Trying to CONVINCE someone to watch Rings of Power.

[@marcogenovesi8570]

The roleplaying skill of Sir Nathan must be commended.

[@AATCathala]

I can't imagine the pain he's going through that, though....

[@phillipgraf4856]

A better performance than I could have given, for sure. That took some skill for him to fight off the tears.

[@v.lighting3530]

He is a better actor already than all the cast combined

[@saraeissa4954]

He did really good being objective

[@Azdaja13]

A guy on a train once struck a conversation with me and he started talking about Rings of Power Plus Privilege and how he hadn't seen it. He asked first about what I was reading, which was Wheel of Time: The Shadow Rising and I started talking about how bad Wheel of Prime was, and then described Rings of Power Plus Privilege to him and by the end, he was rather glad I'd saved him some money. It was actually quite an enjoyable chat.

[@ComradeCommissarYuri]

You did good work

[@seekertosecrets]

Nice. You saved that passenger some money.

[@dean_l33]

Are you a viewer of that Romanian too?

[@ComradeCommissarYuri]

@@dean_l33 you mean Vee?

[@marcogenovesi8570]

@@ComradeCommissarYuri are there other romanians?

[@FairPlayGaming]

If you have any interest in narrative design, then this show is perfect for you, as it will teach you everything that you should not do when making a show for a streaming service.

[@joesmutz9287]

Or just...in general The writing fails in almost every way

[@Tigrion]

ou yes as a tutorial to what not to do in filming this show gets 10/10

[@skiveman]

I'm enjoying this. New guys are funny, entertaining and Nathan is actually having an animated conversation.

[@rottenhead8385]

Nathan is a Star.

[@crapsound]

3mins 50secs, before Nathan caved in and went "this is really hard to defend". 😄 It's okay Nathan, at least you tried.

[@robcompton6099]

1:20 "Galadriel is a horrid c**t" - that sums up season 1 of RoP perfectly!

[@lucasmoreau]

Seing Nathan progressively bring the show down even harder than Markus is deliciously enjoyable

[@Alputherock]

I've already erased rings of power from my memory... to forget everything about it , cause this is what it deserve .

[@theeffete3396]

I did the more noble thing and vowed never to watch it in the first place.

[@gideondejongh838]

@@theeffete3396 I salute you kind sir.

[@FireCrack83]

@@theeffete3396 Well done my noble friend you are in good company here

[@Armin1983]

It just came to me, thanks to Nathan at 16:54 The message of RoP is that Sauron are the people we meet on the way. And that's beautiful, just as Tolkien would have written it.

[@e.c.winner7252]

“I think they did a good job the way they did it.” - Bilbo Raggin’s’s’s’s

[@Chilledintheshadows]

Trying to convince someone to watch rings of power (Challenge,Impossible)

[@Chilledintheshadows]

Also first love the content Shad.

[@walkir2662]

Also criminal.

[@Сайтамен]

Mission failed

[@arnehenkler8391]

The key to convince someone to watch Rings of Power is: lying, lying, lying.

[@hermitcard4494]

Drunk.

[@oscarstainton]

I know its done as an intellectual exercise, but I couldn't be on the side of "for" Rings of Power because the mental gymnastics would make me go mad.

[@isakaldazwulfazizsunus7564]

Just do what most of media did before the final episode aired: praise the visuals.

[@bloodyneptune]

The Sauron twist was so obvious that I can technically finally say I was right about a 'theory'. I like that it gave me that win. Its more of a 'participation ribbon' but im counting it

[@englishlady9797]

"just enjoy it.... just consume, don't nitpick". Leave your brain at the door.

[@sardonically-inclined7645]

The *only* good things about shit shows like like ROP and WOT is that they drew Shad's and Gary's attention and that got me to dive into the books and appreciate them, and the reviews and videos like this.

[@BuddyCthulhu886]

I tapped out after ep. 3. I prefer to experience my rage and disappointment vicariously through these fine gentleman. Thank you for your sacrifice boys, my family thanks you for not hearing me yell at the TV for 10 hours.

[@Chesemiser]

I taped out after the trailer

[@SergioLeonardoCornejo]

You shouldn't have watched even a single second of it. You knew it was going to be bad.

[@eastlynburkholder3559]

The not hobbits leave people behind and migrate continuously and hide from the other beings and yet do not navigate by the stars but are ignorant of navigating by the stars.

[@gideondejongh838]

@@Chesemiser I tapped out before the trailer even came out.

