gone. RIP. You can't replicate that genius so... how about enjoying some continuing stories in the genre he created? Anyway, loved this epi. Great fan service with Tom and the Ents. Justified the title. They truly are the Eldest.

[@legaultrants]

I can't tell if you're joking about the herald thing.... herald is a title, for those who don't know. like lieutenant or captain.

[@jasonmarbach]

I never read Tom Bombadil with a West Country accent, but of course he has one, lol. I really love this show, man. It’s so good.

[@pseud0nul]

It takes the plot forward because we see meaningful scenes on screen in my humble opinion

[@hbarz1066]

The Numenoreans are said to have engaged in rampant deforestation during their imperial era in Middle Earth. It would be interesting if this forest, and potentially the Ent Wives, gets destroyed not by Sauron or the Orcs, but by the Numenoreans.

[@lordfoul6259]

Tom Bombadil is like the Yoda of Middle Earth he's the most mysterious character Tolkien made cause he literally has no backstory and he's the only character that can resist the power of The One Ring

[@djoscartj]

I immediately took him as a metaphor for "God". He even say's he's older than time and all things.

[@bryansmith5727]

@@djoscartj Time and all things were created by Illuvutar, the single creator, who started The Song that created EVERYTHING, assumable including Tom.

[@lordfoul6259]

@djoscartj that's one of the big theories that he's Illuvatar in human form

[@mark2graves-movies689]

Love this show. Glad to follow along with you

[@Aishakenya824]

After watching this episode, I’m almost certain we’re seeing the two Blue wizards! I could be completely wrong of course, but im hoping im right since we’ve never seen them on screen. I believe their whereabouts in this time frame are pretty vague, so it’ll be fascinating to learn more about them.

[@mojodojo3283]

The Entwife "Winterbloom" is voiced by Olivia Williams(The Sixth Sense, Peter Pan), while the Ent "Snaggleroot" is voiced by Jim Broadbent(Hot Fuzz, Game of Thrones).

[@quirkyjoeAnimated]

Jim Broadbent also Professor Slughorn in the Harry Potters. Ciran Hinds (Dark Wizard) also Aberforth (less dark wizard) in the last Harry Potter.

[@ChrisPayneHBTW]

@@quirkyjoeAnimatedCiaran Hinds is also Mance Rayder in Game of Thrones. All these British actors cross pollinate lol

[@MiniOne82]

Cool to learn Winterbloom was voiced by English Actress Olivia Williams.

[@Phi1618033]

Elrond is not directly related to Legolas. While Elrond's mother Elwing is Sindarin, and Legolas' father Thranduil is Sindarin, they are still very much distantly related.

[@HeroesReforged]

How much red string do I need to connect them?

[@thevagrantgaming]

@@HeroesReforged Enough to where we don’t have any evidence that they are related at all until going to the origin of the Sindar elves. I don’t think we’ve ever had anything that hinted at them being related.

[@Sif3r]

"Harold" bahahahaha. Herald, dudes.....HERALD!

[@HeroesReforged]

Harold

[@skinnyjax]

@@HeroesReforged The Elf Formerly Known As Elron, will now shall be called Harold. End of story.

[@quirkyjoeAnimated]

We don't have places like Rhun in the UK. That's Tenerife. Also worth noting that they shot over 20 hours of landscape footage of New Zealand when they were there for season one, so they could use bits of it throughout the following seasons.

[@monosito59]

Aw man, Hector's comment about getting a friend to GM a d&d for them got lost in the trik-o-trrree Estrid pulled. But that would be dope as hell.

[@eryniel95]

- Elrond is the great-grandson of Galadriel´s cousin Turgon (no Legolas relation) - s2 was filmed un UK and Spain - Stoors (along with Harfoots and Fallohides) were ancestors of Hobbits before they settled down in the Shire - you guys are so right, haters of this show should READ THE BOOKS before complaining!!!!!

[@kenllixx]

That place is spain... and yeap Bombadil is perfect!

