The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Early Buzz: One Ring to Rule Them All?

So, is "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" worth viewers' investment? The first reactions to the series have just been posted online, and the first buzz looks promising. Here's what critics are saying about their first look at the series:

Here is part of the official synopsis for "Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power":

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power from Prime Video brings to the screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the legendary history of the Second Age of Middle-earth. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. The Hobbit and Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, and will take viewers back to a time when great powers were forged, kingdoms grew glorious and fell to ruin. , unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung on the thinnest of threads, and the greatest villain to ever spring from Tolkien's pen threatened to cover the whole world in darkness.

The trailers for the new series certainly offer some great visuals, and they should introduce a whole host of new characters, including elves, dwarves, humans, and hobbit-like Harfoots. The cast largely includes newcomers, but is led by "Saint Maud" star Morfydd Clark who plays a young Galadriel. Robert Aramayo, Markella Kavenagh and Ismael Cruz Cordova are among the other main cast members. "Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" hits Prime Video on September 2, 2022.