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A SECOND PLANE HAS HIT THE TOWER

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"Celebrían is such a minor character in the Tolkien Legendarium, she doesn't do anything relevant aside from bearing Elrond's children, in Rings of Power she can totally marry him offscreen or be replaced by a newly created character. The movies' lore wouldn't suffer from it!”

Well, excuse me if I see great potential in a character that hasn't been properly used in the original canon and is primarily known for the horrifying ordeal she suffered! How foolish of me wishing for her to get the chance to explore her personality and act in storylines that do not solely revolve around her progeny or that Bad Thing she endured!

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What if you were born during a WAR and your dad became a STAR and your mum became a BIRD and your people were KILLED and then you and your twin were KIDNAPPED and then your kidnappers either DIED or fucked off to the BEACH and then your twin chose a MORTAL LIFE and then you became a HERALD and then your King got given a really cool RING but there was ANOTHER WAR because SAURON WAS ACTUALLY the RING GUY and then your King DIES and then your cousin/wife gets ATTACKED and then she SAILS and then your Foster son falls in LOVE with your DAUGHTER and then there's ANOTHER FUCKING WAR because SAURON IS BACK and then your daughter also chooses a MORTAL fucking LIFE and then you just FUCK OFF TOO but your twin sons didn't make up their MINDS

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ELROND & ARWEN (inspo). The Fellowship of The Ring (2001) | The Rings of Power (2024)

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From Maxim's insta story 🤩

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Sophia, Owain and Rob Being Chaotic Part 2

Interviewer: "What has been your highlight so far in five words?"

O: The dinner scene

Inrerviewer: that's only three!

O:....with them.

S: working with these two legends!

(She's so sweet, I can't)

Interviewer: Aww!

R: *with sarcasm in his voice* ugh....

S: SO UNGRATEFUL

R: *counting on his fingers* Help. Me.

R: I. Don't. Know.

*dies*

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Rings of Power ➤ Women of Power: Season 02

“I hear your sorrow, and your anger. I share it. We have bloodied and been bloodied but know this... we will find our course.”

credit: cap-that.com

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okay so first it's people getting mad that Charlie doesn't like certain ships, then it's harassing his pregnant wife, then it's invading his privacy when he goes in public then it's leaking pics of his WEDDING...

AND THEN it's harassing the showrunners, JD/John and Patrick, for following canon and not making fanon, calling them misogynistic, and getting angry they won't make certain ships canon....

AND ON TOP OF ALL OF THAT, getting angry at Robert for simply having a girlfriend....

parasocial relationships involving chronically online people need to be studied because it's getting concerning.

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I SAW THAT TO FUAACK😭

I really need a drink after all of this...and on top of it i just saw the Silvergifting AI monstrosity... mom come get me i'm scared

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Can 2025 maybe be the year we as a fandom finally stop using the term 'she-elf', which was invented for the Jackson movies and comes across as intentionally derogatory?

Tolkien himself referred to female elves as 'women' or 'elven-women' or similar.

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TW: Mentions of rape and sexual violence

When it comes to the topic of sexual violence in the Silm fandom, I feel like the fandom has only acknowledged two cases of rape: first being Eöl and Aredhel, and the second being Ar-Pharazôn and Tar-Míriel.

But when it comes to Lúthien and Idril, it feels like the fandom is reluctant to acknowledge that they're both canonically near-victims of rape/sexual assault by Celegorm and Maeglin, respectively. In fact, I feel like Celegorm's attempted rape of Lúthien is the most downplayed or rarely acknowledged for what it is- attempted sexual violence.

(And no, forced marriage is not different from attempted rape. In fact, it is still very much rape!)

Regardless of whether the attempt was successful or not, sexual violence is still sexual violence. I'm not trying to say that anyone who likes Celegorm or Maeglin is automatically horrible, but if you're going to like either of those two, then you shouldn't be afraid to accept their uglier sides instead of trying to downplay or straight-up deny their horrible actions towards women.

We acknowledge that what Eöl did to Aredhel was wrong. We also acknowledge that what Ar-Pharazôn did to Tar-Míriel was wrong. None of their cruelty is ever downplayed or ignored.

