This series is preposterous, a reflection of our time and our collective mindset. Orcs killing Sauron, and he turns into jelly? Come on, give me a break. That’s certainly one of the many nails driven into Tolkien’s coffin. But ultimately, we as the audience are to blame—we watch and tolerate this nonsense. What bothers me is that despite everything, I still continue to watch it.
There are a few things I like, such as some tracks by Bear McCreary, but that’s about it. There’s no redeeming quality beyond that really.