"But at the moment it’s simply not very compelling because we all know the ending and it doesn’t seem like The Rings of Power is doing anything to subvert that or turn it into a strength."
I don't entirely agree with that, because what the series definitely is doing is developing personal relationships between Sauron and his future enemies. In addition to tempting Galadriel, Sauron also tellingly saves Elendil's life during the big battle in the Southlands. This makes Elendil's ultimate death at Sauron's hands quite ironic and far more personal.
I'm certain S2 will try to similarly develop a personal relationship between Isildur and Halbrand, given that they are both on Mordor territory. Thus, their final fight could very well be a battle between two former allies, possibly even friends.
Regarding to where to post your thoughts on Rings - perhaps in Substack Notes in addition to Twitter?
The addition of "Find the light and the shadow will not find you" in Bronwyn's version really bugged me. It seems to me like one of those toxic positivity type things. And the whole point of the passage from the book is not that you can be safe from the shadow, but that the shadow doesn't have the final word. Saying "the shadow will not find you" seems like just an empty promise. And it works better in the books, because like you said, Sam has earned it. He's been through terrible things. He's seen the power of the shadow. He's literally in Mordor, under the shadow! So it feel less like some sappy, wishful thinking and more of a powerful insight that even if they fail, in the end evil will also fail.
I partly have strong feelings about this quote because it's one of my favorites. I have a tattoo of mountains, clouds, and a star with the words "only a small and passing thing" in the LOTR font. :)
"But at the moment it’s simply not very compelling because we all know the ending and it doesn’t seem like The Rings of Power is doing anything to subvert that or turn it into a strength."
I don't entirely agree with that, because what the series definitely is doing is developing personal relationships between Sauron and his future enemies. In addition to tempting Galadriel, Sauron also tellingly saves Elendil's life during the big battle in the Southlands. This makes Elendil's ultimate death at Sauron's hands quite ironic and far more personal.
I'm certain S2 will try to similarly develop a personal relationship between Isildur and Halbrand, given that they are both on Mordor territory. Thus, their final fight could very well be a battle between two former allies, possibly even friends.
Regarding to where to post your thoughts on Rings - perhaps in Substack Notes in addition to Twitter?
The addition of "Find the light and the shadow will not find you" in Bronwyn's version really bugged me. It seems to me like one of those toxic positivity type things. And the whole point of the passage from the book is not that you can be safe from the shadow, but that the shadow doesn't have the final word. Saying "the shadow will not find you" seems like just an empty promise. And it works better in the books, because like you said, Sam has earned it. He's been through terrible things. He's seen the power of the shadow. He's literally in Mordor, under the shadow! So it feel less like some sappy, wishful thinking and more of a powerful insight that even if they fail, in the end evil will also fail.
I partly have strong feelings about this quote because it's one of my favorites. I have a tattoo of mountains, clouds, and a star with the words "only a small and passing thing" in the LOTR font. :)