Amazon The Rings of Power failed because it was not honest; treating the mythology like another Hollywood product. Amazon Prime did not respect Tolkien and the audience knew it. King Theoden, played by Bernard Hill in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy had a few words for Amazon’s series. Adar has been recast for season 2. Prime Video is trying to whip up interest in season 1 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power with behind the scenes videos, interviews and a cringy surprise.

The Fellowship Won!