[@AnimatedEffigy]

Evil Wizard has to be the Witch King. The idea that Gandalf has to fight him and Sauron lines up. Also, Herald guys, not Harold. Its a title.

[@georgesisson8351]

@@AnimatedEffigy can’t be witch king because Sauron hasn’t made the other rings yet and witch king was a Nazgûl

[@Dan-rx5us]

@@AnimatedEffigy the witch king was a man

[@quirkyjoeAnimated]

@@georgesisson8351 They mean he's the witch king before he gets the ring and becomes the witch king.

[@grayden4138]

@@quirkyjoeAnimated He still can't be the Witch King. The Witch King was a mortal. The Dark Wizard is an Maiar, like Gandalf (and possibly one of the Blue Wizards sent to Middle Earth looooong before Saruman, Radagast, and Gandalf came. 'Istar' is the elvish equivalent of Wizard. I think it means "wise one" or something close to that.

[@ChrisPayneHBTW]

Witch King is a man and one of the nine Nazgûl from the Nine Kings given the rings, which haven’t been created yet.

[@CafeDeDuy]

The voice of the Entwife is THE Olivia Williams. You’ve most likely seen her films before. I know her mostly as Mrs Darling from the 2003 Peter Pan, but she’s done many things

[@JesseDavis]

I am pretty sure Adar will convince Galadriel that they are on the same side of this specific fight against Sauron and that will make Elrond think the ring has corrupted her/tricked her even more

[@quirkyjoeAnimated]

I think when Elrond arrives, Adar has Galadriel in a cage though.

[@bensenzo]

Exactly. He will propose they work together again Sauron. Like enemy of my enemy is an ally kind of thing Because Galadriel will tell him Sauron is still around and he's Halbrand

[@anthonywilliams5475]

I have a feeling this show is turned around and is about to be so good from now on

[@anni.68]

Ok, you asked for it 😄Elrond's mother is the granddaughter of Beren and Luthien (the Elf-lady Aragorn sings about in Fellowship of the Ring). And Luthien is the daughter of King Thingol of Doriath. Thingol was a) the only guy _ever_ who was married to one of the Gods of Middle-earth and b) he was killed by Dwarves in a fight over a precious necklace that held one of the Silmarils. And _that_ is the beginning of the bad relationship between the Wood-elves and the Dwarves. Anyway....Thingol is the great great grandfather of Elrond. Legolas' grandfather Oropher used to live in Thingol's kingdom, too, but if he is related to Thingol or not is not known. The thing is, because Elrond's mother was the great-granddaughter of a Maiar, a lower rank god like Gandalf, she could change her physical form. She hopped with one of the Silmarils into the ocean and changed into a sea bird :) Elrond is channeling his mother when he hops with the rings from that cliff. Even on his costume are pattern of feathers and wings.

[@skinnyjax]

This has been my very favorite episode so far. Tom made me cry, the Ents made me cry, meetings the Stoors and hearing their story made me cry! I was a happy mess by the end of the episode.

[@Natatae_ako]

This is my favorite episode so far.❤

[@observeNaturalevolution]

((HATERS))They know it's not really canon. And no one has the BALLS to create a story that is word for word from the books. Even Tolkien himself never included some stories or didn't have time to incorporate characters and such before he died. (He was freestyling his world while writing anyways)But the nitpicking is DAMNCRAZY. 😂 Thank you guys for enjoying the show for what it is.

[@Queen-fn4ly]

It's great that ppl are enjoying the show 🎉

[@AmyL._orcgirl]

I have read so much Terry Pratchett that my mind auto-completes "A wizard's staff" completely differently to how the show does😂

[@Halafas]

That ent stuff was simply magic.

[@cassieo]

I agree with “this was a great episode.” So many bad reactions on YT, for whatever reason-how can people complain when you get Entwives, Barrow-wights, and Adar?! And I am excited to see how the Stoors save the Harfoot girls and move West to escape the dark wizard’s influence. It’s dangerous there in Rhûn, it’s no place for Halflings to thrive.

