(September 4, 2022 at 8:32 am)Gwaithmir Wrote:

(September 4, 2022 at 5:17 am)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote: Watched the first two episodes. So far, it sucks (and not in the good way).

Boru

Actually, I'm waiting for the DVD collection to come out because I only subscribe to basic cable TV. From what hardcore LotR fans have been saying, however, it might not be worth watching. I think I haven't seen or read any good reviews to date.

If they had taken Tolkien’s basic story outlines and built on those, I’d be more forgiving. As it is, they’re playing fast and loose with timelines, characters, etc. Amazon is just more or less taking characters’ names and creating entirely new personalities and stories around them.

It’s a train wreck.

Boru

The next episode of HoD.

Continuing with Titans, season three.

Can't remember precisely where I left off with Doctor Who, but I know it's season twelve. I'm guessing episode four, because I distinctly remember the Nikola Tesla bit. So I'll start with episode five.

I've seen some episodes of Raided by Wolves, but I don't remember it well enough. So I'm going to start from the beginning.

Quote:Androids are tasked with raising human children on a mysterious planet.

Edit: forgot I was watching Doctor Who; will catch up on that first.

Season thirteen of Doctor Who.

I see that Amazon has suspended all on-site reviews of ‘The Rings of Power’ for three days.

Says a lot.

Boru

(September 6, 2022 at 5:17 am)Tomato Wrote: Season thirteen of Doctor Who.

Good choice. Tom Baker remains the best Doctor.

Boru

(September 4, 2022 at 10:27 am)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote:

(September 4, 2022 at 8:32 am)Gwaithmir Wrote: Actually, I'm waiting for the DVD collection to come out because I only subscribe to basic cable TV. From what hardcore LotR fans have been saying, however, it might not be worth watching. I think I haven't seen or read any good reviews to date.

If they had taken Tolkien’s basic story outlines and built on those, I’d be more forgiving. As it is, they’re playing fast and loose with timelines, characters, etc. Amazon is just more or less taking characters’ names and creating entirely new personalities and stories around them.

It’s a train wreck.

Boru

I'm a LOTR fan, and I'm enjoying it.

(September 4, 2022 at 9:47 pm)Tomato Wrote: The next episode of HoD.

Watched the first three episodes and am still deciding if it's going to be worth it or not.

I find it interesting how much press there is...spoilers, explaining things, etc.  When I pull up the news page on my laptop, I can count on no less than 5 articles about various aspects of the show.  Seems they are trying to convince themselves while convincing us that it's worth it.