I think this show is so cinematically beautiful. I feel like it's going down a great path in regards to it being what leads up to pretty much everything else. I don't understand most viewers hang ups. The only thing that has even slightly bothered me is the dwarf women not also having beards, but instead they are made to look so beautiful and stunning that it doesn't bother me enough to condemn even a single scene from the new series. Last night my boyfriend and I watched episode 6 and I was on the very, very, very edge of my seat!
For those who say the new House of the Dragon is better than the new Rings of Power, for those individuals, I say Good Luck! Good luck with the potential of wasting another 8 years (give our take some years depending on the length of this new series). I have yet to bring myself to watch a single episode for House of the Dragon, because of the bad taste left in my mouth after they butchered the ending of Game of Thrones. GOOD LUCK!! P.S. I was a diehard fan of GoT, went to conventions and met cast members, watched seasons 1-5 at least 5 times. Can't give that again to a show that destroyed the characters (immediately meaning the mother of dragons)
Anywho.
I, and those who have enjoyed the new Rings of Power, will continue to enjoy the wonderfully elaborate episodes of the fresh series. Have fun in Middle Earth! I know I will!!