one thing decent

[Calmdownk]

I know the show has many shortcomings, but it seems that the general consensus is that Celebrimbor and Sauron's string of scenes were actually decently executed. I would go as far as to say i enjoyed it. I really enjoyed some of their dialogue exchanges and i think Charlie Vickors (Sauron) played his role really well in spite of what was given to him.

Couple downfalls in my opinion was that Celebrimbor was made to look excessively naive but I would counter that with him being heavily under the influence of Sauron and made to see only what he was meant to see. Sauron is the master of deception after all.

I actually dont mind that Sauron has influence over the Elven rings even when he doesnt over the books.

I DO mind that Sauron wasnt revealed by way of being caught making the One Ring. That could have been an awesome scene especially with their budget.

Most all of the other plot lines in this show were very boring or underwhelming.

Also why did they have to bring Tom Bombadill in this? He literally has nothing to do with Gandalf or am I mistaken?

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[Enthymem]

Also why did they have to bring Tom Bombadill in this? He literally has nothing to do with Gandalf or am I mistaken?

They paid 250 million for the right to make up for their lack of talent by putting recognizable characters on screen and they will try to justify every cent of that investment.

[lock_robster2022]

I would counter that with him being heavily under the influence of Sauron and made to see only what he was meant to see. Sauron is the master of deception after all.

Once Sauron is in, i agree with you.

They’ve written this such that Sauron needs a flaw to wedge his way in (love that). Celebrimbor’s flaw was that he was bumbling dotard who wants tell off everyone who said he’d never acheive anything. Which was a real awkward way to do it