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From the outset, The Rings of Power has been criticized not just for its storytelling but for its blatant violations of the source material's lore and canon. Taking away these issues, the show still struggles with basic production quality, with some comparing it unfavorably to low-quality television shows like those on The CW network. This raises the question: how is this the most expensive TV production ever, yet so fundamentally flawed?