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Critics and fans alike have pointed out that, while the series excels in creating visual spectacle, it falters miserably in storytelling. Many have noted the show’s terrible writing — a point echoed by notable industry commentators such as Eric Kane, a Forbes columnist known for his candid opinions. Kane, who once had a Twitter back-and-forth with the author overcriticism, openly calls out the series for being poorly written, implying that the creators neither understand nor respect Tolkien’s lore.