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While the show’s departures from Tolkien’s rich Middle-earth mythos are widely condemned, critics argue that the issues run deeper than just lore inaccuracies. Even when stripped of all connection to the iconic universe, the series faces scrutiny for being fundamentally poorly made. From dialogue to acting, editing to fight choreography, every aspect of the production seems to fall flat. Episode 6, in particular, continues this trend, with little to redeem it—no matter how high the stakes or how dramatic the supposed "climax" may be.