100% agree. Same taste and sensations.
What intrigates me about the black Elf Is the dark/horror surrounding him.
But of course, character-wise he seem to be the Classic "cool cold" dude with problem at manifesting feelings, but I am curious to see the role, or better the enemies he'll face and Sauron's strategy.
And agree, the hobbits give that "familiar" feeling and I am happy to see they have this role.
I also like the character of Elrond, Galadriel Is ok for me but I can understand why people find her annoying, since Classic Revenge kind of character, but well I am not really interested in her actually, not so far at least, so yeah I agree, her plotline for now Is far less interesting than the others.