This is why I’m generally not a fan of prequels. Everyone has inherent plot armor, since we know for a fact that they survive.
As for Tolkien’s universe, I can forgive a certain amount of plot armor, since he structured things to work that way throughout the stories. It’s not just the show runners.
“Prequel armor” is like super plot armor because you know the character will never die. At least with plot armor you might wonder if it will eventually get removed.
I’m never worried for them when Galadriel or Elrond are on screen because I know they’ll be just fine and live happily ever after.
Rings of Power.
The show immediately starts with our main character causually defeating a troll by herself.
Later, amonst other things, she swam across an ocean and stands in a volcano’s pyroclastic flow like it’s a summer breeze.
This is why I’m generally not a fan of prequels. Everyone has inherent plot armor, since we know for a fact that they survive.
As for Tolkien’s universe, I can forgive a certain amount of plot armor, since he structured things to work that way throughout the stories. It’s not just the show runners.
Agreed.
“Prequel armor” is like super plot armor because you know the character will never die. At least with plot armor you might wonder if it will eventually get removed.
I’m never worried for them when Galadriel or Elrond are on screen because I know they’ll be just fine and live happily ever after.
I feel the same for Spock in strange new worlds.
When she swam from Bermuda to Portugal, I gave up on trying to enjoy the show. That was… much too much.
Indiana Jones and his submarine ride prove you’re wrong!
Tbf Galadriel isn’t just some boneheaded Bracegirdle from Hardbottle