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Will Middle-earth be covered in darkness? That’s the question confronting the Free Peoples in Season 3 of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” which is bound for Prime Video. The forces of evil are gathering strength; will the power of elves or the Men of Numenor be enough to hold back Sauron? We’ll let you know everything we know about the show’s third season so far, so you’re ready when it comes out.

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Stranger Things‘ Jamie Campbell Bower and Franklin‘s Eddie Marsan are entering the fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien for season three of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Prime Video did not confirm who either actor will be playing, but did say Bower joined as a series regular. Marsan joins in a recurring role.

The series premiered in September 2022, with season two following in August 2024. Season three is currently in pre-production. Filming’s expected to begin at Shepperton Studios in the UK this spring.

“Jumping forward several years from the events of season two, season three takes place at the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron, as the Dark Lord seeks to craft the One Ring that will give him the edge...

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Poweris officially returning for a third season. The controversial Prime Video original series dives into the deeper works of J.R.R. Tolkien to craft a larger vision of the world of Middle-earth before the War of the Ring. The first two seasons of The Rings of Power depicted the return of the Dark Lord Sauron to Middle-earth after his and Morgoth's defeat in the First Age. Now, as the end of the Second Age looms nearer, Sauron works to corrupt the races of Men, Elves, and Dwarves, swaying them with the otherworldly strength of his deviously crafted rings of power. However, a small group of foresighted Elves and Men work against the rising darkness in the world, fighting to keep...

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will return for a third season. Prime Video has confirmed the series’ renewal; season three production is underway.

Rumors of a third season were first discussed in December 2022. Those behind the series say they have a five-year plan for the fantasy series. Season two premiered in August 2024.

Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Maxim Baldry, Nazanin Boniadi, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Charles Edwards, Trystan Gravelle, Sir Lenny Henry, Ema Horvath, Markella Kavenagh, Sam Hazeldine, Tyroe Muhafidin, Sophia Nomvete, Lloyd Owen, Megan Richards, Dylan Smith, Charlie Vickers, Leon Wadham, Benjamin Walker, Daniel Weyman, and Sara Zwangobani star in the series set 1000 years before The Hobbit.

Prime Video revealed more about the renewal in a press release.

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It’s good news for The Rings of Power’s future and the decision on a third season!

One of the biggest fantasy shows out there is The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The prequel to the Oscar-winning movie franchise takes place thousands of years before the films and the events leading to Sauron creating the One Ring.

Season 2 aired in 2024, with the question of whether it will continue. While the show is a success, its huge budget (reportedly over a billion dollars for the two seasons so far) makes it pretty costly. Also, while viewing numbers seem strong, a report indicated viewership had fallen a whopping 60% from season 1.

Those worries of cancellation are for naught, as Rings of Power has been renewed for season 3! TV Line had the report along with a statement from Vernon Sanders, head of television for Amazon MGM Studios:

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Morfydd Clark as Galadriel in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ season 2 (Credit: Ben Rothstein / Prime Video)

Prime Video’s The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power has officially been renewed for a third season. The upcoming season will see a leap forward in time, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Season three is currently in pre-production, with filming expected to begin this spring at its new home, Shepperton Studios.

Prime Video’s renewal announcement did not indicate returning cast members or include a description of the upcoming season. However, The Hollywood Reporter offered this synopsis: “Season three takes place at the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron, as the Dark Lord seeks to craft the One Ring that will give him the edge he needs to win the war and conquer all Middle-earth at last.”

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“The Rings of Power” will return for Season 3 at Prime Video, with pre-production currently underway and plans to begin filming this spring at Shepperton Studios in the UK.

The “Lord of the Rings” prequel’s latest installment will see multiple episodes directed by Charlotte Brändström, Sanaa Hamri and Stefan Schwartz, with Brändström also serving as an executive producer. Brändström previously served as a co-executive producer and directed multiple episodes in Seasons 1 and 2, and Hamri helmed several episodes in season two. Schwartz’s credits include “The Boys” (Prime Video), “The Walking Dead” (AMC), “Luther” (BBC), and “The Americans” (FX).

