The Rings of Power series is being reviewed by various outlets, with some focusing on specific episodes, such as episodes 1-3, 5, 7, and 8. Reviews of the series are mixed, with some considering certain episodes to be the best of the series so far, while others have expressed negative opinions, including one outlet calling the season 2 finale "awful". The series appears to be covering various storylines and characters, including those from Númenor and displaced elves.