Amazon's The Rings of Power returns for a third season that aims to reboot the series but largely delivers the same mix of thrilling highs and plodding lows.
The season premiered yesterday, advancing the story five years after Eregion's fall and placing Galadriel at the forefront of the Elven war against Sauron.
While the central conflict and strong performances drive the show, sprawling subplots and uneven pacing prevent it from feeling like a true reset.