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For example, the introduction of a Black dwarf princess and diverse casting choices—like the actor Ismael Cruz Córdova discussing how the new characters are meant to reflect a broader spectrum of cultural backgrounds—have alarmed purists who believe these depictions are not faithful to the source material. These changes seem motivated more by contemporary social agendas than by narrative necessity, leading many to accuse the series of bastardizing Tolkien's creation to serve woke narratives.