The premiere of Amazon's 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 has seen a significant drop in viewership, attracting only 902,000 households in the U.S. within four days, compared to 1.8 million for Season 1's debut in three days. Data from Samba TV indicates a nearly 50% decline, raising concerns about the series' ability to retain its audience. While Samba TV's numbers do not account for mobile viewership, they reflect a troubling trend, as only 37% of Season 1 viewers finished the series. Amazon has yet to release official viewership figures, but anticipation builds for Nielsen's upcoming report, expected in late September. The series continues to explore the complexities of Middle-earth's characters against a backdrop of rising darkness as Sauron seeks to regain power. This decline in interest suggests that the show may have lost a significant portion of its audience as it enters its second season.