I agree. I understand cuts have to be made, unless the show's going to run 14 hours like the Russian version of "War and Peace," but taking out the author's content and adding someone else's in is just evil.
I had the feeling the director had a crush on the Arwen actress - her part was WAY too big! Plus, he and his writing partner admitted that they didn’t want Aragorn to be too noble and brave. More modern to have weaker man and woman in control. Not at ALL like the book!