
For all of its many highlights, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 1 often felt more listless and languid than it should have. The season tried to split its focus between a few vaguely defined storylines, including the Elves' interest in the Mithril found in the mines of Khazad-dûm, the emergence of a fallen Elf named Adar and his Orc army, Galadriel's (Morfydd Clark) obsession with finding Sauron (Charlie Vickers), and the construction of Mordor.