After a ‘triumphant’ comeback for season 2, an Amazon Prime TV series has already been praised as the ‘best of the year’.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power made its streaming debut in 2022, transporting viewers back to Middle-earth to witness the horrific ascent of Sauron.
The show is budget was reportedly about $1 billion (£756.5 million), so fans had high hopes for the prequel to the Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
Many people were disappointed by season one, which was dubbed a ‘disappointment’ despite its epic size and massive budget.
However, it looks that all of that has changed with its second excursion, touted as a ‘great improvement’ two years later.
On X, fans devoured the first three episodes, which were released today, with @kaiyashunyata exclaiming: ‘Season two of #TheRingsOfPower is a mighty return to middle-earth. balancing a tighter narrative with fantastic spectacle and performances, this is undeniably the best fantasy show of the year.’
#TheRingsOfPower S2 is a TRIUMPHANT MASTERPIECE. A brilliantly crafted saga worthy of Middle-earth. From epic battles and commanding performances to breathtaking visuals—this season reveals Sauronâ€
s most terrifying shadow like never before and will be a milestone in TV history. pic.twitter.com/FIAr4HA7Tm
— Anthony Gagliardi • The Movie Podcast (@AJGaliardi) August 28, 2024
s most terrifying shadow like never before and will be a milestone in TV history.
Echoing their sentiment, @FrewFilm raved: ‘I wasn’t a fan of #TheRingsOfPower’s first chapter, but Season 2 is a VAST improvement. I’m already excited to go back to Middle-earth.’
@ThomasStorai added: ‘#TheRingsofPower is easily the best series of the year. Season 2 is bigger and darker, raising the stakes to new heights with one of the most epic battles of television.’
Season Two sees the reappearance of the Dark Lord Sauron (Charlie Vickers), who is regaining his might after being thrown out by Galadriel (Morfydd Clark).
Speaking about what to expect from the new season, showrunner JD Payne, who created the show with Patrick McKay, told The Hindu: ‘In the new season, we see Sauron going to Eregion to meet Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards), who is the Leonardo da Vinci of the elves.
‘We get to watch him seduce, manipulate and ultimately gaslight Celebrimbor. That process of driving someone to insanity in order to get them to do what you want…that’s where a good thriller really lives.
He added: ‘We have all known, whether in romantic relationships or friendships or work relationships, someone who has that tendency where they can use you without any remorse.
‘As we watch Sauron pick apart Celebrimbor’s sanity, it’s a harrowing thing to experience.’
The Rings of Power is available to stream on Amazon Prime.
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