The series has attracted over 170 million viewers worldwide, with Amazon touting it as one of the “strongest drivers for new Prime membership sign-ups.”

“‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ continues to captivate audiences worldwide, and we’re thrilled that a third season is underway. The creative team has an...

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 makes an Elrond scene from the movies even more tragic. Played by Robert Aramayo, the younger Elrond is one of the most important Rings of Power characters. His relationships with Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) and Durin IV (Owain Arthrur) have been at the heart of the series. Elrond has done his best to balance his friendship with Durin against the larger issues that the Elves and the Dwarves face.

In season 2, Elrond's friendship with Galadriel is tested by their opposing views on whether the rings of power should be used. By Rings of Power season 2's ending, Elrond's viewpoint on the rings of power changes given the actions of Galadriel and the changes that have occurred across Middle-earth. Despite having a different outlook heading into Rings of Power season 3, Elrond's resistance to the rings makes a scene from the movies sadder.

When Nori Brandyfoot actress Markella Kavenagh discovered Gandalf might be a part of “The Lord Of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” she had no qualms about getting showrunners to spill the beans.

“So, the very first rehearsal I had with [Daniel Weyman] who plays the Stranger, I asked him in front of one of the showrunners, Patrick, if he was playing Gandalf,” Kavenagh said at a recent “Rings of Power” panel hosted by Variety. “Wrong move. Definitely bad. Wrong question at that stage. But Dan said something really cool, which was that at that point, The Stranger didn’t know who he really was, or what his journey really entails. And I honestly never thought about it again.”

For Kavenagh, Season 2 of “Rings of Power” was an opportunity to explore a more world-weary Nori: “Season 1 Nori was in such a different place. She’s seen a bit more of...

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The Second Age of Middle-earth is becoming increasingly fraught after The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2. The latest chapter of Prime Video's prequel to J.R.R. Tolkien's iconic novel has seen darkness taking root throughout Middle-earth as Sauron, under the guise of the fair god Annatar, began forging new rings with Celebrimbor while Galadriel raced to stop an Uruk invasion on Eregion. Additionally, The Stranger, Nori and Poppy continued their quest to learn his identity and how to manage his powers, while Númenor found itself in the midst of a civil war.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 finale saw the Uruk's invasion of Eregion proving largely successful as the city was destroyed, though Durin IV and the Dwarves,...

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Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2!Galadriel and Sauron's ties have finally come to an end in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2. The latest season of the J.R.R. Tolkien prequel show has followed Morfydd Clark's Elf who, after having created the titular rings with Celebrimbor, has visions of the forger's death and the subsequent downfall of Eregion, leading to her racing across Middle-earth in the hopes of saving him from the Uruk. Charlie Vickers' Sauron, on the other hand, has infiltrated Eregion initially in his Halbrand form before transforming into Annatar, manipulating Celebrimbor into making more rings.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 finale saw multiple conflicts came to a head as Adar and the Uruk successfully invade Eregion, while Galadriel attempts...

Ever since his appearance in the premiere of Prime Videos The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Theo (Tyroe Muhafidin) has been a topic of heated debate, with many fans wondering why a character not appearing in Tolkiens lore would play such a seemingly important role in the series. Throughout his story arc, different theories about Theos future have appeared, with the credibility of many deteriorating as his character slowly evolved throughout the shows progression.

After Theo discovered the mysterious sword hilt linked to the Dark Lord (Charlie Vickers), fans speculated that he had an important connection to Sauron. Throughout his journey, fans have conjectured that this link to Sauron foretells Theo becoming a Nazgl (possibly the Witch-king of Angmar) or the Mouth of Sauron. Once Theo interacted with Isildur (Maxim Baldry), fans wondered if he could become the founder of Rohan or even the King of the Dead.

