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Beyond raw numbers, there's concern about audience retention and interest over time. Anecdotal and third-party reports indicate a decline in The Rings of Power's viewership week-to-week, suggesting waning interest. Conversely, House of the Dragon has seen steady growth in viewership and word-of-mouth, with audiences increasingly engaged as episodes progress.
Data from sources like Samba TV and TV Time also cast doubt on Rings of Power's sustained popularity, with some reports indicating fewer viewers were tuning in for subsequent episodes. In some estimates, She-Hulk even outperformed The Rings of Power, highlighting the series' struggle to maintain a strong audience.