Such a rich setting. And ambitious in scale. Incredible detail. Really struggles in the way that prequels with known source material do though in that we know this is a story that needs to hit certain beats. The storytelling’s a bit ponderous but why not just relax into the art and go with it? Will definitely be watching this to completion, and, it doesn’t suck anywhere near as much as The Hobbit.
Overview
Beginning in a time of relative peace, we follow an ensemble cast of characters as they confront the re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests 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.
Networks: Prime Video
Production companies: Amazon Studios, New Line Cinema
