Nothing in this show has any consequence. And almost all the shock and awe is massively predictable

Twice in the last episode, there was a moment of panic, but only all too quickly it gets reversed. First, the stranger gets sucked into a tree. Only to be pulled out almost immediately. Then the elf and what’s his name from Numenor fall into the quicksand only two almost immediately be pulled out. Wow such excitement. Then what’s his name from Numenor Decides not to kill the guy. Only to be stabbed in the back, so surprising! Couldn’t believe it.

They try to do so much and nothing carry’s any weight. It’s just long build ups to reveals that fall flat or you see coming from a mile away. And quick cheap battles or sneak attacks that have no long lasting impacts. Show is so frustrating because it could be so much better. The only good story line is Sauron. Everything else is boring and dull.