The primary season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Energy certainly took viewers on an epic journey, simply not a well-attended one.
Solely 37 p.c of home Prime Video subscribers who began the fantasy drama’s first season accomplished all eight episodes, based on The Hollywood Reporter. The present reportedly carried out barely higher abroad, the place its completion charge is 45 p.c.
Based on THR‘s supply, even a 50 p.c completion charge wouldn’t be thought-about distinctive, particularly for such an costly collection. (The primary season price Amazon roughly $715 million, based on The Wall Road Journal.)
Regardless of these reported figures, Prime Video boss Jennifer Salke stands by the Center-earth collection, which is anticipated to return for its second season someday in 2024.
“This need to color the present as something lower than a hit — it’s not reflective of any dialog I’m having internally,” Salke tells THR. “The second season, at present in manufacturing, may have extra dramatic story turns. That’s an enormous alternative for us. The primary season required lots of establishing.”
TVLine readers gave the collection’ double-episode launch a median grade of “B,” the finale netted a “B+,” and the season as complete earned a “B.” The collection was additionally well-received by critics, with TVLine’s personal Dave Nemetz handing the “gorgeously immersive epic” a grade of “A-.”
TVLine has reached out to Prime Video for remark.
