A Critical Look at The Rings of Power's Character Design and Reception

This meme contrasts a promotional image featuring characters from 'The Rings of Power'—identified as Durin IV, Disa, and their children—with a scene featuring Gollum from the original film trilogy. The meme uses Gollum to mock Amazon's production, suggesting a lack of audience approval for the series. The accompanying text highlights a reported 60% decline in viewership between the first and second seasons, framing the character designs as a point of contention among critics of the show.