The Take
The Rings of Power is not worth watching. It butchers Tolkien's lore to tick modern diversity boxes while delivering expensive visuals with zero authorial soul.
The show treats the source material as a suggestion rather than scripture. Committee decisions replace the mythic weight and moral clarity that made the books endure.
The Verdict
The Rings of Power prioritizes checkboxes and spectacle over story, turning a rich legendarium into forgettable prestige TV. Tolkien's themes of duty, consequence, and mythic depth get flattened into modern messaging.
Skip it. Watch the Peter Jackson extended editions instead. Actual Tolkien respected.
Common Questions
Is The Rings of Power woke?
Yes. DEI overrides Tolkien at every turn.
What is The Rings of Power about?
Amazon's prequel series mangling Second Age lore.
Does The Rings of Power honor the books?
No. Changes prioritize checkboxes over canon.
