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Critique of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: A Disappointing Departure from Tolkien’s Legacy
The highly anticipated The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Prime Video has sparked significant controversy and disappointment among viewers. Despite initial warnings that the series would stray significantly from J.R.R. Tolkien’s original lore, many fans and critics alike are taken aback by just how poor the execution has been—lingering on aspects of storytelling, pacing, character development, and ideological messaging.