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.
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.