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Early in the series, viewers noted a scene where an elf worker is portrayed as a stereotypical "took our jobs" figure—a clear parody of anti-immigration sentiments. This scene features an elf on Númenor stirring anti-elf sentiment by claiming elves are coming to take jobs. Critics argue this was a clumsy attempt to mirror modern political debates, like immigration, with exaggerated stereotypes designed to evoke an emotional response rather than serve narrative purpose.