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Here is a video from my second-favorite reaction channel.

Plus, in Institutional Memory, Danny says he is fine with being "Mr. Cregg". This was not a case of a competent female who settled for being "just a wife and a mother".

The recent Harry and Meghan series reminded me of this scene.

It's not unfathomable to think Sauron was in control of the sea monster. In Appendix A it is revealed that Gandalf helped Thorin and his company take back Erebor because Sauron might use the Dragon "with terrible effect".

In the chapter Shadow of the Past in FOTR, Gandalf is explicit about how the One Ring "abandoned" Gollum in an attempt to re-unite with its master. He goes on to say that another power was at work which caused it to be picked up by Bilbo Baggins. Behind that there was something else at work, beyond any design of the Ring-maker. I can put it no plainer than by saying that Bilbo was meant to find the Ring, and not by its maker. In which case you also were meant to have it. And that may be an encouraging thought. I fully expect that next season we will see Sauron use his powers to maneuver his way into meeting with Galadriel. And probably the encounter with Elendil's ship as well.

Ological's analysis of the episode.

Well, to my knowledge only Ismael Cruz Cordova has said he was the victim of racist bullying. But they all work for a studio that is claiming the show is the target of "relentless racism". So when the studio arranged an interview that presupposed that they had been such victims, they were careful with their language. I actually think they did quite well in threading the needle.

A very good tribute montage.

Morgen used Penny as an Exposition Fairy so Elizabeth could deliver the real truth. Just another contrivance to serve the plot.

Ben Daniels, who played Lord Snowdon in seasons 3 and 4, has been cast in Rings of Power in an as-yet unnamed role. As the oldest member of the ROP cast, he will likely play Cirdan, the oldest of the Elves. But with his experience playing the husband of Princess Margaret, he could also be Celeborn, the husband of Galadriel.

"Representation is a two-edged sword."

Here's a nice video essay about the show in general and the shortcomings of season 5.

The show has included a number of flashback scenes. It would be good to see them portray some of Diana's formative years. But I also see the value of including the story of the Fayeds. "The Crown must win" is the central theme of the show. Diana, imo, had a profound impact on the monarchy, in both life and death. The Fayeds, like it or not, were an integral part of that story.

Ben Daniels has had a pretty extensive career. He's also quite old for this cast.

It is what it is. Also, William and Kate are coming to the US. I wonder if he will have a comment about his portrayal in season 5.