Episode 191: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

This week, Gavia and Morgan conclude their deep-dive into Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy with an episode on The Return of the King, the triumphant final film of the series. They discuss the film's lasting legacy in Hollywood; its successes (and weaknesses) as an adaptation; all those endings; fine performances from Billy Boyd, Sean Astin, and others; its sweep of the Academy Awards; and more.

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“Triumph Tinged With Regret in Middle Earth,” Elvis Mitchell, The New York Times

The Return of the King Wins Costume Design: 2004 Oscars (You can find all the Oscar videos in this playlist!)