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The recent Lord of the Rings adaptation, The Rings of Power, was a major decision that underscores this pattern. Critics and fans alike have raised questions about the franchise’s direction, especially considering the dropped ratings, with some estimates putting The Rings of Power’s first season at around 300-400,000 views daily, underscoring its commercial underperformance. The series capitalized on nostalgia but ultimately failed to capture the collective imagination, largely due to questionable creative choices and a perceived political agenda.