[@flynngames4703]

I’m enjoying this season. The hobbits are so fun to watch.

[@Ringking-ws7bz]

I think Gandalf Will heal it and thats why he always protected the shire to give them a home

[@Nexyyy7]

2:54 because it is real, the main DP of the show said on instagram that it's a real location for the most part which they then enhanced with visual effects for the background

[@mikegershon8528]

Another thing I just thought of rewatching part of your commentary is I feel crucial. When Galadriel gives Elrond the ring, she demonstrates that it has no hold over her and cannot corrupt her. If she had any avarice in her, or if the ring was tainted, she would have had a much harder time giving it up. It shows the 3 rings have no control over the Elves.

[@This-is-the-way786]

I absolutely love this show and have from the beginning. It fulfills my wish to dive deep into a world full of mystery, magic, creatures of all kinds, gorgeous scenery etc. etc. I find it easy to follow even though I have not read any of the books, I've only watched the movies. Thank you for your reaction!

[@SFAutor]

I loved season one and think the new sesaon is absolutely amazing. To all haters: Go back to your books, you are not ready for this show yet. 😉

[@derplaga]

I agree that was a very Good episode, I watched it as well before watching your reviews. People need to just enjoy the series without judging the small things. Season 2 is good too so far so good.

[@Martin-bf3by]

Its the Mithril that has healing powers.. Its how Frodo survives the troll in Moria and all this time we thought Elrond had great healing powers when he saves Frodo but in secret, he actually just had a piece of mithril in his sock drawer the whole time 🤣

[@ChrisHaar]

When I first saw the chains fly from that grave all I could think was that Pinhead was going to pop out and say "We have such sights to show you." 😂

[@hectorminator]

Jesus wept.

[@jesusrivas9414]

That was a really great episode 👍🏼

[@cubonemaker5080]

The guano reference though 🫡

[@mikegershon8528]

Guys another great reaction video. I have been reading Tolkien since 1967 and I am truly enjoying this season. One thing though, this particular barrow downs geography is wrong. The Shire cannot be near where the barrow downs are because this is taking place near Rhun, which is a great distance away from where the Shire will be established. And, the actual barrow downs near the Shire was near Bree, and contained the burial tombs of the Princes of Cardolan. And Cardolan had not been established until centuries later. But this has no bearing on how I feel about the show, which is extremely positive.

[@darrinnoble]

I swear Tom Bombadil lives in southern Colorado. That whole canyon land looks like my backyard.

[@Matt-tq9nd]

Love yalls reactions, especially because Agustin loves this franchise! Just some fun factoids to answer some of y'all's questions/comments. 2:40 Herald: an official messenger bringing news. 4:33 No, Elrond and Legolas are not related by blood: Elrond Half-elven, Elrond was the son of Eärendil and Elwing, and descended from all three tribes of the Elves, a Maia, and all three houses of the Edain. Legolas The son of Thranduil, King of Mirkwood, and the grandson of Oropher, Legolas's mother is not named in Tolkien's works.

[@HeroesReforged]

Harold

[@Matt-tq9nd]

@@HeroesReforged 🤣🤣

[@DJHolte]

@@HeroesReforged And Tom Bombadil's real name is "He-Are-Old".

[@pseud0nul]

I believe Rhun is shot in the canary island !

[@nancyhayes9958]

Tenerife. I cheated and looked it up.

[@zulawoo]

I just remembered why the dark wizard seemed so familiar, and that's because he's dumbledores brother in the harry potter movies. Another wizard.

[@quirkyjoeAnimated]

Not the only Harry Potter wizard in this episode either...

[@KayeleeBarr]

29:04 I died the orc makin noises in the background 😂😂🤣

[@wisemoon40]

Legolas was a Sindar elf (wood elf) like Arondir. He wasn’t related to Elrond. Fun fact: Elrond eventually marries Celebrían…who is Galadriel’s daughter.

