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This strategic quiet lends credence to the idea that Amazon had recognized The Rings of Power was not the watershed moment they envisioned but rather a financial and reputational drain.
The Rise of the Anticipated Backlash
As The Rings of Power moved closer to Season 2, anticipation of inevitable backlash increased. Amazon's first teaser for the upcoming season ignited nearly half a million dislikes on YouTube, echoing the discontent that marred the show’s debut. While the initial teaser had even more dislikes—around two million—the current numbers suggest the hate and disappointment are persistent.