The Rings Of Power

The Rings Of Power: 2.04 – Eldest | Recap & Reaction

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to The Rings of Power, episode 2.04 – Eldest.

In this episode, we discuss the role Tom Bombadil will play in this story, why Mary is 100% OUT on Estrid, and why Poppy definitely has a Jack Johnson T-shirt laying around somewhere…

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The Rings Of Power: 2.03 – The Eagle And The Sceptre | Recap & Reaction

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to The Rings of Power, episode 2.03 – The Eagle And The Sceptre.

In this episode, we discuss if the show earns the implication of why Isildur hangs on to the ring, why Annatar/Celbrimbor might be the best part of what Rings of Power has offered so far, and why Pharazon is totally a Dry Bar kind of guy…

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The Rings Of Power: 2.02 – Where The Stars Are Strange | Recap & Reaction

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to The Rings of Power, episode 2.02 – Where The Stars Are Strange.

In this episode, the horror elements implemented in episode 2, if this show is adaptation or fan fiction (or if they are one in the same?), and why Galadriel is going to PUMPED about Annatar’s glow up…

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The Rings Of Power: 2.01 – Elven Kings Under The Sky | Recap & Reaction

Mary & Blake discuss The Rings of Power, episode 2.01 – Elven Kings Under The Sky.

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to The Rings of Power, episode 2.01 – Elven Kings Under The Sky.

In this episode, we discuss when Sauron stopped choosing good (or if he ever did to begin with), why this season already feels more Lord Of The Rings-ey, and why Gil-Galad seems like the kinda guy who would ALWAYS make sure you refer to him as HIGH king Gil-Galad.

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The Rings Of Power With Mary & Blake: 1.08 – “Alloyed” | SEASON FINALE

Mary & Blake discuss The Rings of Power, episode 1.08 – “Alloyed”.

In this episode, we chat if the show lies to us, why the emotional connection between Halbrand and Galadriel is the centerpiece of the show, and why Galadriel and Adar are going to need to form a calming circle…

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The Rings Of Power With Mary & Blake: 1.07 – “The Eye”

Mary & Blake discuss The Rings of Power, episode 1.07 – “The Eye”.

In this episode, we chat about who the show is writing for, the exquisite cinematography for the opening, and why Mary is totally Disa…

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The Rings Of Power With Mary & Blake: 1.06 – “Udun”

Mary & Blake discuss The Rings of Power, episode 1.06 – “Udun”.

In this episode, we chat about light vs. dark, how this episode supplements and subverts core Tolkein ideology, and why Blake is never going to live near a mountain…

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The Rings Of Power With Mary & Blake: 1.05 – “Partings”

Mary & Blake discuss The Rings of Power, episode 1.05 – “Partings”.

In this episode, we chat the blessing and burden of mythology, why the relationships are growing to form actual characters, and why Mary is a rabid anti elf-ite….

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The Rings Of Power With Mary & Blake: 1.04 – “The Great Wave”

Mary & Blake discuss The Rings of Power, episode 1.04 – “The Great Wave”.

In this episode, we chat theme and the application of theme, why there are no hard and fast rules to writing but there are general templates, and why Isildur is absolutely doing a box step dance number with the Queen Regent to Idina Menzel…

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The Rings Of Power With Mary & Blake: 1.03 – “Adar” | REPUBLISH

Mary & Blake discuss the series premiere of The Rings of Power, episode 1.03 – “Adar”.

In this episode, we chat foreshadowing with the score, why this show runs a tight line between running at a breakneck pace but also being a slow burn at the same time, and why Blake thinks Halbrand is basically Tupperware filled with old fish…

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