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This change has sparked outrage among fans who see it as a disrespectful bastardization of Tolkien’s mythos. Critics argue that such modifications reduce rich, nuanced characters into plot devices for modern storytelling agendas.
The Broader Issue of Trust and Artistic Integrity
The controversy raises serious questions about the integrity of the adaptation. The creators' assurances that these changes are minor and that characters are “slightly more interventionalist” do little to assuage fans’ doubts. After years of disrespect and outright misrepresentation of Tolkien’s universe, skeptics no longer trust these claims.