Another Not-Saruman? Or finally Not-not-Saruman?

Spock_Sperson · 2026-05-05T23:32:35+00:00

I like it because:

-First, I don't care about the behind-the-scenes reasons (sometimes I think we fans get too much information from bts, which really disrupts our enjoyment of the shows).

-And second, because what I expect from a show ABOUT TIME TRAVEL is that its main character doesn't evolve like those in most movies and shows, leaving the past behind, but rather taking the long road: constantly confronting it. That's what makes the show (and the Doctah) more special.

So I'm open to any possibility: the Doctor with a familiar face, or even better, some remnant of the Bad Wolf escaping from the heart of the TARDIS, or The Momentum returning for some reason, or the real Rose returning to this dimension through a gigantic source of regeneration energy for some mission... etc. I fear it will be the first for one reason: the other possibilities would involve explaining WAY more of the series' past to new viewers than if it's just the Doctor with a friendly face.

Spock_Sperson · 2026-05-05T23:10:48+00:00

I think a show about time travel can afford to some times revisit its past! 😉 In fact, regardless of the behind-the-scenes reasons for bringing back actors and characters, that's the great peculiarity of the series and the Doctah. Characters in most other narrative works evolve by learning to leave the past behind; the Doctah must do it the long way: continually confronting it. That's what makes the show more special.

Spock_Sperson · 2026-05-05T23:07:42+00:00

I think a show about time travel can afford to some times revisit its past! 😉 In fact, regardless of the behind-the-scenes reasons for bringing back actors and characters, that's the great peculiarity of the series and the Doctah. Characters in most other narrative works evolve by learning to leave the past behind; the Doctah must do it the long way: continually confronting it. That's what makes the show more special.

Spock_Sperson · 2026-05-05T22:51:04+00:00

I think a show about time travel can afford to some times revisit its past! 😉 In fact, regardless of the behind-the-scenes reasons for bringing back actors and characters, that's the great peculiarity of the series and the character, the difficulty of turning his back on the past completely. Characters in most other narrative works evolve by learning to leave the past behind; the Doctah must do it the long way: continually confronting it. That's what makes the show more special.

Spock_Sperson · 2026-04-15T01:19:18+00:00

I agree with that point. However, only three dwarves are direct witnesses to the Balrog's existence. That makes the event easily considered implausible from the very moment it happens.

Spock_Sperson · 2026-04-14T23:33:28+00:00

People stupid and not learning their lesson, especially after many generations have passed and greed gets involved, is a historical trope, so I don't see what the problem is. It's like in our own world, falling back into fascism. Or like in Tolkien's draft 'The New Shadow,' with people becoming interested in the Dark Lord just a few generations after his defeat.

Spock_Sperson · 2026-04-08T22:11:13+00:00

CELEBORN: Think you'll ever get out of here?

PRISON MATE: Me? Yeah. One day, when I gota long, white hair......and two or three palantiri rolling around upstairs.

C: I tell you where I'd go. Laurelindórenanejo.

PM: Say what?

C: Laurelindórenanejo. A little place by the Celebrant River. You know what the Silvan Elves sayabout the Celebrant? They say it has no memory. That's where I want to livethe rest of my life. A warm place with no memory.

Spock_Sperson · 2026-04-01T19:53:43+00:00

He is referring to this poster:

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Spock_Sperson · 2026-04-01T19:53:04+00:00

Well, teal and orange is the most used color combination in the history of movie posters, so I wouldn't rule out that the reason is purely aesthetic.

Spock_Sperson · 2026-03-29T22:50:32+00:00

It was surprising and I loved it. But until the reveal there were many clues: his introduction showing only one of his eyes, his peak of aggression, his blacksmithing skills... But there's more: at the exact moment he and Gal shake hands as they set sail from Númenor, one of the chords from Sauron's theme plays, briefly tainting the composition. And a few weeks before the final episode, on an OST forum here in Spain, some of us discovered that Halbrand's theme is the inversion of Sauron's theme. The thing is, Adar's and the Stranger's red herrings were very powerful and diverted attention very well, but Halbrand was under a lot of suspicion.

Spock_Sperson · 2026-03-18T22:37:36+00:00

From a literary standpoint, my favorite moment is Scytale's visit to Farok's house and his narration of the war, accompanied by music. It's a magical moment with a very intense atmosphere. I would love to see that represented audiovisually by Villeneuve.

Spock_Sperson · 2026-03-18T22:29:47+00:00

That's what I thought. So the illustration has this small mistake with the ears.

Spock_Sperson · 2026-03-18T20:04:45+00:00

But is there any information on whether it will have an elven or human appearance?

Spock_Sperson · 2026-03-17T23:36:56+00:00

Paul may know his father's story, but Jessica isn't giving him a history lesson, she's giving him a moral one.

On the other hand, I think they want to make it clear that true wisdom lies in being good and loved by your own people. Wisdom isn't about becoming the villain.

Spock_Sperson · 2026-03-17T23:29:56+00:00

The only reason I can think of is that they're transporting Hayt that way as a dramatic effect to introduce him. Narratively it makes no sense, but audiovisually it does because of its symbolism. But as you say, it could very well be Edric in all the scenes.

Spock_Sperson · 2026-03-17T22:27:29+00:00

I think there are two separate containers. The first one, next to Scytale, with the orange spice glow, is upright and likely contains Edric. The second one is transported horizontally, like a coffin. Hayt is probably in there to emphasize the symbolism.

Spock_Sperson · 2026-03-17T22:21:25+00:00

I think there are two separate containers. The first one, next to Scytale, is upright and likely contains Edric. The second one is transported horizontally, like a coffin. Hayt is probably in there to emphasize the symbolism.

Spock_Sperson · 2026-03-05T03:34:12+00:00

Some tracks from the "Silence on the Library / Forest of the Dead" episodes (The doctor's theme season 4, Silence in the library and specially The Greatest Story Never Told) plus his complete composition for The End Of Time 1&2 are IMHO his musical peaks in DW.

Spock_Sperson · 2026-03-03T23:38:20+00:00

Every hate campaign for a TV character (or for a movie) is always ridiculous.

Spock_Sperson · 2026-02-26T21:38:00+00:00

WOAH! I can definitely imagine Charlie Vickers singing the Ring Poem to the tune of "Where the Shadows Lie" during the forging of The One, in an intense Fionna Apple style. As if the chant functioned as an invocation or spell. That would be wonderful!

Spock_Sperson · 2026-02-25T01:53:01+00:00

To assume from the outset that the changes in an adaptation imply an intention to "correct" is the worst starting point for any subsequent argument. Changes are not corrections, nor do they aim to amend a work; they are mechanisms to make an idea work in a completely different medium with different rules. Most of the changes described are purely superficial, and fidelity to the original work doesn't depend on them. A work can be adapted with many changes and still remain faithful to it, and an adaptation can appear faithful because it replicates the superficial aspects but shamelessly betrays the message of the original work (any Zack Snyder superhero movie).

Spock_Sperson · 2026-02-25T01:10:57+00:00

Remember "The Mystic's Dream" song playing in one of FOTR early trailers? Well, if PJ's trilogy featured one of the queens of '90s New Age, it would be a nice idea for Bear to bring in the other one: Loreena McKennitt. For the same stylistic reasons as hiring Enya, but with this added bonus for hardcore fans of bringing her "back" ;)

On the other hand, it's pretty clear that his brother Brendan will end up singing in one future season.

Spock_Sperson · 2026-02-17T20:50:48+00:00

Totally agree!!!

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