[@flonoiisana4647]

I stopped 20 minutes in the first episode. And I had to watch those 20 minutes on three separate occasions.

[@juusovuolle8251]

Mission: convince Tolkien fan to watch rings of power Difficulty ranking : S+

[@Alpha.Phenix]

Difficulty ranking: Lunatic+* There, fixed.

[@englishlady9797]

I know a Tolkien fan who gave it 4.5 Stars. Unbelievable I know.

[@juusovuolle8251]

@@englishlady9797 yeah he aint a Tolkien fan

[@Tigrion]

bruh S+ is doable id say this mission is pretty much impossible if you cant offer that set Tolkien fan money for therapy and a compensation for his/her time ^_^ as this show is simply not Tolkien it bouth itself from the Talkein estate copy right to some names races and locations and that is about it nothing else is Lord of the Rings in it and if this was the script they presented the estate I'm happy they didn't let them use more case and point the Wheel of Time garbage TV show (the book series is amazing i recommend it to any fantasy book reader/listener )

[@widgren87]

I think "coerce" would be a more honest title when it comes to making anyone watch that show...

[@Chilledintheshadows]

I’d say force lol

[@GeekNewz]

You can also bribe someone

[@EyeOfMagnus4E201]

Maybe “trick” or “fool into”.

[@ComradeCommissarYuri]

Don’t forget that one Dwarf goes all Sith Lord on her husband 😂

[@adamaccountname]

Next episode if he's just staring out into the distance, looking like he's in extreme pain, we'll know he watched it.

[@GeekNewz]

The only Mission Impossible movie that is truly impossible

[@justmoody5797]

If someone told me to watch Rings of power like that , I would be scared for my life.

[@BobanG.]

"The sword is a key." Brilliant 😂

[@Zorant0Zero]

I immediately thought "Keyblade? Is this Kingdom hearts?"

[@tk9780]

Knights Watch for some reason always reminds me of characters from Pratchett's Disc-World Night Watch.

[@Skye_Blue]

Poor Nathan was at such a disadvantage. But bless him, he did his best, which is more than the show deserves.

[@JamieHitt]

ALERT: I just saw the script for Amazon’s potential remake for the FotR. When Gandalf faces the Balrog, instead of “You cannot pass!” and “You shall not pass!” They/Them simply whispers, “Daddy chill.”

[@jonathancooper4914]

(Tears hair out.)

[@mischake]

This was more entertaining than the show

[@Brentisimo]

“Soon you’ll be as dead inside as we are.” 🤣 Nice summary right there!

[@connorhull9215]

There are historical instances of armies fighting difficult uphill battles and succeeding. In this battle however, Nathan is facing a 40 ft vertical wall with machicolations and archers on 24hr watch and has been given only toothpicks with which to build a ladder.

[@Señor-Donjusticia]

The only thing missing from this was Nathan and Marcus literally sitting on Tyrin’s shoulders while whispering in his ears.

[@benrex7775]

With a bit of editing that could be done. Also turn the brightness up for Marcus and add a red filter for Nathan.

[@Pauzix]

POV: you are Sauron. You've had it with all this middle earth and you are sailing away to start a new life as a blacksmith. What is that? A so-so looking blonde librarian in the middle of the ocean!? What a lucky coincidence - maybe this is going to be your true love. Oh crap it's Guyladriel.. well maybe you can change her outlook on things in world. Nope, not only she is stubborn like a mule, she is also super annoying. Thank God to Númenor sailors in the painted on armor, maybe you can ditch Guyladriel on the land. Ok, you've made it to the land but you can't be a blacksmith because of union rules. You get arrested, but the cell is quite comfortable. Crap, Guyladriel got arrested too! Turns out that she went to library and now thinks you are a king. Ok, you can work with that but Guyladriel is now besties with Queen Regent and they both boss you around and force you to go fight with them. You win the battle, everyone calls you a king, it's great. Oh crap you got stabbed, but surprisingly Guyladriel is useful and takes you to the Elves. You heal up and meet the greatest blacksmith in the world. Wait, he looks like a granny in a night gown... disappointing but hey he works with some cool new material and invites you to work with him. This is great! Oh crap it's Guyladriel again and she looks madder than ever. Shit she found out who you really are and starts bitching! Enough is enough, this time you definitely bail. Hey this volcano looks cool!

[@Rebecca_Violet]

This summary is perfect!

[@Meop79]

Roflmao, well done. Truly epic summary.

[@cristela4034]

Oh, I get it now! It's a comedy!

