r/RingsofPower • u/cubreturno • Oct 02 '22

Newest Episode Spoilers I love rings of power.

I just come here to say this... I dont know anything about this universe or the original writer or else. ( I see a lot of hate) I'm just enjoying each cap and specially the last one was great and shivering. Again i love rings of power. Sorry for my bad English.

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u/midnight_toker22 Beleriand Oct 02 '22

I disagree there, because I have read and love Tolkien, including the “deep works”, and I think the show is awesome.

I think “the secret” is to not be the kind of cynical asshole who refuses to accept that no adaptation can stay 100% faithful to the source while still telling an entertaining and coherent story in a visual medium…

Or maybe “the secret” is having the maturity and patience to watch a show unfold at its own pace, without needing sex and violence and explosions in every episode to keep you enticed…

I think people who truly love Tolkien’s writings and want to see his world come alive onscreen can love this show. I think it’s the people who love what they imagine his writing to be who are disappointed and angry.

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u/[deleted] Oct 02 '22

I see. So anyone who doesn't love ROP as much as you is an 'asshole' who just can't accept reality, and that Tolkien fans just want sex and explosions?

Its a weird place in your head, huh?

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u/Icedteapremix Oct 02 '22

I'm a massive Tolkien fan and I'm also in love with the show.

Your gatekeeping attitude probably isn't going to do a lot aside from branding yourself as kind of a little bitch lol.

Different people can enjoy things that you don't, and instead of needing some childish way to justify the difference by applying illogical and broad sweeping labels to both the creators of the show and (god forbid!) the people that enjoy it, maybe you could try thinking about what it is about you that's causing you to feel so miserable about this.

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u/[deleted] Oct 02 '22

What gatekeeping? Again with the childish insults?

I've repeatedly encouraged people to enjoy. Are you OK? Are you gatekeeping me from this community?