
A podcast breaking down Amazon Prime Video's The Rings of Power, how it connects to the history of The Lord of the Rings, and its place in the larger lore of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. Hosted by Andrew Dyce and Stephen Colbert.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Andrew and Stephen break down the Season 2 Finale of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, "Shadow and Flame." Written by J. D. Payne & Patrick McKay, directed by Charlotte Brändström.
In this bonus episode, Andrew and Stephen discuss the show's changes to Tom Bombadil, the growing evidence that The Stranger is a new Gandalf origin, and how different this new story is (or isn't) from Tolkien's original vision.
Andrew and Stephen break down Season 2, Episode 7 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, "Doomed To Die." Written by J. D. Payne & Patrick McKay and Justin Doble, directed by Charlotte Brändström.
Andrew and Stephen break down Season 2, Episode 6 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, "Where is He?" Written by Justin Doble, directed by Sanaa Hamri.
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Fascinating discussion. True to the deepest lore, while not turning the lore into a circular firing squad, as is all too common. Well done. Incredibly enjoyable.
I love how they connect to the show to the literature yet are also open to excellence of the show filling in the gaps
I love Tolkien, and it’s so refreshing to listen to a pair of Tolkien nerds discuss this rich universe. Not only do they talk about the Rings of Power show, but they also dive deep into Tolkien lore. I learned a lot from this podcast, and I really enjoyed listening. I spent a while looking for a good podcast on this topic—it’s hard finding hosts that are balanced in their conversations. I am not a fan of listening to people complain and tear apart artistic choices or adaptations, so it was an ab... more
These guys really know their Tolkien. They pick up the main themes on each weekly episode and then tie it nicely together with background and lore that regular guys like me don’t know or just can’t remember from the books.
They present extremely well and do a good job of explaining pretty much everything in a clear & concise manner.
My main issue is that they love absolutely everything (ok, except Kemen!). They don’t seem to have an issue with anyone or anything, would definitely have Charles E... more
At last we come to it! A Rings of Power/Tolkien podcast that is fully realised as a discussion between intelligent and discerning people, without the ever grating egotistical narrative of nerd rage from those who’re so eager to demonstrate just how much cleverer than the show they are.
These guys are not only very well versed in the Tolkien legendarium, but do not allow that to get in the way of an emotionally honest, insightful and deep delving exploration of character and story motivation, w... more
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The show centers on in-depth analysis of Tolkien's legendarium and its Rings of Power adaptation, with frequent focus on lore connections, character motivations, and the show's interpretation of canonical material. Episodes routinely compare source-text themes to on-screen developments, exploring topics like power, fate, deception, and the moral implications of pivotal choices, often highlighting iconic characters (e.g., Sauron, Celebrimbor, Galadriel, Gandalf) and how the series handles their arcs. A standout aspect is the hosts' ability to balance rigorous lore discussion with accessible analysis of adaptation decisions, making it valuable for fantasy fans who want both depth and clarity. The format often combines scene-level discussion w... more
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