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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season three review – this dull show’s revamp is too little, too late Amazon Review (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] 10 points 1 day ago (3 children)

I've never watched this show. I've never had a desire to watch this show. I'm a huge fan of the Peter Jackson movies and all the books Tolkien wrote.

I think most people can tell when something is a legitimate artistic creation and when something is a cash grab.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 day ago (2 children)

    i'm also just sick of this tendency to work backwards with prequels. knowing how something ends automatically takes my interest down a notch or three.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 day ago (1 child)

    I think prequels can be quite good, but when you deprive yourself of the “what happens?” hook, then you leave very little wiggle room, so the “how it happened” needs to be really compelling.

    Very few prequels seem to walk that tightrope successfully.

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