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The expenditures on The Rings of Power were staggering, and the backlash only added to the embarrassment. Amazon’s investments in high-profile, blockbuster conditions didn't translate into viewer loyalty or sustained interest. Instead, the series became synonymous with a failed experiment in woke reimaginings of beloved franchises—something many fans rejected outright.
As the series limped through its initial episodes, the viewer ratings plummeted, and the perception of the show as a botched adaptation grew. Amazon's silence on the show's poor performance was notable; they avoided detailed public criticism but appeared increasingly cornered by the realities of such a costly failure.