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The Controversy Surrounding The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
A Disappointing Reception at San Diego Comic-Con
Just a week after the highly anticipated San Diego Comic-Con, the reception for Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has been overwhelmingly negative. The event, typically a celebration of upcoming projects and fan excitement, instead revealed deep concerns among Tolkien fans. The official trailer, which amassed over 77,000 downvotes compared to only 277 upvotes, encapsulated the fans' disappointment. The panel and cast interviews only added fuel to the fire as many expressed their belief that the series threatened to distort Tolkien's original vision, turning what should have been a celebration into a public relations nightmare.