Twenty years after Peter Jackson’s trilogy and ten years after The Hobbit trilogy, the world of Lord of the Rings is the subject of a new adaptation with the series The Rings of Power, which follows every Friday exclusively on the platform. Amazon Prime Video.
Set several millennia before the adventures of the Fellowship of the Ring, this series presents both the discovery of the origins of the story of Frodo and the One Ring, and a new gateway to discover the fantasy world imagined by the British author. JRR Tolkien.
While it may soon become the subject of heated debate on playgrounds, here’s why we think the series can be watched with kids, but under certain conditions.
What is it about?
Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows a cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the terrifying re-emergence of evil in Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the Elven capital of Lyndon, to the picturesque island kingdom of Númenor, and to the farthest reaches of the world, these realms and characters will build legends that will last forever. after their death.
At what age should you watch this series?
The Amazon Prime Video platform recommends this series from the age of thirteen; As for us, we recommend it to children from the age of 10But with the essential presence of an adult, due to the many terrible creatures depicted in it, the war scenes and the theme of death are often frontally resolved.
Why do teenagers love it?
- For its heroic tone and its heroes are ready to sacrifice everything to triumph over the forces of evil.
- For the personalities of his characters, from the main species living in Middle-earth: men, elves, dwarves…
- For its immersive world, the richness of its story, and the sense of exploration that the series gives us.
Five words you’ll hear a lot in the series:
- Rings of Power: These are rings that grant the wearer various magical powers. They are twenty in number: nine for men, seven for dwarves, three for elves, and one ring that Sauron created to subdue the other holders of the rings of power.
- Middle-earth: simply the name given to the world in which the story of the series takes place. This continent is surrounded by an even larger world that is mentioned in many of JRR Tolkien’s works.
- Pivellus: This species of half-men living out of sight in the forest can be considered the ancestral race of the famous hobbits.
- Numenor: The name of the island where the kingdom of men is located, ruled by King Ar-Pharazon. The history of these people traces the lineage of Gondor, of which Aragorn – one of the heroes of The Lord of the Rings – was one of the last heirs.
- Sauron: He’s the big bad guy in the series. Eye-catching in Peter Jackson’s trilogy (as the giant eye on top of the tower), this sorcerer skilled in the dark arts will play a larger role in the circles of power.
An anecdote that will surprise your teenager!
- It is the most expensive series ever produced, with a budget of about one billion dollars (for a total of five planned seasons). A huge budget, but still necessary to bring the richness of the world imagined by JRR Tolkien to the screen.
- Although strongly inspired by the appendices in some of Tolkien’s books, the Rings of Power series is based on an original story that features the iconic characters of the work (Galadriel, Elrond…), but also characters created from all parts to fit the needs. program.
Where should you watch this series and how much will it cost?
The series is broadcast weekly on Amazon Prime Video (€69.90 per year).
What other sports anime should you watch with your teenager next?
- His Dark Materials: Crossroads of Worlds, another series adapted from the iconic British literary fantasy saga.
- Willow, the heroic fantasy classic that will soon be the subject of a series sequel on Disney+.
- The Chronicles of Narnia, the author of which Lewis was a close friend JRR Tolkien.
Source: allocine
Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