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The season 2 finale of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power aired last Thursday. So there's no new episode this week, but we have the next best thing: nit-picking and ranking! Let's run through all eight episodes from The Rings of Power season 2, ranking them from worst to best, "worst" and "best" being relative terms:

Credit: Ross Ferguson / Prime Video. Copyright: Amazon MGM Studios. Ismael Cruz Córdova as Arondir; Maxim Baldry as Isildur; Nia Towle as Estrid. 8. Episode 204, "Eldest"

The Rings of Power is set during the Second Age of Middle-earth, thousands of years before The Lord of the Rings story most of us know. Some characters are familiar and some are brand-new, and some of their stories are more entertaining than others. "Eldest" revolves mainly around some of the more boring characters in the cast, namely the elf Arondir, the Númenórean Isildur, and the human woman Estrid.

Warning: the following story contains spoilers from “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Season 2, Episode 8 — read at your own risk!

Prime Video celebrated the end of the second season of “The Rings of Power” by gathering some of the cast members for a screening of the 74-minute finale, “Shadow and Flame,” on Tuesday night. The all-guild FYC event was held at The London Hotel West Hollywood and featured a cast Q&a with Charlie Vickers as Sauron/Halbrand/Annatar, Charles Edwards as Celebrimbor, Markella Kavenagh as Elanor “Nori” Brandyfoot, Maxim Baldry as Isildur, and Owain Arthur as Prince Durin.

The cast members talked about what they were most excited to tackle in Season 2, the pressures working on the big-budget fantasy series based on the J. R. R. Tolkien books, and how they have to keep so many secrets because “Lotr” characters like Sauron and Gandalf are so well-known.

Warning: Contains Minor Spoilers for The Rings of Power, season 2

One reoccurring character in The Rings of Power who carries nearly as much mystery as Sauron (Charlie Vickers) and Gandalf (Daniel Weyman) before their identities were revealed is Theo (Tyroe Muhafidin). The Rings of Power continues to explore Theo as he discovers a strange sword, loses his mother, and interacts with characters as integral as Arondir (Ismael Cruz Crdova), Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), and Isildur (Maxim Baldry). Fan speculation posits that this little known character could become a Nazgl or the founder of Rohan.

It is unlikely that The Rings of Power would spend as much time as it does with Theo unless his character has an exciting reveal. Several factors hint at Theo's future role in the fate of Middle-earth. Among all the speculation behind the Rohan and Nazgl theories, The Rings of Power provides more evidence for one of these fates over the other.

The following contains major spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 8, "Shadow and Flame," now streaming on Prime Video.

With the identity of The Stranger (Daniel Weyman) revealed in the Season 2 finale of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, some fans were left wondering whether the character made his debut too early and breaks from the lore established by The Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien. Per IGN, a new post by Prime Video has a Tolkien Professors take on the story.

Dr. Corey Olsen, president of Signum University and Mythgard Institute, talked about how canon in Tolkiens world may not actually be canon in the traditional sense. Signum University, based in New Hampshire, offers graduate courses in Tolkien studies.

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The second season of Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power came to an end this week, and the finale seemed to leave little doubt as to the identity of the "Dark Wizard" played by Game of Thrones alum Ciarán Hinds.

However, all may not be as it seems when it comes to this mysterious and very powerful character.

We know that this blatantly evil sorcerer is an "Istar," and it was generally assumed that he must be Sarauman. Granted, it would be a pretty major change to the lore if this character "broke bad" prior to the events of Tolkien's trilogy, but so would the introduction of another Istari who was never mentioned in the saga at all.

This led to speculation that Hinds might be playing either Alatar or Pallando, the "Blue Wizards" who are never really discussed in any great detail in The Lord of the Rings...

Warning: Major Spoilers lie ahead for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 finale!

Middle-earth is no longer a peaceful land for Elves in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2. On the verge of having to leave Lindon due to the death of their tree of life, though even with the construction of the three Elven Rings of Power preserving it, Elves found themselves in a state of turmoil, as Galadriel revealed that Halbrand was actually Sauron. Furthermore, the city of Eregion, home to ring forger Celebrimbor, becomes the target for Adar and the Uruk, all while Celebrimbor inadvertently welcomes Sauron in when he presents himself as Annatar, an Elven god of gifts, and creating more of the titular rings.

