There’s almost something ridiculous about the show that works great in combining the dark humour and the murderous nature of the show. Main character Rhiannon can keep the series fresh with her reckless actions and balances the self-titled vigilante and victim well to justify her crimes and fix her mistakes. It is a revenge fantasy coming to life but full of grounded characters in heightened situations that make for a fun and interesting series that focuses on character.

Some plots in Rings of Power flow with purpose and speed, while others drag on or, worse, circle back on themselves. Rings of Power has a hard time walking the tightrope between providing a sophisticated political fantasy setting and going into too much detail, which turns the game into more of a didactic than an enjoyable experience. In addition, you nearly feel deceived by the pointless side stories and acting, particularly following the scenes involving Sauron and Celebrimbor.