[@xiii0722]

God, this video idea turned out amazing!!!! Hope you can make potentially even more of these convince-arguments videos :D

[@derrickcrowe3888]

At least in this instance, since it was too easy with an endless number of bad things Marcus could have rattled off, I think it would have been more fun if both Marcus and Nathan were trying to convince him, but under the condition that they cannot outright lie. Would have been interesting to see them try to find good aspects and spin plot points in a positive way.

[@xiii0722]

@@derrickcrowe3888 I mean yea, but that's partly what made it so fun to watch as well(Nathan running into problems after defending it for a while)! And yay, they saw & liked my comment

[@chriscollins2095]

You should have mentioned the battle that culminates in a volcanic eruption. And everyone survives.

[@dinie693]

Love this kind of format

[@martin209200]

I think this type of a video could be a recurring series for the mega flops. If the guys genuinely prepare points and tried to defend it, it would be even more halierus than this.

[@BMO_Creative]

It's just sad how they made one of the most Powerful characters (Galadriel) and made her a sword wielding maniac!

[@Vinceprinve]

I am actually looking forward to season two just so I can watch you guys going mental on it and breaking it apart piece by piece:D Somehow you, and they/them, also, managed to make 4 hours of you ranting more enjoyable to watch 1 hour rings of prime! Just brilliant on both sides;)

[@lasselen9448]

Best episode of RoP so far, truly hilarious! A bit short compared to the usual 3 hours long episodes, but it's the epilogue I guess. I bet Nathan had to wash his mouth with lots of toothpaste and soap after that...

[@upschutt4842]

I bet they had to drug him to be this nice about the show

[@e.c.winner7252]

I love this so much. Thank you! 4:32 The best line…. “And they’re meant to be likable?” “Yes.” “I don’t like them.”

[@bkelly2310]

"Soon you'll be as dead inside as we are" 🤣

[@GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx]

So the major female hero of the age has a thing for bad boys? I guess that is believable 🤪

[@andreasdimopoulos5826]

Wait until he also hears that Guyladriel survived a literal Deathcloud of a Volcano at point frickin blank and she only had ash on her as if someone sprinkled her some just like how as kids we used to sprinkle golddust on our glue drawings

[@Sutatu]

I love the chemistry with the 2 new guys. One is quiet like Nathan and the other is explosive as Shad.

[@VicAusTaxiTruckie]

Would you like to ship Galadriel with Sauron? Stupid Sexy Sauron!

[@Eagl3xStrik3]

I like this trio dynamic!

[@st0rmrider]

Dwarf action... Maybe I should watch it after all...

[@taqresu5865]

If you want a legitimate argument to convince someone to watch Rings of Power, I would say; use it as a teaching tool on what not to do when creating shows and adapting beloved work. Cautionary tales are effective tools.

[@BKPrice]

I would challenge the Galadriel's character arc thing with the fact that they portray her as having lived long enough to become the most perfectest warrior woman evar and be amazing at everything she does but she hasn't progressed at all in learning patience, respect, or any other way of not being an insufferable bitch.

[@rottenhead8385]

This is great. Truly Charming.

[@billsutherby]

I almost want to report this video because the title is a direct violation of KZbin TOS about encouraging self-harm.

[@EyeOfMagnus4E201]

18:27. The ratings of RoP out of ten: “two” and “I need therapy from it”. 🤣

[@simonflyer3677]

Gotta love that hope at the end "Hopefully I don't have to watch it". Also fun to see the unspoken question in Tyranth's eyes as they explain the show "How high do I have to be to watch this?" RIP Nathan's sanity

[@colestephens9256]

"Because reasons " possibly the best description of the show.

[@Сайтамен]

Nathan, don't push yourself too hard.

[@dallinadams9422]

Fun conversation! Quite a difficult one to argue for

[@jwstrock22]

"You're supposed to be defending it." "I am!" LMAO Nathan, after drawing the shortest of short straws, putting in a brave effort.

[@Alpha.Phenix]

Sir Nathan deserves at least a paid vaction after this video alone.

[@denkerbosu3551]

You can tell he got it the moment he heard of the Queen taking over her demented father.

[@LisaGrimm-LG]

I thought that the argument to watch TROP would be to watch it ironically to laugh at it... ...although having watched that trashfire I can't imagine doing even that and not throwing something at the screen

[@calumdeighton]

Normally, ever, I wouldn't tell someone to watch the Rings of Power. But for Tyrin. He must. I needs to know.

