Early Data Shows a Drop in Viewership for ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Compared to Season 1

Despite some fan criticism, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power became a popular series on Amazon. The second season debuted on August 29, 2024, with three episodes, and it will be intriguing to see how it unfolds, especially in light of recent announcements by the showrunners.

While the first season received critical praise, it did not impress many fans. Consequently, the second season faces high expectations and may encounter a rocky start. Critics are calling the second season a notable improvement, and although audience ratings are still relatively low due to review bombing, there has been a 50% increase.

However, initial viewership figures are not very promising. Samba TV reports a 50% drop in viewers from the first season’s premiere—falling from 1.8 million to 902,000. These numbers are preliminary and incomplete, so the actual viewership is likely above one million.

According to Samba TV, 902,000 households tuned in for the premiere of The Rings of Power Season 2, marking a significant decline from the first season. While the exact reasons for this drop are unclear, there are several factors that could be influencing these numbers.

Firstly, the series is likely facing challenges due to the mixed reception of Season 1 and the impact of review-bombing and negative campaigns by some self-proclaimed “fans.” This was anticipated and likely factored into Amazon’s expectations.

Secondly, the Samba TV numbers are not official and represent only a partial picture. They are based on data from Smart TVs and exclude mobile and other platforms. Additionally, the figures reflect viewership for just the first episode over a three-day period, as noted in the Tweet. While these numbers are accurate, they are not fully representative.

Finally, official viewership figures will be released later, and we’ll need to wait for Amazon’s comments on the premiere. For now, these preliminary numbers give us a starting point, but the complete figures, which are expected to be higher, will be available in the coming weeks and months.

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