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As the second season of “The Rings of Power” premieres, discussions about Prime Video’s adaptation of the source material, fan expectations, and criticisms from detractors are once again in full swing. While some have chosen to dislike the show without even watching it, these debates can be exhausting for those who simply want to appreciate the series. However, one might wonder, does the chatter about audience reactions to “The Rings of Power” truly matter to Amazon? In other words, how is the performance of the show in reality?

On Saturday evening, the Venice Film Festival unveiled Justin Kurzel’s latest neo-Nazi crime thriller, “The Order,” at the Lido. The viewers in Palazzo del Cinema’s Sala Grande gave a thunderous standing ovation to stars Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult following the screening of this grim story, expressing their admiration with great enthusiasm.

In 2015, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s movie Bajirao Mastani featured both Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone. Priyanka portrayed Peshwa Bajirao’s first wife, Kashibai, while Deepika took on the title role as his second wife, Mastani. Although she had fewer scenes, Priyanka demonstrated elegance in her performance. Do you recall when Priyanka left everyone spellbound when asked about her desire to play Mastani in the film? She once left everyone speechless by saying, “You ask for our life, we give you joy, but you have stolen our respect.”

I’d jump at the chance to acknowledge that I’d delight in a world where filmmaker Mike Flanagan directed every movie released this year and beyond, just to experience his unique perspective on any story. (A Mike Flanagan-directed “American Pie: Retirement Party”? I’d consider it.) Given my recent joy from his work as both a filmmaker and TV creator, it’s no surprise that I’m excited at the prospect of him joining the new DC Universe, especially since he’s expressed interest in collaborating with James Gunn on the upcoming “Superman”.

Warning: Spoilers for ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2 are coming up! If you haven’t watched the first three episodes yet, catch them now with an Amazon Prime membership. Don’t forget to tune in each Thursday as new episodes become available.