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The controversy extends to The Rings of Power, which features multiple race-swapped characters from Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Critics argue that these changes betray the lore and authenticity of Tolkien's world, which is rooted in a specific European-inspired mythology. While fans have long accepted the inclusion of diverse characters within the scope of the universe (like Black characters in Game of Thrones), they draw the line at altering established lore for the sake of diversity.