Paulie reacts as he watches the first episode of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and even gives a recap to the season one finale to get ready for season two. Plot synopsis, “S2 E1 – Elven Kings Under the Sky. Season Premiere. Sauron bargains with Adar. The Stranger and Nori venture into new lands. The Three Elven Rings face judgment.”

Also read this brutal review from Slate magazine, “The Rings of Power Is Still The Lord of the Rings in Name OnlY.” Paulie had previously reviewed the first season in 2022, at a theater fan event SCREENING it did not go well.