The latter half of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 saw Elrond strive to enlist the Dwarves to aid...

Warning: Major Spoilers lie ahead for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 finale!

Nori and The Stranger's adventure comes to an emotional end, while Mriel is left in a precarious state in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 finale. Played by Markella Kavenagh, the young Harfoot set out with her friend, Poppy, to help the tall wizard known only as The Stranger to regain his memories and get a handle on his abilities. After being separated by a sandstorm, Nori and Poppy discover a community of halflings known as the Stoors, while The Stranger meets the mysterious Tom Bombadil, who offers some ambiguous advice to help.

Portrayed by Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Mriel was introduced as the queen regent of the island of Men, Nmenor, though saw her power challenged near the end of season 1 after her expedition to the Southlands with an army...

Warning: Major Spoilers lie ahead for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 finale!

Sauron's efforts to claim possession over Middle-earth has taken a devastating step forward in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 finale. The latest season of the prequel to J.R.R. Tolkien's iconic novel has seen Sauron working with Celebrimbor in his Elven form of Annatar to create the titular rings, manipulating him into believing the rings are meant to bring peace to the world. Sauron, meanwhile, has kept Celebrimbor in a state of hallucinatory peace, keeping Eregion appearing seemingly idyllic, when in reality, the Uruk army is advancing on the city and is in an all-out war with the Elven army.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 finale sees Celebrimbor, freed from the Dark Lord's influence, keeping Sauron delayed by refusing to tell...

The season 2 finale of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is now streaming on Prime Video, and the episode features some shocking betrayals, major deaths, and long-awaited answers.

Spoilers follow.

The episode begins in Khazad-dûm, with King Durin unleashing the Balrog from the depths of Moria. In a final act of redemption, the corrupted Dwarf king removes his ring and charges to face the fiery demon, sacrificing himself to seal the chamber while passing his crown and the rule of the mighty Dwarf kingdom to his son.

In Rhûn, we see The Stranger arrive at the Stoor village, going against Tom Bombadil's advice (or did he?) by setting his own quest aside to rescue Nori and Poppy. The mysterious Dark Wizard attempts to sway his "old friend" to his side, suggesting that together they will be powerful enough to defeat Sauron (he has to be Saruman.

Warning: This review contains spoilers for The Rings of Power's season 2 finaleThe Rings of Power is playing the long game. That's been clear since reports first emerged about creators Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne's five-season, billion-dollar plan for J.R.R. Tolkien's masterworks. To tell a story at this scale with this level of production value, planning is vital. But, part of what makes television so great is improvisation. Sure, it can lead to less-than-stellar results. But improvisation, or lack of a detailed map, has led to some of the best television ever created.

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Cast Amelia Kenworthy, Bridie Sisson, Robert Strange, Sara Zwangobani, Sophia Nomvete, Trystan Gravelle, Daniel Weyman, Markella Kavenagh, Megan Richards, Peter Tait, Anthony Crum, Owain Arthur, Leon Wadham, Thusitha Jayasundera, Tyroe Muhafidin, Beau Cassidy, Maxine Cunliffe, Charlie Vickers, Lloyd Owen, Geoff Morrell, Kevin Eldon, Sam Hazeldine, Charles Edwards,...

Warning! Major spoilers ahead for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 finale.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power director Charlotte Brndstrm and director of photography Alex Disenhof explain Adar's dark fate in the season 2 finale. Prime Video's hit The Lord of the Rings show created by Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne, just concluded its sophomore outing, teeing up an explosive season 3. After playing an important role as a villain in most episodes thus far, The Rings of Power's season 2 finale sees Adar (Sam Hazeldine) betrayed and killed by the Orcs he calls his children after they fall under Sauron's (Charlie Vickers) control.

