[GreenLantern]

It is interesting to me how split the opinions of this show are.. I have read The Hobbit and LOTR probably at least half a dozen times through, and just to link this thread to our other thread about book reading, it is one of the few pieces I can pick up and read without wanting to take a break for another book.

I am a big fan of those works, but I have never explored the deeper Tolkien lore, I have a basic understanding of Gandalf and how all of that works, and I have always enjoyed the 'unseen' struggle of good vs. evil representing morale from WWI. I guess I just didn't want to spoil any of that.

I really enjoyed the first two episodes. I thought the tone was great, it felt just enough like Jackson's LOTR to be comfortable, but also stood out on its own. I have no idea how accurate it is, nor do I care at this point.

After the butchering of Wheel of Time by Amazon, I was very nervous they would ruin this. Perhaps I am better off being naïve to the source material, because whatever that show is they made, its not Wheel of Time. It's something else.

You can tell this is definitely a notch above in terms of production value. I will agree there were some puzzling parts, but overall I think it really does feel like Tolkien, and it being set in a different age is nice because it can separate itself from all of the productions that have come before it.

As for the multi racial pat on the back, why? I am assuming they cast the best actor for every role, regardless of skin colour. So why do we need to pat them on the back for including different skin colours? I will instead pat them on the back for so far nailing their casting choices. Everyone seemed to be great in their role to me. Well done choosing the right actor for the right part.