But it’s not all good news for some audiences. Another major TV production is returning this year with its second season, and it’s one that fans weren’t so sure about the first time around. And considering it’s one of the most expensive TV shows ever made, that’s not an ideal response.
Rings of PowerSeason 2 will be returning this year, saysThe Hollywood Reporter, and given that it was easily the most divisive TV show of the past decade, a lot of fans have very split responses to the news.
#TheRingsOfPowerS2 releases later this year ⚔️
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Over on X, the reactions were massively varied, with a lot of backlash and negative reviews returning from disappointed viewers of Season 1.
“If only the writers and showrunners were as skilled as the visual effects and production crew,” said onecomment. “I’ve never been so bored but visually pleased.”
“Truly surprised they went ahead and made a Season 2 after Season 1 got raked over the coals for being so terrible,” wroteanother.
Others weren’t afraid of being a little harsher towards the series, with some commentssaying: “This show sucked,”and: “The first season was trash.”
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However, there were those who saw the news as a good thing. Clearly, Rings of Power does have its fans, even if they are in the minority.
“HELL YES!,”one responsesaid. “I adored the first season, cannot wait for S2 (and S3, S4, and S5).”
“It’s probably a hot take but RoP was better than HotD! And the latter got all the praise and the former got all the undeserved hate! Doesn’t matter, I’m excited for Season 2,” saidanother.
Other comments even addressed the hostility, withone usersaying: “Season 1 was good, people need to stop whining. I’m really stoked for S2!”
Make sure you’re up to date with ourRings of Power Season 2guide. You can also get to know theRings of Power castand remind yourself of theEpisode 8 ending.
Jessica Cullen is a TV and Movies Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She’s previously written for The Digital Fix, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, Slate and more. Aside from being the residential Yellowstone expert, she also loves Westerns, ’90s action movies, and true crime. You can email her here: jessica.cullen@dexerto.com.
