Despite a viewership decline (via Deadline), it also passed an impressive milestone for Prime Video — and this makes The Rings of Power season 3’s confirmation far less surprising. Although The Lord of the Rings show is still receiving heavy criticism — with some claiming it’d be better if it wasn’t based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s works — it’s clearly resonating enough to maintain a regular audience and move forward with its story. At this rate, it could very well fulfill the creators’ five-season plan, even in spite of its viewership dip from season 1.
The Rings Of Power’s Season 3 Had To Happen After It Passed A Huge Prime Video Milestone
The Lord Of The Rings Show Is Among Amazon’s Best-Performing Originals
There were concerns over The Rings of Power’s future after its season 2 viewership didn’t live up to season 1’s numbers, as season 2 had accumulated 55 million views ahead of its finale, while season 1 garnered over 150 million. However, this drop doesn’t necessarily mean the show isn’t successful. In fact, the Amazon series crossed an impressive milestone that suggests it could be around for a while. Per Amazon, the Lord of the Rings show is among its top five best-performing originals thanks to season 2, sitting alongside hits like The Boys, Reacher, and Fallout (via Variety).
The Rings Of Power’s Success Bodes Well For The Series’ Five-Season Plan
The Creators Could Adapt J.R.R. Tolkien’s Entire Second Age
McKay and Payne have been vocal about their five-season plan for The Rings of Power, and if the series remains among Amazon’s top-performing originals, it’s likely to see that through to fruition. With season 3 moving forward, the creators are already halfway to bringing the entire Second Age to life on-screen. Although another drop in viewership could still derail their plans, The Rings of Power season 2’s reviews suggest it won’t happen.
Uninterested or skeptical viewers likely abandoned the show after losing interest in season 1, but those who stuck around through season 2 are probably more committed.
Uninterested or skeptical viewers likely abandoned the show after losing interest in season 1, but those who stuck around through season 2 are probably more committed. That makes another significant drop less likely. And if The Rings of Power keeps delivering compelling performances and epic battle sequences on par with those in its sophomore season, it could even pick up more viewers heading into its later outings.