7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
Beginning in a time of relative peace, we follow an ensemble cast of characters as they confront the re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Beginning in a time of relative peace, we follow an ensemble cast of characters as they confront the re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The show's dominant themes, particularly its prominent diverse casting and narrative focus on overcoming prejudice and fostering unity among different peoples, align strongly with progressive social justice values, making its ideological context and championed solutions lean left.
The series demonstrates significant diversity through explicit racial recasting of several characters, including a prominent Dwarf and Elf, departing from traditional depictions. While the narrative doesn't explicitly critique traditional identities, it integrates diverse character dynamics and features a powerful female protagonist, subtly shifting established archetypes within the fantasy genre.
Secondary
The show features multiple female characters who engage in and win direct physical combat against male opponents. Galadriel, an Elven warrior, consistently defeats male Orcs with a sword. Bronwyn, a human, also successfully defeats a male Orc using an axe in close quarters.
Miriel, a Númenórean character whose people are canonically depicted as fair-skinned, is portrayed by a Black actress. Additionally, the Dwarf character Disa, belonging to a race typically depicted as white in source material and prior adaptations, is portrayed by a Black actress. These instances constitute race swaps.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on other aspects of Middle-earth lore and character development, without explicitly addressing queer identities or relationships.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power does not include any explicit transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal of transsexual identity to evaluate within the series' narrative, resulting in a 'N/A' rating.
The series introduces many new characters, but for those adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien's established lore, their genders remain consistent with the source material. No character canonically established as one gender is portrayed as a different gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
7.3
Critic Ratings
8.4
7.0
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