Decided to start S2, and I'm in the middle of the first episode so I'm making this quick. One discrepancy is standing out to me, and that is a very poor grasp by the writers of the passage of time. Journeys between regions, even on horseback, are done in the span of an evening. What is y'all's input on this?

So I know this may have been repeated a few times as of recently, but what do those of you who have watched it actually think about season 2? I'm asking only because I haven't had the chance to watch it myself yet. Is it good? bad? better or worse that the last?

Lawrence Makoare, who was Lurtz, was supposed to throw a knife at Aragorn, which Aragorn was supposed to duck. But unfortunately, the knife was VERY heavy. And Makoare was wearing so much makeup and prosthetics that he could barely see. So when it came time to shoot the scene where he threw the knife, due to it's heaviness, combined with the poor eyesight in that suit and make up, he misjudged the angle. And that knife was VERY VERY sharp, and could have killed or injured Mortenson. But he ended deflecting the knife with the sword, and that was the take they ended up using.

All I can say is, Mortenson was VERY lucky his reflexes kicked in. Because if he had been killed or injured, that could have been the end of it all. And so many people would get in trouble for this. Jackson, the prop department, the prosthetics and make-up department, maybe even Makoare. I hope after that, the prosthetics and make up got some major alterations.

Rings of Power was not the first to portray Orcs or other elements associated with evil in sympathetic lights. Two video game adaptations allowed the forces of evil to be seen in similar lights.

The Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-Earth 2: The Rise of the Witch-King, had a campaign that told the story of the Angmar War, and had the players play as Angmar. And one of the levels was that players had to defend Carn Dûm from an army of Elves. And the interesting thing about Carn Dûm here, is that it's portrayed not only as an evil lair for the Witch-King, but also as a city and community for the men of Angmar. We see houses and farms. After all, logic dictates that Angmar would have non-military personnel. Every day citizens trying to get by in a cold land ruled by an undead wraith. Hmm... perhaps THAT could make for some good stories?

Shadow of Mordor/Shadow of War: Here, you not only fought Orcs, you had to work with them. Because there's no one else in Mordor for you to work with. While everyone knows of the famous nemesis system, and the stories of revenge it creates, you can also form different stories with orcs. Stories of loyalty, and even friendship. The fact that you can make friends with Orcs, and your own bonds of fellowship with them, to me, is as big as seeing Orc children.

Just curious as to how you feel about Isildur’s sister thus far in the series?

Recently, I made the Middle-Earth Fanfiction Wiki. I still have to create some red links in the rules and create the discussion rules, but once I'm done, can you add a link to that wiki on the Main Page? I will do the same for this wiki, and this will allow people to find the correct wiki. What do you think?

How many episodes will be made in this season of Rings of Power?

One tossed out option for the Ring at the COE, was to bring the ring to Valinor to be guarded by the Valar. What do you think would happen if that option was tried?

For me, I don't think it would last. If Melkor/Morgoth could go bad, ANY Valar could go bad. And the last thing Arda needs is another Valar going bad. I'd even argue that Eru could go bad.

Just watched Lord of the Rings entire movie series, it's really good. Can someone recommend me some Lord of the Rings books cause i can't find them online?

Is the second Dark Lord powerful enough to control a Balrog?

With season two of ROP beginning, it has made me wonder if he will somehow control the Balrog soon to torment the dwarves, as he seems to be somewhat aware of its presence.

I truly don’t understand why portraying the Uruk Glug as a loving father and husband is receiving so much negative feedback from viewers and fandom.

So what are your thoughts on season 2 so far?