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 When I watched season 1 of Rings of Power I decided to overlook the overwhelming ideological propaganda because I really like the Lord of the Rings (shouldn’t have). However, after the first episode of season 2, I decided to stop watching it for good. In this case, the reason is pretty absurd, but real. I cannot literally see what’s happening. Meaning, the screen is almost black during entire scenes, where you can only hear but not see anything (even with TV brightness settings at max). This is a failed production, in my opinion. I regret giving them the benefit of the doubt by watching season 1, and I regret overlooking the values of those behind the production. 
GM #nostr 
 It was a cash grab based on no literary sources. When they removed the author they removed the world. It was never worth your time, or attention. This is what happens when you squeeze a cash cow too much. All you get is bullshit in return.