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Fans have historically been protective of Tolkien’s universe, holding letters from Tolkien and detailed lore close to their hearts. Their disdain for the show’s changes—such as the inclusion of modern politics, expansive creative liberties, and what many perceive as a lack of fidelity to Tolkien’s themes—has been openly expressed across social media platforms. They have consistently downvoted or deleted promotional comments and have made their disapproval clear through ratioed posts and memes.