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The Disastrous Reception of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 1
The much-hyped The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has become one of the most expensive and heavily promoted television series ever produced. Despite Amazon's enormous investment and high hopes for the show to become a worldwide hit, the series has faced overwhelming backlash from fans, critics, and viewers alike. The narratives of success initially fueled by Amazon’s marketing campaigns have rapidly unraveled as reality set in.