If they had called it something else other than relate it to LOTR or hobbit. It would have faired better with some fans. But it appears they have little knowledge about the diffent races and some of the major characters. I find it a little entertaining, but it could be something much much better. For instance galadriel is so much more than a warrior.
Yeah, I agree. It's really not a LOTR series. If they just called it some adventure series, I don't think it draws much criticism. On the other hand, if they do that, they end up with fewer viewers overall.