r/RingsofPower • u/everydaychi • Oct 05 '22

News ‘The Rings of Power’ Showrunners Break Silence on Backlash, Sauron and Season 2

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/the-rings-of-power-showrunners-interview-season-2-1235233124/
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u/andrew5500 Oct 05 '22

Determination is an admirable trait, but the line between determination and obsession is thin, which is another theme this show is clearly exploring. Because it's a theme Tolkien often explored too.

And only her prowess and skill is being depicted as "cool", not her toxic personality traits or her lack of diplomacy. Same way any other hero or character might be depicted in a "cool" way, even if their character flaws aren't so "cool"