[@petermessinger1690]

Before watching this video I would like to state my opinion. I would rather remove my hemorrhoids with a rusty fork than even watch a trailer for rings of power. I also believe that everyone responsible for this travesty should be charged with copyright abuse, jailed and lifetime banned from from all entertainment media.

[@scottmalkinson6983]

I could see the man's soul leaving his body repeatedly.

[@thewarrior77550]

I must pray for this gents soul.

[@samwise8565]

This was hilarious! Can’t wait for the season 2 reviews haha

[@booshmcfadden7638]

"Convince me to watch RoP." No. "Ok." There, reality.

[@WildandFreesince01]

I made it to the sixth episode, I just couldn’t do it anymore the whole sword key thing and volcano was the last straw for me. ATTENTION! IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE ROP YET! SAVE YOUR SELF! DO NOT WATCH!!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

[@JontyLevine]

The best way to convince someone to watch Rings Of Power is by telling them to think of it as an inaccurate legendary account of the events in the second age, and any out-of-characterness can be attributed to that.

[@michelecastellotti9172]

i would legit just try to reach valinor with a boat rather than try to watch this show.

[@Benjamin15151515]

i like the new crew Good synergy :) you guys are doing well :)

[@andrewmapes4952]

For a moment at 2:42 I thought that Nathan called him Sourwrong

[@TheEldritchGod]

I am going to take a stab at the plot to this show... I loved the part where Galadriel Ebony Dark'ness Dementia Raven Way Targaryen (GEDDRWT) faced off against the german-orcs, "We have the mightiest armies in all of middle earth! What do you have that could defeat us?" Incelron just cracked his neck and said, "Magic, Mutherf*cker." Then Frodo said, "Crap. we're gonna need a bigger ring." so Gandalf told the Ents "run forrest run!" Then Don Lemonlas said, "We Haz RANGS!" while wearing T-shirt that read, "Ask Me About My Translucent Agenda." Then all the N*zis got blown up when the Gay Engola dropped two nukes: Body-Positive Man and Little Transboy. All Game of Thrones scholars agree that the scene where Rhaenyra whispers in Celeborn's ear “I hate pee on the toilet seat when I go to use it.” and then disconnects the machine that keeps him alive, perfectly delivered George JRR Martin's message of hope and healing for all wahmankind. Then Galadriel jumped into the ocean with Dory and started singing, "Just keep swimming." I have to admit, I did not like the part where the authot race swapped the ents. Ents are clearly White Birch, but those ents were OAK. Remember, Arboreal Pollen is Tree ejaculation, so the Ent orgy counts as interracial and should have the appropriate tags. Although they redeemed themselves when Scott Bakula quantum leaped into T(reebeard)'Challa. I was taken off guard when GEDDRWT and Rey Palpatine arrived in Wakanda to fookin scissor, and a white man said "we don't do that in here" and Rey replied, "are you Shuri about that?" My favorate part would have to be when Gandalf said, "Did you ever hear the tragedy of Morgoth? I thought not. It's not a story the Valar would tell you. It's a Maiar legend. Melkor was a Dark Lord, so powerful and so wise he could use the Silmarils to influence the Great Music to create life... He had such a knowledge of the unseen world that he could even keep the ones he cared about from losing their Facebook accounts if they posted the N-word. The dark side of the unseen world is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural. He became so powerful... the only thing he was afraid of was losing his power, which eventually, of course, he did. Unfortunately, he taught his apprentice everything he knew, then his apprentice became the Dark Lord Incelron. Ironic, he could save others from living in their parent's basement, but not himself." I loved the ending where Ursula said “Ahh, so you think darkness is your ally? But you merely adopted the dark; I was born in it, molded by it. I didn’t see the light until I was already an octopus, by then it was nothing to me but blinding!” Then She-Hulk said, "You either die a Hero or live long enough to see yourself become the Crustacean." And then Halbrand said, "YEW TUKE ARR JERBS!" and Kicked a Harfoot into a well while shouting, "THIS. IS. NUMENOR." But Then Ursula Replied, "I am INEVITABLE!!!" only for Ariel to impale her with the boat while saying, "And I am all the Jedi! ... On a Boat." As Ursula died she croaked, "The Sea... Is always... Right..." Then perked up, "And the sea shops exclusively at Amazon. Use The 'IAmAllTheJedi' code to get a ten percent discount on all your Amazon purchased items for one order." THEN she finally died. Nailed it.

[@kazuma_koon]

You should've wrote for ROP....much better story!