In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Brndstrm and Disenhof delve into how they shot Adar's final scene with Galadriel in The Rings of Power's season 2 finale, which comes just before his death. The creatives explain that they mirrored...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 finale.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 finale director Charlotte Brndstrm and cinematographer Alex Disenhof explain the new Elven lands featured in the episode. Continuing its story of the rise of Sauron (Charlie Vickers) during the Second Age of Middle-eath, Prime Video's Lord of the Rings series created by Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne just concluded its sophomore outing. The Rings of Power's season 2 finale featured a number of big developments, concluding in a new Elven land as Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), Elrond (Robert Aramayo), and Gil-galad (Benjamin Walker) plan their next moves.

In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Brndstrm and Disenhof delve into those new Elven locations featured in The Rings of Power's season 2 finale. After the brutal and bloody fall of Eregion, the two creatives explain that it was important...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 finale.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power star Charlie Vickers explains why Sauron chooses to spare Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) in the season 2 finale. Created by Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne, the hit Prime Video Lord of the Rings show returned for its sophomore outing in August, chronicling Sauron's rise to power during the Second Age. Sauron and Galadriel finally face off again in The Rings of Power season 2 finale in an epic duel, before which Sauron tries one last time to get her to join him as a ruler of Middle-earth.

In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Vickers delves into why Sauron didn't immediately kill Galadriel in The Rings of Power's season 2 finale, despite having the opportunity to. According to the actor, Sauron still saw a potential to get Galadriel on-side. After the events of the finale,...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 finale.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power star Robert Aramayo teases Elrond's journey to come in a potential season 3. After returning for its sophomore outing in August, Prime Video's Lord of the Rings show created by Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne just released its action-packed finale, with Elrond once again playing a key role. Though Eregion is essentially lost in episode 7, The Rings of Power's season 2 finale sees Elrond and Gil-galad (Benjamin Walker) lead the surviving citizens to safety, teeing up a continued struggle against Sauron (Charlie Vickers) in the future.

In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Aramayo and Gil-Galad actor Benjamin Walker tease what might be next for Elrond should The Rings of Power season 3 get the green light. According to Aramayo, who is well versed in J.R.R. Tolkien's source material,...

[Warning: The following contains Major spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 and Tolkien book plot.] The most famous weapon in Jrr Tolkien lore next to Sauron’s One Ring is introduced in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 finale. TV Insider is exclusively debuting the scene, which also confirms the existence of Elendil’s (Lloyd Owen) other son, Anárion, who along with Isildur (Maxim Baldry) are Aragorn’s direct ancestors. The sword Aragorn will one day wield, Narsil, is revealed in the video above. In the scene, ousted queen Míriel (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) is urged to flee Númenor by Elendil as political conflict in the island kingdom reaches a tipping point. Having already confessed their love for each other, Elendil can’t imagine leaving without her. “We must leave for the west, there are Faithful there,” he hurriedly says. “My son, Anárion, amongst them. I know a ...

Prime Video has already released a brief promo for this Thursday's season 2 finale of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, but an extended version has now been shared online which features quite a bit of new footage.

Spoilers for the previous episode follow.

It's not the best quality, but the video shows more of the fierce battle between Galadriel and Sauron that was teased in the first trailer. The Dark Lord is still in his Annatar form here - but as we've already seen, this makes him no less powerful.

We also have another shot of the Balrog, who was first awakened from his long slumber in the season 2 finale. The fiery demon will be unleashed from his cavern deep beneath Moria when King Durin refuses to listen to his son and digs far too deeply into the mountain.

Finally, we get a glimpse of the Dark Wizard (surely Saruman?...

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It's no secret that Prime Video's The Rings of Power has been controversial among Lord of the Rings fans. From the very beginning, longtime lovers of Middle-earth have been wary about the new series, which aims to tell a more complete story about the forging of the Rings of Power leading up to the epic confrontation between Sauron and the Last Alliance of Elves and Men. As a fan of movies and television, I tend to have the opposite reaction when a show gets heavy backlash from the fanbase to which it is directed, so I wasn't surprised when I liked the first season of The Rings of Power more than the average viewer.

The penultimate season 2 episode of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is now streaming, and despite featuring a massive battle and a couple of deaths (though we'd say Arondir is still kicking), it was a kiss between two characters that emerged as the biggest talking point.

