So much time was devoted to Kili and the development of his love for Tauriel the she-elf, and the subsequent triangle with Legolas, that Fili is completely overshadowed by his brother.

Thorin Oakenshield, the leader of the company, redeemed himself and died honorably in the Battle of the Five Armies. Fili and Kili, two heirs to Erebor's throne, were killed in the same battle ...