Where has all the Vitriol Gone?

[Alassë Estel]

Originally Posted by Formendacil

Now, I realise that basing my observation on what "Tolkien fandom" is doing solely on the activity on the Barrow-downs is a fool's errand, but... does it seem like the hate is missing for Season 2?

I know what you mean.
It seems like Season 2 is a little better than the first season, at least in some ways.

But also, there are far less viewers this season.

For those two reasons, the wave of furious initial reactions we had the first time isn't there.

I don't think that means that the show is particularly better liked though.

As I sometimes watch Youtube videos, I've found that it's almost become "trendy" to make videos mocking The Rings of Power.

If anyone mentions Rings of Power, it's usually met with a mocking reply.

Overall, I think it's become a little less furiously hated, and become more agressively mocked by those still paying any attention.