Part 6/7:
Mounting Expectations: A Show in Crisis?
The overall sentiment from fans and critics alike is that Season 2 will likely face the same fate as its predecessor: rejection and disdain. Many believe that from the look of the teaser and the tone of online reactions, Amazon's series has become a “joke” among Tolkien enthusiasts. The ongoing strategy of hiding negative comments and dislikes fuels suspicion that the studio is trying to suppress criticism rather than address it openly.
Fans are now questioning whether Amazon will keep the dislike counts and comment features public, or if they will once again attempt to bury the mounting evidence of their struggles.