The choice to populate the Lord of the Rings prequel series with diverse faces was controversial, but cast and crew stood behind their actors of color.
Characters of color were supported by nuanced storytelling and substantial arcs, avoiding the cliches of 'colorblind' casts seen in other fantasy narratives.
Despite Nuanced characters of color, Season 2 of Rings of Power regresses into clichés that have doomed less inclusive stories in the past.
The cast stated, 'BIPOC belong in Middle-earth,' showcasing a solidarity that continues to set a high bar for contemporary fantasy.
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