Dissapointed. Lacks any heart or authenticity This movie showcases that you can have all the money in the world to create a series, but money doesn't make a good story--heart does. And it was missing. Along with good dialogue that makes sense. The episodes also felt slow. I am disappointed because this series feels shallow and poorly executed, and I wish someone else had went on to bring to life the incredible stories of Tolkien, such as was true with the films of LOTR. I think less budget on how unnecessary presentation (such as the characters perfect hair and makeup in the grunge of nature) would have been welcome, and instead, more focus on how it makes you feel as the audience. It feels forced and fake.