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Despite attempts from media and some industry figures to dismiss fan outrage as unwarranted or reactionary, the numeric disparity in feedback tells a different story. The fan base’s ability to ratio and mock the series demonstrates their collective power and unwillingness to accept what they see as a desecration of Tolkien’s legacy.
Attempts by showrunners and major media outlets to reframe the narrative—arguing that the backlash is “stupid” or rooted in ignorance—have only fueled further mockery. Fans have humorously exaggerated The Rings of Power with parody content, lampooning how irreverently it handles Tolkien’s characters and stories.