[@bensenzo]

Regarding the haters of this show, when you engage with them or watch their content you notice either one of 3 things: they either didn't watch or never watched the show; or they do watch but don't pay attention or are busy nitpicking things to get triggered about; or they do watch but are too stupid to actually understand what is going on. It's very rare they have valid criticism. They claim they know the lore but when you engage with them you realize they actually don't know anything. Some were criticizing Cirdan having a beard😅😅 And they like claiming that people who like this show are pretending to like it. That's how highly they think of themselves, that they think they know what other people actually like or not😅 And then you look at the stuff they actually watch, then it all makes sense 😅😅 There's a channel called Nerdrotic or something. He has been bashing this show from the beginning till now and if you watch his videos, you notice these things and his videos are a bunch of nothingness And his sheep followers fall for it and give him views and clicks and make him money by feeding his ego and they get nothing in return. All of those channels are like that😅

[@Howler452]

My only issues with this episode is the editing felt all over the place, and I wish the ent's voices had a bit more reverb closer to Treebeards. But otherwise an excellent episode.

[@Bartoszbolechow]

Guys, I really like to watch you, but you should know it’s perfectly ok to have the eyes wet during particularly beautiful scenes (like with the ents) without immediately hiding it with jokes ;)

[@hectorminator]

We share a lot of tears between each other on this channel, don't worry that we don't. We also share a lot of laughs, because we like cracking each other up.

[@yeshuasaves7882]

the show is good people are nit picking about hair and looks but who cares I think its cool especially to follow gandalfs journey

[@zulawoo]

After season 1, I knew what to expect and adjusted my expectations of season 2. I enjoy the show for what it is, great visuals, great action, set in a very cool world, and just keep the whole 'lore' thing a bit further in the back of my mind. Really anjoying it so far.

[@Kennia1998]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ happy to see your reaction!!!

[@mrs.manrique7411]

@19:07 Estrid is saving her key that will get her out of her shackles.

[@m.i.n.k.y.m.o.o.]

Rory Kinnear is a brilliant Tom Bom. ❤ 👏 (v.different to tanner in James Bond 😊).

[@quirkyjoeAnimated]

I like how he introduced himself like Bond does - "Bombadil, Tom Bombadil, license to sing"

[@m.i.n.k.y.m.o.o.]

@@quirkyjoeAnimated 🤣

[@mikkiedii4782]

You know that one orv in LOTR that goes: "This fellow aint dead, this is how she likes to feast"

[@dsummers555]

Is grand elf a hint for gandalf?

[@INTKOG]

Tell me why I knew the 5th element reference immediately 😹😹😹

[@HeroesReforged]

You have class and taste.

[@djoscartj]

LOL I also thought Tom Bombadil was a Jack Black lookalike, and thought Merimac was Dev Patel 😅 I also got Christian God vibes from how Tom was introduced. The branch that the Istar tries to break off the tree looks exactly like Gandalf's staff from the LOTR movies.

[@unbowedqueen]

Galadriel is Elrond’s future mother in law!

[@emelienevander]

Love the ending song. Reminds me of Duran Duran ❤

[@quirkyjoeAnimated]

Rufus Wainwright was an interesting choice to sing for sure. I hope the next episode reminds us of Durin Durin.

[@테스트유튜브배우-x5c]

요즘 볼것이 없는데 그나마 힘의 반지는 보는중.

[@stealahb]

i am now pondering the notion of a lotr esque FF crossover. lort. that aside, i am loving rings of power; more joy every episode.

[@ChrisHaar]

I believe the desert scenes was filmed in Spain. Also, Winterbloom is voiced by Olivia Williams.

[@duygumdakiler]

I hope you were kidding about herald 😆 great episode great reaction 🥰

[@TheDeathlyPrince]

"BACK TO THE SHADOW!"

[@JordanMcIntyre]

After an average first season, I found the first 3 episodes a step up. Though I’m finding the harfoot story line to be lacklustre. This episode just had no focus with the dialogue being a let down. Everything with Sauron and celebrimbor is great. I think view ratings dropping off shows that this show is hanging in the balance whether it will be around for much longer.

