In fairness, the Lord of the Rings series' 'good half' is well represented throughout episode 8. The production values have never been better, particularly where the battle scenes are concerned.
It's ultimately an underwhelming affair, its every high point undercut by at least as many lows. In that sense, the finale is emblematic of season 2 overall.
The cast continues to give it their all as well... everyone acquits themselves well, but the occasional creaky accent aside and some actors rise above the rest.
It's a real shame that season 2's finale feels so emotionally empty, even if this is far from unexpected, as it drops the hyper-focused approach of its predecessor.
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