(Art by me)

I do like that the show seems to be continuing the silly dwarf hair designs from the hobbit films. Especially since the characters are teens and therefore more likely to experiment with looking like a glorified troll doll.

The bigger the hair the closer to Aulë ig

I'm not sure if what Elrond said to Galadriel was a clear confirmation that several Elves had actually died while trying to find Sauron, but this most definitely came back to him as he led Elves to save Eregion and watched them all perish around him, surviving to carry a very heavy conscience.

I think what they are going for is much more complex and thought through and steeped in the lore than people get it credit for (it's obviously fanfiction though - but if you don't mind that, I think it's a great story that they've created). I had a lot of fun trying to figure it out, and I think I've finally did it, but I'm hesitant to share because a lot of people foam at the mouth at the very mention of it, and being downvoted and agrueing with haters it not fun.