Prime Video’s $715M Fantasy Gamble Is Still TV’s Most Expensive Show Even After the Backlash

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When dealing with arguably the most influential, recognizable, and iconic source material in modern fantasy, it makes sense that a show like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power would be one of the most expensive television projects ever put to the screen. After all, not only is J.R.R. Tolkien's original fantasy epic still considered the "gold standard" of fantasy literature, but Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy is also counted as one of the greatest film trilogies ever made. So, it's no wonder that Amazon hoped to capitalize on Tolkien's material by green-lighting a prequel series on Prime Video. However, unreasonable production costs and a general lack of enthusiasm surrounding The Rings of Power have led viewers to question if the endeavor was even worth it.

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