As promised, here is the first in-depth analysis of the Amazon Prime series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. This analysis covers only “A Shadow of the Past.” The second episode, “Adrift,” is covered here.
In this episode: Galadriel is disturbed by signs of an ancient evil’s return; Arondir makes an unsettling discovery; Elrond is presented with an intriguing new venture; Nori breaks the Harfoot community’s most deeply-held rule.
We hope that you watch the series along with us, and enjoy Dr. Scott Masson’s analysis after you watch each episode.
Dr. Scott Masson is an Associate Professor of English Literature at Tyndale University, Toronto. He did his PhD at the University of Durham, where C.S. Lewis delivered the lectures eventually written under the title The Abolition of Man. He has taught courses on C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien for over a decade, some of which have been uploaded to his YouTube channel. He also hosted a series of literature podcasts called Paideia Today.