So why can't Celegorm or Maeglin receive that same treatment for their actions towards Lúthien and Idril? Why are they somehow excused, or even pitied, for trying to force themselves onto women who don't want them?

I honestly want to know why Celegorm and Maeglin's attempted rapes are downplayed or rarely acknowledged. Is it because Celegorm and Maeglin were unsuccessful in their attempts? Because they both happen to be fandom favorites?

I dunno, I just have a lot of thoughts about this that I need to get off my chest.

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celeborn and the stranger meet up WHEN

"but Celeborn would add nothing to the plot and would be boring" "he's just galadriel's boring husband" "Celeborn would make Galadriel less interesting she should just marry-"

i am now begging you to please read a book

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Hi, I’ve been following you for a bit and you are God’s strongest soldier. It is really upsetting to see people act so rude and mean towards the cast and crew.

It’s fine to like a ship but it’s never ok to harass people. There needs to be separation because Parasocial relationships are getting out of hand when you feel entitled to their lives.

So thank you for calling out this stuff. I’ve seen this fandom bullshit before and it’s just really disappointing to see. I like this fandom so I feel like a disappointed mom. This isn’t the first time this has happened, it won’t be the last, but omg I’m so tired.

I’m holding your hand through the screen <3

Omg hiiii!

Tysm for this 🥺

I used to be such a calm "peace and love" account (after my intense twitter days dealing with a fanbase that shall not be named, but starts with an S- if you know, have a cookie) and then I started seeing some very odd behaviour and I guess something in me just snapped.

I don't understand why shipping causes this level of drama. Like it's okay for the corner of the internet it's on, but the actors being constantly asked about it (ex: shakespearean actor Charles Edwards being asked about a ship his character isn't even apart of is incredibly disrespectful. You have an insanely talented actor in front of you and you ask about a ship his character isn't even apart of? odd.) and the showrunners being harassed about it isn't okay.

And I understand that that one producer who i'm not naming because I really don't want anything to start, said that she sees it as a love story. I get that. But she is not a showrunner. She does not have final say. And because of her saying that, it's fuelled so many fires and led to so many people in the cast and crew getting harassed or targeted for following the books (Charlie saying Sauron doesn't have the ability to love because of page 396 of Morgoth's Ring. Patrick saying the "Cosmic connection" is platonic.) and for not making the ship sail.

I think i used to be a bit afraid of being the "Bad Guy" at times, or pissing anyone off. But since that's already people's idea of me (the "anti to end all antis") I'll keep calling it all out. It's disappointing to see how hive minds won't call out bad behaviour and will just continue to encourage each other to behave in such, for lack of a better word, "odd" ways.

I still remember the absolute battering I got when I first weighed in on the ship drama, and the mess that followed (it's why asks aren't anon and why my replies are limited- bc people were excusing literal abuse and replying with dangerous rhetoric that i didn't really want others to be triggered by). But the thing is, they didn't expect me to actually argue back, which was a mistake on their part. I've dealt with meaner, bigger, badder, and worse. A few angry shippers don't scare me.

Hugs. 🫂🫂🫂

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From a film major: Let the showrunners and writers do their thing. Enough with the conspiracies. Scripts are written and rewritten all the time. It happens, it's NORMAL. It's not a bad thing at all and it also doesn't mean that the showrunners and writers are incompetent. These conspiracies won't make the time pass any faster. Just be patient. S3 will be announced when they're ready.

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im sorry if you've been asked this before, but do you have any advice on reading the silmarillion effectively? i last read it yeeeears ago, and to this day i still dont know how people remember enough about the book to post about all the many many characters, let alone meme about them. i wanna join in on the fun but im intimidated. any tips? thanks so much!

Omg I’d love to help!!

So first off: understanding what the Silmarillion is.

It’s not a narrative like lotr or the hobbit, it’s more like a history textbook or a collection of myths. So understanding that structure will help you make better sense of all the disjointed stories and characters.

Next: maps.

The silm takes place almost entirely in the continent of Beleriand which is not in the main lotr narrative, so it’s a completely new area. Do yourself a favor and have a map of Beleriand next to you while you read the silm so you know where you are in the story. The atlas of tolkien is also a very helpful guide.

Finally: choosing your own adventure.

