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The response to The Rings of Power at San Diego Comic-Con makes it clear: trying to dismiss fan discontent as irrational will not change the reality. Fans have used every digital weapon at their disposal—downvoting, commenting, parody—to resist what they see as an egregious misrepresentation of Tolkien’s universe.
This cultural showdown underscores the importance of respecting original works and listening to dedicated fan communities. As the backlash continues to grow, it remains to be seen whether Amazon and other studios will reconsider their approach or stubbornly double down on their creative liberties.