[@StupidBros]

Best video ever 👏🏻 This fit more the new guy, in the other episode he was insulting is coworker lol

[@yourebarmy]

OMG when you brought up discount Legolas - I couldn't remember the actual character's name either!! lol

[@theeffete3396]

If you want actual RoP apologia, try watching In Deep Geek's videos on it. He tries SO HARD to make sense of the garbage plot that it's almost impressive.

[@martastahlfeld6126]

On this American Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for this video!

[@macxgames]

You guys needs to do more of Trying to CONVINCE videos. It's a fun watch. 😂

[@ameenoahmad]

"You see, boats look up!" -Nathan, 2022

[@rampage2587]

Just a casual swim across the ocean from Valinor to Middle Earth.

[@FaceEatingOwl]

A funny idea 😆 nice one.

[@christinarusso8303]

Oh dear Nathan. It’s thanksgiving morning here and so far I find myself most grateful for you 😂❤ You tried so hard, so proud. So brave 🥹 👏👏

[@RydarkVoyager]

The scene where Guyladriel was smiling on horseback is the only scene in the entire series where she wasn't insufferably snarling. You should be grateful for the contrast, and for what is missing (a soul). But I can't disagree with your decision to not watch it (you ain't missing much).

[@Alex_Fahey]

Yet, because of the endless snarling, her smile was actually the most horrifying thing in the show. It was like looking into a living Green Goblin mask.

[@GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx]

@@Alex_Fahey I agree. Rather than see Galadriel as a grinning idiot she should have stayed in character and just snarled.

[@tabull8180]

So you are saying that he is missing something by not watching?

[@shanehudson3995]

Still looked like she was holding in a rancid shit.

[@anvec6145]

this was great, laughed throughout poor lad, hope they get him proper drunk before he's forced to watch

[@AlexiaHoardwing]

I remember being in a chat with someone live text while watching. Makes me glad I didn't watch it and that I refuse to. Since Nathan has to watch it for this work, I'll salute him for his dedication. o7

[@Darkwintre]

How about watch the Ralph Bakshi's animated movie instead?

[@Rawrshuga]

Ooo, a 'defend the indefensible' episode, I like this idea!

[@LightingbladeShen]

Someone give Nathan an oscar he's playing this role as 'pro rangs' so well! I am ALMOST convinced, if i didn't knew he hates it

[@ComradeCommissarYuri]

The sea is always right!!!

[@woutervanbinsbergen3368]

"I don't like that." Well that's the best and shortest summation of ROP's "plot" I've heard so far. Also, you can actually see his mental state deteriorate as the inconsistency mounts higher.

[@AuthoritativeNewsNetwork]

Regarding Season 2: Thank you for once again allowing us to watch it vicariously through you. It is only thanks to this degree of separation that we are able to avoid the full effects of this dross.

[@qarp9734]

The SEA is always RIGHT!

[@Kio_Kurashi]

Alternative title: Trying to get your friend excited for your fav show while the other friend spoils the whole thing.

[@Alakazzam09]

It sounds like they're both lying their asses off. lol

[@EldritchDragoon]

lol poor guy didn't even learn that there are now Four Silmarils.

[@shardslayer4568]

loved this

[@rds4629]

if y ou're trying to convince him, you have to appeal to his interest in diverse representation and that he should avoid being called racist or sexist.

[@haleyschreiter9746]

Poor Nathan! I half expected a bolt of lightning to smite him for such "heresy" 😂

[@Bithael]

I cracked the code. I know why Guyladriel couldn't find Simpron even after searching the earth for hundreds of years. He wasn't _on_ the earth. He was lurking in the middle of the ocean, waiting to intercept her on her epic trans-oceanic swim from Valinor back to Middle Earth. Obviously.

[@GoldeneBremm]

This only works if the debaters are prepared and stay on course and don't cave in after 3 minutes.

[@alex-uw4mm]

nathan sounds like a piece of him is dying every minute, i salute your darksouls like hunger for a challenge.

[@ecthelionofthefountain8267]

In ROP they do 'make' the rings, they just look like giant gumball sweets.

[@sunrisesparkle6363]

4:22 how can anyone like LOTR and not like the hobbits? Hobbits are an instrumental part of that story because they are the only reason why the Ring was not only found but also could have been destroyed. I genuinely baffled by people´s perspectives on the stories somehow and how people are able to miss the entire themes.

[@jordansorenson698]

Nathan tries so hard here, but I can tell the whole time he is dying inside.

[@moiragreyland]

“Rrrrrright…” -Dr. Evil