EDIT: After episode 6 and 7 i think this series has the potential to be one of the best series of all times.
LOTR is the greatest trilogy ever, there's literally handful of movies that are on the same level. so everything else will feel off in comparison..
but this series introduces us more into Tolkien's world with keeping the original vibe the same...The only thing i don't like is how Galadriel is portrayed, elves are supposed to be calm and godly looking creature... Galadriel acts like an immature human despite being 3000years old....The original Galadriel portrayed by Cate Blanchett was easily the best portrayal....so i hope they fix this new "young" elf acting like human into a Goddess...