If the silm is a textbook/collection of myths, then the silm fandom is people choosing different parts of the silm to focus on. Some people choose to focus on Doriath and the Beren and Luthien story, others focus on the Feanorions, while some like yours truly like to focus on the Valar.

Because of all these little niches and abundance of characters to hyper-fixate on, there is absolutely no pressure or expectation to know the entire Silmarillion inside and out. In fact, I don’t know a single Tolkien fan on tumblr that has that level of in-depth knowledge. It’s totally okay to just have a general knowledge of the different stories/characters and then focus on the parts that interest you most. Like for me, I could care less about the children of Hurin plotline or Finrod, they just don’t interest me. But I gobble up every part of the silm involving Melkor and the Valar.

Also just by interacting with the silm fandom, you’ll absorb a lot of the plot points and characters via osmosis. I already knew who Feanor was before even cracking open the silm bc of how much the fandom talks abt him.

I hope this helps! And feel free to send more asks as the need arises!!

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[ABOUT "THE RINGS OF POWER" RUMOURS GOING AROUND:]

Sooooooooo, I’ve been seeing this swirling storm of chaos over on Twitter and Tumblr, and it seems like shippers (and non-shippers alike) are whipping themselves into a frenzy over this “Amazon Preview program” post. People are panicking, spinning theories, and already mourning the show as if the Valar themselves have announced its doom.

First of all—breathe, besties. Lemme grab those reins before y’all ride headfirst into Mount Doom on a horse named Speculation. Let’s take a step back, re-saddle our ponies of reason, and navigate this mess with a clear head. Because honestly? This panic spiral isn’t doing anyone any good, and it’s time we address it properly.

This post claiming to be from someone in the Amazon Preview program has thrown out the idea that The Rings of Power might get canceled, based on one alleged survey question asking how viewers would feel about such a possibility.

Naturally and obviously, that one sentence has snowballed into chaos: shippers blaming each other, Haladriels claiming to be the sole saviors of the show, and everyone else clutching their lembas bread wondering if this truly spells the end of Amazon’s multi-billion-dollar endeavor.

Spoiler alert: It doesn’t.

But before we dive into why, let’s lay this out clearly. Speculation without evidence is just that—speculation. Right now, this rumor has the same credibility as Gollum’s “juicy fish” promises. So, let’s chill out for a second, untangle the web of panic, and address this mess calmly, because trust me, The Rings of Power is not about to vanish into the West just yet.

1. No proof = no panic. While the original poster claims to be part of the Amazon Preview program, we have no concrete evidence that this survey or its specific question even exists. I'm sorry that's not me being mean, that's a fact. Until Amazon makes an official statement, take this with a grain of salt. Let’s not give ourselves heart palpitations over unverified claims. We don’t need to borrow worry from the future.

2. Viewership ≠ Haladriels alone. I’m sorry (not really), but this idea that Haladriels are the "main audience" and thus the show’s sole reason for survival? Nope. Stop right there. While the Haladriel fandom is vocal and sizable, they are not the entire viewership. Millions of people around the world are tuning in for the larger story of Middle-earth, the intricate lore, the stunning visuals, and their own favorite characters and dynamics—whether that’s Elrond & Galadriel, Durin & Disa, the Harfoots, or even Arondir's badass moments. Amazon didn’t pour half a billion dollars into a single ship.

Haladriels, who are you? The dwarves showing up at the last minute to the Siege of Eregion, claiming to be the sole saviors of the battle? Let’s pump the brakes on this idea, because while your contributions to the fandom are visible and often loud, you are not the entire viewer base. You’re part of the tapestry of fans, not the whole thing.

Yes, you’re passionate. Yes, you create fan art, fanfics, and engage actively in discussions. And yes, maybe you’re a good chunk of the audience (you are).

But—and I cannot stress this enough—you are not the majority of viewers Amazon is depending on for the show’s success.

The show has millions of viewers globally, and a good number of them don’t EVEN engage with shipping.

They’re here for the lore, the spectacle, the drama, or maybe just to see an elf and a dwarf bicker their way into a beautiful friendship.

