The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power Early reactions are out and here is what critics are saying about Amazon Studio's upcoming series

One of the most highly anticipated shows of the year has to be Amazon Studio's The Rings of Power, the series is set in J.R.R Tolkien's epic fantasy world of Middle Earth.

The show is set thousands of years before The Lord of The rings and will focus on the rise of The Dark lord Sauron and the forging of the rings of power.

The series will premiere on Amazon Prime Video next month and now we have early reactions for the first two episodes.

The series has received positive reactions from critics who praised the show for its scale, scope, visuals, and cast, scale, scope, visuals, and cast.

The majority of critics agree the show has successfully managed to look and feel like a proper return to Middle Earth, while there are no outright negative reviews, many critics did feel that the pacing of the show could have been better.

So let's check out what critics are saying

I've seen the first 2 eps of #TheRingsOfPower. Yes, it's as visually stunning as the trailer promises.

It also sets the stage well for the clearly epic tale heading our way. I liked some characters/storylines more than others, but I'm hooked & ready for more#TheLordOfTheRings

— Vanessa Armstrong (@vfarmstrong) August 24, 2022

Two episodes of #TheRingsOfPower in and ... so far, so good! The production value is pretty remarkable. One breathtaking visual after the next, and the level of detail in the costume and production design is something else. As for the story/characters ... pic.twitter.com/n2HeKHdKPM

— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) August 24, 2022

I've seen the first 2 episodes of #LordOfTheRings #TheRingsOfPower. It is stunningly gorgeous to look at, and the score is beautiful. It also takes a while to get going, and there's a LOT going on. But for fans of the movies, it'll take you right back at points once it's rolling.

— Alex Zalben (@azalben) August 24, 2022

#TheRingsofPower is definitely a promising return to Middle-earth based on the first episodes. Stunning visuals, compelling characters, and a magnetic lead in Morfydd Clark's Galadriel, who refuses to surrender the widely-held belief that Sauron is defeated. Can't wait for more. pic.twitter.com/XNf9Xie0Qm

— Carly Lane-Perry (@carlylane) August 24, 2022

Social media embargo is up for #LordofTheRings #TheRingsofPower #LOTR, so: I’ve seen the first 2 episodes. I had been skeptical...but I was very pleasantly surprised. It is actually good! Very good! Visuals & tone are just right. IMO, a great addition to the Tolkien world

— Lauren Sarner (@LaurenSarner) August 24, 2022

The first 2 eps of #TheRingsOfPower are… so far, very great. The trailers have already shown the show’s brilliant visual spectacle the seeds are planted for a rich & intriguing story that left me wanting more.

Review coming to @DiscussingFilm from @darkmotifs later this month. pic.twitter.com/a0Vw2k88i2

— Jacob (@JacobFisherDF) August 24, 2022

The Lord of the Rings: #TheRingsOfPower instantly captured my imagination w/ captivating stories & characters in a Middle Earth that's both familiar & new.

The story/setup is so dense, however, the pacing in EPs 1 & 2 is rather slow, but it definitely leaves you wanting more. pic.twitter.com/nJJSHFMaLo

— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) August 24, 2022

Hey I can finally say I’ve seen the first two episodes (2x now) of #TheRingsOfPower!

As a fan of Lord of the Rings lore, I found it outstanding and will left me longing for more. The wait between episodes is going to be excruciating. I’ll have more to say on @CGMagonline soon pic.twitter.com/EnLmux08aS

— Brock MyLaughlin Romance (@brockmclaughlin) August 24, 2022

I can now say that the first 2 episodes of #TheRingsOfPower are as cinematic as fantasy can be on TV. Feels made especially for Tolkien fans and is as *epic* as LOTR should be.

JA Bayona and cinematographer Óscar Faura continue to make magic together, a real dream duo. pic.twitter.com/YsBRrpf6Mb

— Andrew J. Salazar (@AndrewJ626) August 24, 2022

The cast of the show includes Morfydd Clark, Benjamin Walker, Charles Edwards, Charlie Vickers, Markella Kavenagh, Nazanin Boniadi, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Tyrone Muhafidin, Maxim Baldry, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Owain Arthur.

The Rings of Power will premier on Amazon Prime Video on September 2.