Episode 09: “Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” by P. Jackson and J.R.R. Tolkien (2001) How do you approach breaking down a story as long and layered as the one created by Tolkien (and then visualized and retold by Peter Jackson)? The Lord of the Rings series is wonderfully entertaining as a fantasy/action trilogy, but for viewers willing to savor this story through analysis, it becomes a singular treasure. Come explore some of the ways that “The Fellowship of the Ring,” the first of the iconic trilogy, can still yield a wealth of insights for modern viewers.