Amazon’s decisions about the show—renewals, budgets, story arcs—aren’t hinging on one ship. They’re analyzing data from a massive, global audience across dozens of countries, not just the trending tags on Twitter or Tumblr. And even if Haladriels make up a decent slice of the pie, it’s not the whole bakery. This is Middle-earth, not a kingdom under one banner.

While the ship is part of the fandom's flavor, it is not the main course. This isn’t me throwing shade—it’s me asking for a reality check, from one passionate fan to another.

And just so we’re clear—this isn’t me throwing shade because I ship Elrondriel (Elrond/Galadriel). Trust me, I know my ship isn’t the entire audience either. Elrondriel shippers are a passionate, creative, and dedicated part of the fandom, but we’re also just one piece of the puzzle, just like Haladriels are. Believe me, we’re in the same fandom boat here—just sailing with different banners.

I understand the urge to feel like your ship carries the weight of the fandom. When you’re surrounded by incredible art, fic, metas, and headcanons that fuel your love for a pairing, it’s easy to think, "We’re the backbone of this fandom!" But the truth? We’re all in this together, and none of us—not Haladriels, not Elrondriels, not any ship—can claim to be the be-all and end-all of The Rings of Power audience.

We might feel strongly about our pairings, but the reality is that shipping communities are just one part of the much larger audience Amazon considers when making decisions. There are fans who aren’t on Tumblr, Twitter, or AO3, fans who aren’t debating ships, and fans who might not even care about romance in the show at all (I know, wild concept, but they exist!). They’re here for the epic battles, the exploration of Middle-earth, and the overarching story.

So, no, this isn’t a case of “my ship is better” or “your ship doesn’t matter.” It’s about perspective. I care about fandom health and fandom spaces, no matter the ship. I’m here advocating for all of us to recognize that we’re not the sole audience Amazon is catering to—and that’s okay. We’re all contributing to the fandom in different ways, and that’s something worth celebrating.

So to Haladriels feeling like the show’s fate rests on your shoulders, let me reassure you, that you have to produce and produce and produce: it doesn’t.

The show’s survival isn’t riding on Elrondriel either, nor on any single faction of fans.

We’re all part of the audience, but none of us are the entire audience.

The fellowship of fans is vast and diverse, and while we might be rowing in different directions sometimes, we’re still in the same boat when it comes to loving this world and wanting the best for it.

We might not ship the same thing, but we share the same love for this story and the passion to see it thrive. So let’s focus on that instead of spiraling into ship-centric fearmongering. Let’s celebrate what we love, stay creative, and keep contributing to this incredible fandom in ways that uplift us all.

3. Bezos isn’t walking away. The Rings of Power is Jeff Bezos’s lovechild. He and his family are reportedly huge fans of the Tolkien franchise. Love him or hate him, Bezos is not the kind of person to let a project this massive—one of the most expensive shows ever made—flounder without giving it every possible chance to succeed. The man is prideful, and he’s not just going to bow out because of mixed reception in its first season or something. If anything, he’ll double down, exert even more control, and pump the breaks on creative risks to bring the show in line with mainstream expectations.

You can even check this right here, which is from a trusted source:

You can also see this article and passage here:

As part of that investment Amazon MGM Studios recently acquired Bray Studios, where “Rings of Power” is filmed. Can we take that as indication that the show, which shot its first season in New Zealand, is staying in the U.K.?

JS: I think you can. Why not? No plans to move it. Very excited about it.

How have you found the reaction to Season 2?

JS: Obviously very different marketing levels and all of that [to Season 1]. But that being said, over 55 million people at this point have engaged since Season 2 launched. And if you look at the long-term trajectory, which is how this company looks at an asset like that, this is a long-term investment in that franchise. […] There’s well over 150 million viewers watching and engaging with the show. So I feel really good. I think we all do.

Is there any change to the 50-episode commitment?

JS: I don’t think so. [That] commitment is never the thing that’s driving what we’re doing. We’ll continue to make the show as long as we see global customers loving it and watching it to the point where — it is a business. Obviously, we need a large amount of people showing up. And there are a large amount of people, so there’s no debate about whether or not the show will continue.

