Namely, JRR Tolkien.
Much has been said about the new Amazon Prime series, The Rings of Power. Many of my writer friends have been less than impressed. I can understand why. The Tolkien books are almost scripture to them. They influenced their lives in a way few other books have done. And to create a series that deviates from the essence of Tolkien, well...it's sacrilege.
I get it. I understand.
For me, I just don't know enough about Tolkien. This helps me enjoy the series, at least, so far.
I wonder if the show was made for people like me. We enjoy fantasy stories, may have even read them--as I did--both in my youth and as an adult. I don't know any of what the story's supposed to be so I can't be offended by the execution. Maybe the series is the worst thing ever and an insult to the great writer himself.
I suppose this is a classic case of "Ignorance is bliss."
As for the show's success, I hope it does well. Do I wish it were more true to Tolkien's vision? I do for my friend's sake. All I know is they've spent a ton of money (literally...) getting this show made, from production to the rights. I found something humorous my friend posted--not sure where he found it. It sums up his feelings on the show.
Yes, it's not for everyone, but so far, it's for me.
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