Part 6/9:
The Quality of Acting and Series Integrity
Beyond questions of authenticity, many critics also question Clark’s acting capabilities and her approach to the character. Her portrayal, combined with her own admission of needing "therapy" for violent scenes, raises doubts about her professionalism or understanding. Some dismiss her comments as exaggerated or indicative of poor acting skills. Others interpret her statements as emblematic of the broader issues surrounding the series—namely, a script and characterization that fans feel diverge sharply from Tolkien’s original tone and ethos.