4. "Cancelled" doesn’t mean what people think it does. Even if Amazon is “mulling over” decisions for Season 3, this doesn’t mean the show is on the chopping block. It’s standard practice for large-scale productions to reassess budgets, strategies, and audience reception to refine their approach. It doesn’t spell doom; it spells adjustments. Given the scope of The Rings of Power, Amazon likely planned for this to be a long-term investment and would have accounted for a slower start. Building trust and an audience takes time—just ask any successful franchise.

5. Let’s calm the Fellowship down. Worrying about every rumor floating around is exhausting. It’s like trying to outrun a Nazgûl while barefoot in Mordor. We don’t need that energy in our fandom right now. Yes, we can be critical of the show. Yes, we can hope for improvements. But the speculation about the series getting canned before Season 3 even airs is unnecessary noise that only feeds negativity and add worries to already existing conflicts.

TL;DR:

I’m not here to sound like your mom or anything—but if it helps, think of me as your friendly neighborhood Gandalf (minus the fireworks but with plenty of snacks). I’m just here to calm things down before we all start marching out of Hobbiton over a rumor that has absolutely no solid ground to stand on. This whole situation is snowballing—and let’s be honest, it’s not even winter yet.

This post that everyone’s spiraling over? The one about surveys and cancellation questions? It comes with exactly zero proof.

No screenshots, no corroboration, nothing to confirm it’s legit beyond someone’s words on the internet.

I’m not saying it’s impossible, but without evidence, it’s like claiming to have the One Ring but refusing to show even a glimpse of it. Sounds a little sus, right?

Look, I get it. The wording is scary. “How would you feel about cancellation?” is enough to make anyone who loves the show clutch their lembas in fear. But panicking and spreading unverified claims like wildfire isn’t helping anyone. It’s like rallying the Rohirrim before you even know what you’re riding to face—take a breath, assess, and then make decisions.

Until we hear something concrete, let’s not let this post stir the pot unnecessarily. The show is far too big to just disappear overnight, and Bezos’s pride alone will probably ensure we at least get to see this through. Let’s focus on enjoying what we have, continuing to provide feedback where we can, and sharing the love of this sprawling, beautiful world Tolkien inspired.

It’s a single claim from an unverified source with no screenshots, no corroboration, and no concrete evidence. Until we see something legitimate, this is just another shadow in the Misty Mountains of Fandom Panic™.

With everything I’ve mentioned—the insane budget, Bezos’s personal attachment, and the fact that Amazon has already made long-term commitments to the show—there’s little reason to think it’s on the chopping block. Is it possible they’re retooling it or adjusting things? Sure, that happens with every major series. But outright canceling the biggest, most ambitious project in their streaming history? That’s a huge leap, and frankly, it doesn’t line up with what we know about how Amazon operates (or how Bezos’s ego works).

So let’s not get sucked into the Eye of Sauron-level drama without solid proof.

I get that the idea of the show being in jeopardy is unsettling—Rings of Power means a lot to so many of us for so many different reasons. But until there’s something concrete, let’s not fall prey to baseless fear. Hold fast, steer your boats true, and don’t let panic steer you off course. Keep your lembas close, your theories reasonable, and your hearts hopeful. After all, not all rumors that spread doom are gold.

Bezos and his family love this series. The man isn’t going to let his shiny billion-dollar baby get canceled quietly.

Let’s channel some hobbit energy—grab a snack, take a deep breath, and wait for actual confirmation before we assume doom and gloom. We’ve weathered plenty of storms in this fandom, and this? This is just a passing cloud until we know otherwise. Stay calm, my friends. Middle-earth wasn’t built in a day, and neither are Amazon’s decisions. 🌿

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URGENT HELP SAVE THE LIFE OF MY CHILD

Dear humanity,

Please Help Me – My Son May Die at Any Moment.

I'm Amal from Gaza. 🍉

Here’s my story, and I’m reaching out with a hopeful heart 💔✨, hoping someone will feel what my family and I are going through.

My son is suffering from a severe and life-threatening injury after being shot by Israeli drones. He urgently needs medical treatment outside Gaza.

I beg you, i kiss your feet, to help my son. My son may die at any moment

I lost most of my family. I'm afraid to lose my son too 🥺 .

Please Donate now:👇👇 👇

https://gofund.me/305028dd

Thank you for your compassion and kindness

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