The Anticipation and Hopes for 'The Lord of the Rings' on Amazon Prime

I don't know how the show will be structured, but since by all accounts it takes place in the Second Age, I'm hoping we get to see Sauron in the flesh on top of all the intrigue of his time in Numenor before its destruction at the hands of the Valar. Central roles for characters like Gil-galad, Cirdan, and the Forging of the Rings of Power are must-haves. I'm a hardcore Tolkien fan and won't watch whatever Amazon Prime wants to show, even though I can forgive somewhat Peter Jackson. But I don't want to watch more character assassinations. I hope the show will face the challenge of portraying the dark lord, Sauron, as a fascinating Luciferian character. As for the dwarves, I agree that Khazad-dum deserves a lengthy storyline. Let's see the Numenoreans portrayed as the Kings of Men, as they are supposed to be. And it's important to explore the forgotten areas of Middle-earth, such as Harad, Rh?n, and the Iron Hills. The witch
gward idea is a godsend, and there should be early hints of the Blue Wizards to come in the Third Age. I am, however, prepared for the worst. As one of the fans put it, all of us are hoping for the best but expecting the worst.

Building a Realistic and Enchanting World

The show must deliver a world that feels real. This means storylines centered on politics, economic concerns, and social upheaval, as well as war and fantastic beasts. The portrayal of Numenor and Numenoreans is critical, as they are supposed to be the Kings of Men. Sauron should be portrayed as Annatar, the Lord of Gifts, and a fascinating character. Elves need to be shown as worldly flawed beings rather than paragons of perfection. Exploration of the Forgotten Areas of Middle-earth, such as Harad, Rh?n, and the Iron Hills, is essential. Perhaps, some early hints of the Blue Wizards in the Third Age add intrigue.

Expectations and Reality: Lessons from Game of Thrones and The Witcher

Let's be realistic. All of the fandom is hoping for the best but expecting the worst. The LOTR amino app survey I made shows that the show industry will struggle to cope with Tolkien's massive world. Why? With a $1 billion budget, they are putting too much money on the show, leading to a need to appeal to a broader audience to get good ratings. A broader audience is not necessarily good. It can mean generic fantasy and sensationalism, focusing on boobs and blood. Just like a good politician isn't elected if they aren't popular, a great show doesn't succeed if it isn't popular. So, the solution for many in the media is to be concerned more with being popular than good or smart. Will the show succeed in maintaining the intricate details and depth of Tolkien's world or fall prey to the pitfalls of mainstream entertainment? Only time will tell.