‘Rings Of Power’ Season Two Isn’t Even Worth Hate Watching

The show’s creators squandered a chance to make a television masterpiece because they were lazy, arrogant, and utterly lacking in affection for their work.

‘Rings of Power’ Season 2 Doesn’t Take Tolkien Or Storytelling Seriously

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Amazon Spoiled ‘Rings Of Power’ By Trading Tolkien For Lame Hollywood Tropes

The show squandered its potential by adding a multitude of silly plot devices and petty personal conflicts to J.R.R. Tolkien’s story.

It’s Not Tolkien’s Fault Amazon’s Adaptation Is Terrible

The latest episode of 'The Rings of Power' shows the real obstacle to filming Tolkien is the filmmakers themselves.

Amazon’s ‘Rings Of Power’ Falls Short Because It’s About Making Money, Not The Story

Amazon's adaptation of Tolkien is just the latest in a long line of cash grabs.

Amazon’s ‘The Rings Of Power’ Leaves Many Disappointed While Some Hold Out Hope

After the premiere of Amazon’s new TV series, many fear that moral themes of Tolkien’s Middle Earth will be lost. Others are hopeful.

Three big ways Amazon’s ‘Rings of Power’ butchers Tolkien’s lore

The show doesn’t just abandon Tolkien’s moral imagination, it also mangles, disregards, and needlessly changes its source material.