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Amazon Under Fire: Allegations of Manipulating Reviews for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
In the wake of the much-criticized debut of The Rings of Power, Amazon is allegedly resorting to increasingly desperate measures to manage public perception and salvage its investment. The controversy began with vocal dissatisfaction from fans, who felt that the show diverged significantly from Tolkien’s original vision. As backlash intensified, Amazon appeared to take steps to censor or manipulate reviews on their official platforms, sparking widespread speculation and outrage.