Renamed a folder on an external SSD and the files disappeared

Renamed a folder from my media drive from 'TV' to '- TV' and it's all since disappeared. Tried changing it back to no avail.

I've tried 'reindexing' (using index options windows program).

I've also tried using Recuva (software from the cccleaner ppl). It found a few of the files but not many. Plus when I recover them the files won't play (even in VLC).

Obviously I've looked in recycle bin, hidden files, . search etc...

I suspect it's just a terrible SSD and my files are gone but surely they're just hidden or stuck somewhere?

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Edit: I know Windows 10 is discontinued. I'm just getting my files off this OS before switching over to Zorin fully.