[@errolfernsstudios]

I DONT LIKE IT. I LOVE IT.

[@Nexyyy7]

4:22 none lol, Legolas is a sindar, a wood elves from greenwood, elrond's father was Earendil so they have nothing in common basically

[@muskratflats]

Did we just witness an enemy or my enemy is my friend moment between Lady G and Adar?

[@thelodownshow313]

Love it. Keep it going

[@JeM130177]

I don’t believe Legolas and Elrond are particularly related. Legolas is from Mirkwood (previously named Greenwood..presumably the same Arondir says he is from)

[@MeliDMR93]

Day 2 of asking if you guys would upload your arcane s1 reactions to youtube before s2 drops 😅

[@HeroesReforged]

Yes.

[@moottroopinc5876]

guys the stranger and the dark wizard are the blue wizards of the east one that fell to evil other fought to stop it. keeping the east from joining the dark lord

[@michaelphillips3148]

Great fun!

[@djwright86]

Desert scenes not the UK🤦🏾‍♂, shot in Tenerife...Canary Islands

[@leahmarie112]

Guys no 😂. Harald is a position/title in the nobility. Elrond has a high status and is the official “Harald” of the High King.

[@HeroesReforged]

Harold

[@leahmarie112]

@@HeroesReforged was testing you ;)

[@fozzy6291]

It breaks lore pretty severely, but the show is entertaining. I'm a stickler for staying true to the original material so it annoys me a bit, but it's not the car crash some people are making it out to be.

[@Manx36]

Neither Saruman or Gandalf are on middle earth now so if this is Gandalf, they’ve changed the story and pushed events forward. The dark wizard is one of the blue wizards, the first two wizards to ever be sent to middle earth and the books touch on them barely but it’s thought that they both turned to darkness out in the far reaches and were never heard from again, this might be giving insight into one of them. The Gandalf thing feels like a misdirect, I’m still not sure who he is, it’s so early for Gandalf, unless they are going to make it like he establishes the shire for the Hobbits and leaves and then comes back years before the Hobbit takes place and the Lotr starts. I love the show, when people start ragging on it, bye. I’ve even had to drop watching people who are reviewing the show because their hate isn’t based on anything, or at least anything they want to say out loud because I’m finding repeatedly it eventually comes out that they don’t like the diversity in the cast, it doesn’t stick to every written word in the book, news flash no film ever done on Tolkien’s works ever does. What was interesting in this episode is that we learn that Sauron didn’t just use necromancy in LOTR, he had perfected the talent long before corrupting the wraith riders, that was cool to see. I love this show, is it perfect, no and I don’t care because it’s close enough for me.

[@TheCookster64]

For the 1,234,567th time, Gandalf doesn't appear until the third age! PERIOD. And where did this 'dark wizard' come from? It's always been assumed the two blue wizards came together in the 2nd age. Maybe one came before the other and went dark.

[@nancyhayes9958]

I’d much prefer the Blue wizards to any of the known three. For one thing, one of my favorite parts of Gandalf’s backstory is that Cirdan gave him the third elven ring, Narya, the ring of Fire.

[@Sif3r]

Oh just get a grip! It's an adaptation and they're telling the tale of the blue wizards with what they have (A story we've never had on screen before). So just grow up! If it's Gandalf, who cares? Gandalf the blue. He's already been grey and white, what's another colour? I bet you defend the movies with your life, right? In fact, I bet you haven't even read the books and just quote other people. You probably think Aragorn in the movies is exactly like he is in the books too lol

[@anni.68]

„That Olórin [Gandalf], as was possible for one of the Maiar, had already visited Middle-earth and had become acquainted not only with the Sindarin Elves and others deeper in Middle-earth, but also with Men, is likely, but nothing is (has yet been) said of this.“ (J.R.R. Tolkien, The Peoples of Middle-earth - Part 2, Chapter XIII, "Last Writings, p.381")