The Rings of Power SO2 | WHY FANS HATED "THE RINGS OF POWER" ? | LOTR vs ROP

Transcript:
Hey there, Middle-earth adventurers! Today, we’re diving into the recently completed season 2 of The Rings of Power. We'll explore some burning questions: Was it a success or failure? How did it fare on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes? And most importantly, why didn’t viewers love it as much as The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit? Let’s get started!
(Segment 1: A Success or Failure?)
The success of Rings of Power Season 2 is a mixed bag. From a critical perspective, it has garnered respectable reviews. Critics praised its epic visuals, with Rotten Tomatoes giving it an 83% approval rating​. Many consider the second season to have redeemed itself from the rocky start of Season 1, calling it a tighter, more complex narrative​.
However, despite critical acclaim, the show’s viewership tells a different story. The audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes is only 59%, and Season 2’s premiere saw a sharp 50% drop in viewership compared to Season 1​. This dramatic decline in audience engagement indicates that while some fans are sticking around, others are losing interest fast.
So, is it a success? Financially and critically, it’s holding strong, but audience reception tells a more nuanced tale.
Conclusion: Season 2 of Rings of Power improved critically with tighter storytelling and strong visuals but failed to retain audience interest, evident in declining viewership and mixed audience ratings, reflecting a divide in its reception.
(Segment 2: Ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes)
Let’s look at the raw numbers. On IMDb, Rings of Power currently stands at a 6.9/10, which is decent but far from the heights achieved by The Lord of the Rings films​. Meanwhile, Rotten Tomatoes tells a similar story. As mentioned earlier, critics rated it highly at 83%, but the audience score lagged behind at 59%​. Compared to The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which boasts near-perfect ratings across platforms, and even The Hobbit trilogy, which enjoyed strong fan support despite its own criticisms, Rings of Power struggles to capture the same level of enthusiasm.
Conclusion: Rings of Power holds strong critical ratings, but audience scores remain low, highlighting the contrast between critic praise for technical execution and fans’ disappointment with the show’s adaptation​.
(Segment 3: Why Didn’t Fans Like It As Much As LOTR or The Hobbit?)
Here’s the big question: Why didn’t viewers love Rings of Power the way they did LOTR or The Hobbit? A major factor is the source material. Peter Jackson’s LOTR films closely followed Tolkien’s original work, which earned them the loyalty of die-hard fans. In contrast, Rings of Power takes significant liberties, compressing timelines and altering characters, like Galadriel, who was rewritten to seem far.
Another issue is pacing and storytelling. The Rings of Power has been criticized for its over-reliance on “mystery box” plots and forced character developments. The dialogue often feels stilted, and the expansive world-building, while impressive, lacks the emotional depth that LOTR delivered​. Moreover, visuals vs. substance is a big debate. While Rings of Power undeniably dazzles with its $1 billion budget, many fans argue that it’s all style, no soul. Some feel that the show prioritizes spectacle over character development, making it hard to form the emotional connection that was a hallmark of the original LOTR trilogy​.
Conclusion: Fans didn’t connect with Rings of Power like LOTR due to altered characters, rushed timelines, and a lack of emotional depth compared to the rich, slow-burning narrative of Tolkien’s original works​.
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It got better in final episode, but still not near good as LOTR .

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