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The Showrunners’ Denial and Damage Control Efforts
In the face of mounting criticism, the show's executive producers are rushing to defend their creative choices. They claim that The Rings of Power is not influenced by modern politics and aspires to be "timeless"—like Tolkien's original works. However, critics argue that the numerous changes and adaptations seem to tell a different story. They point out that the series introduced characters and storylines not present in Tolkien's writings, ostensibly to appeal to contemporary audiences or push certain ideological agendas.