The Last Homely House

The hosts provide their review of episode three of the Rings of Power. Is the series improving with each episode? Also, what are some interesting fan theories? The hosts even provide a few of their own.

The Rings of Power have finally dropped! In a special, double episode, our hosts give their review of the first two episodes. What do they like? How well do the characters and stories track with Tolkien's own writings? What about all the new characters and story lines? These questions and more are answered.

Today, the hosts discuss the imminent release of the Rings of Power. They first discuss adaptations of books to the screen and how Tolkien himself felt about them. Next, they examine what we know about the main characters of the new series. Lastly, each shares his or her hopes and fears for this latest dive into Middle-Earth.

How does The Rings of Power fit into Tolkien's mythology? The hosts summarize the three ages of Middle-Earth, then situate TROP in the timeline.

In this episode, the hosts discuss Tolkien's four criteria of fantasy: Sub-Creation, Recovery, Escape, and Consolation. They look at how Tolkien embodied these traits in his writings, then discuss how modern fantasy does or does not embody these characteristics. 

In this episode, the hosts examine Tolkien the man. They talk about some significant details about his life and speculate about how his experiences influenced his writings. Several of Tolkien's letters and publications are examined in order to build a more robust profile of the author. 

In today's episode, the hosts introduce themselves and talk about their history with Tolkien and his writings.