Having read the books, I was very disappointed in the massive changes, but I decided to give it a chance to stand on its own. It is good and entertaining. There's not much to hate about this show at all.
However, if you wanted a LOTR like adaptation of the books, you ARE GOING TO FIND A VERY DIFFERENT PLOT. This is close enough to the books to give spoilers without the plot which is nuts.
Be that as it may, it is entertaining if you aren't gripping your books too tightly. It's evident, almost immediately, that this is going to dance to its own tune.
I think it would have been better if it was the books that played in my head, but I think just enough information is put out to not confuse people new to the series or just looking for something to watch.
It's made for a younger audience which is a demographic that most readers probably don't fall into. If you read the books, just imagine this as a different turning of the wheel.
However, if you wanted a LOTR like adaptation of the books, you ARE GOING TO FIND A VERY DIFFERENT PLOT. This is close enough to the books to give spoilers without the plot which is nuts.
Be that as it may, it is entertaining if you aren't gripping your books too tightly. It's evident, almost immediately, that this is going to dance to its own tune.
I think it would have been better if it was the books that played in my head, but I think just enough information is put out to not confuse people new to the series or just looking for something to watch.
It's made for a younger audience which is a demographic that most readers probably don't fall into. If you read the books, just imagine this as a different turning of the wheel.