When it was announced that Amazon was set to produce The Rings of Power, a prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy, fans were ecstatic to revisit J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-Earth. But despite opening to a record 25 million viewership, the highest in the streaming platform’s history, the sentiment surrounding the new addition to the iconic IP was pretty mixed.
Despite winning over fans with its eye-popping visuals, with many deeming it a worthy addition to the iconic franchise, its naysayers accused the show of pushing a woke agenda. And with the trailer for Season 2 set to be unveiled soon, a similar discourse has popped up once again.
The Rings of Power Season 2 Trailer Announcement Opens to Mixed Reception
A Still from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power | Amazon Studios
Even before The Rings of Power premiered, which cost Amazon a whopping $700 million to produce, some...
Despite winning over fans with its eye-popping visuals, with many deeming it a worthy addition to the iconic franchise, its naysayers accused the show of pushing a woke agenda. And with the trailer for Season 2 set to be unveiled soon, a similar discourse has popped up once again.
The Rings of Power Season 2 Trailer Announcement Opens to Mixed Reception
A Still from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power | Amazon Studios
Even before The Rings of Power premiered, which cost Amazon a whopping $700 million to produce, some...
- 5/13/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
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