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The Rings of Power: A Dreadful Interpretation
Amazon's ambitious project, despite initial hopes, quickly spiraled into what many viewers viewed as an "abomination." Critics lambasted the show for its glaring inconsistencies with Tolkien's texts, including the controversial portrayal of characters and the reliance on modern feminist narratives, culminating in the character of Galadriel being reduced to a “girl boss.”
Fans bristled at the handling of one of the greatest stories ever told, believing that Amazon's misinterpretation sacrificed the core values woven into Tolkien's narratives for a contemporary agenda. A staggering budget of a billion dollars seemed to disappear into a fanfiction narrative that compromised the essence of the original lore.