Spoilers from this point on.

Though they never had a relationship in J.R.R. Tolkien's source material, Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) and Elrond (Robert Aramayo) locked lips in "Doomed To Die." Were these Elven comrades simply unable to contain their feelings any longer, giving in to their passionate desire for one another?

Not exactly.

The kiss was actually a strategic play on Elrond's part, as he was able to slip the captured Galadriel a cloak pin that she would later use to free herself from Adar. While some fans enjoyed this moment and are even "shipping" the characters, a lot of others...

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 stunt coordinator and second unit director Vic Armstrong explains Morfydd Clark's Galadriel evolution. Returning for its sophomore outing last month, Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings series, which hails from creators Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne, continues to put Galadriel front and center in the action. In The Rings of Power season 2, Galadriel's quest against Sauron rages once more from season 1, and the Elven warrior remains a major force for change in Middle-earth, both on the battlefield and off.

In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Armstrong touches on how Clark's Galadriel has changed in The Rings of Power season 2, revealing some of the behind-the-scenes filming details. Armstrong shares immense praise for Clark and her physicality as a performer, as well as her positive attitude towards stunts and doing her own action sequences, particularly when it comes to horse riding.

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Nori and Poppy's adventure has led to a surprising turn of events in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2. Introduced in season 1 of the J.R.R. Tolkien prequel show as part of the migrating Harfoot clan, Nori and Poppy's lives are changed forever with the sudden arrival of The Stranger, a man who mysteriously falls from the sky and has no memories of who he is. The first season chronicles Nori and Poppy's travels with The Stranger in the hopes of discovering his identity and how to get a handle on his magical abilities.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 sees Poppy rejoin Nori and The Stranger on their journey to Rhn to try and learn more about the latter's identity. Along the way, though, they become...

The intense penultimate episode of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is now streaming, and "Doomed To Die" focused on the devastating Battle of Eregion, as Adar - with Galadriel as his prisoner - and his forces launched an attack on the Elven kingdom while Elrond and King Gil-glad mounted a desperate defence.

Spoilers follow.

With Durin unable to keep his word to Elrond by sending an army of Dwarves to bolster the Elven ranks, Adar ultimately emerges victorious, stabbing Arondir (possibly fatally) and seizing Galadriel's ring, Nenya, from Elrond before flinging the Elf to the ground.

Meanwhile, Celebrimbor realizes that Annatar has been Sauron all along, and he's been tricked into forging the nine rings for mortal men while his city crumbles around him.

Prime Video has now released a brief promo for next week's season 2 finale, and it sees the Dark Wizard (surely Saruman... right?...

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power designer Barrie Gower recently explained why Sauron's Elven form looks different from other Elves on the show. In the second season of the Prime Video series, Sauron disguises as Annatar (Charles Vickers), the Lord of Gifts and self-proclaimed emissary from the god-like Valar, to deceive the Elven smith Celebrimbor into crafting the remaining rings of power.

In an interview with Screen Rant, Gower discussed why it was necessary to differentiate Annatar from the other Elves in Middle-earth. The designer explained the practical processes of achieving the future Dark Lord of Middle Earth's otherwordly appearance. "So, we are dictated primarily to giving somebody elf ears that would suit them, but we're covering their own ears basically, or extending. Fortunately, Charlie has very nice ears, so we were able to give them these beautiful, slightly upturned angular ears," he said. "We were...

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is approaching the end of its second season, which has delved deeper into the lore of Middle-earth and the Second Age. The sophomore season of the Prime Video original series has seen many improvements over its predecessor, with better-written characters, darker storylines, and stunning cinematography helping the once-heavily criticized series begin to win over some fans of the original Lord of the Rings franchise. The series also continues to tease viewers with certain mysteries, many of which may not be answered for some time.

One of the biggest enduring mysteries in The Rings of Power is the identity of the Stranger. Portrayed by Daniel Weyman, the Stranger fell from the sky in the...

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is back and better than ever in its second season as it gets closer and closer to unleashing full-scale war upon Middle-earth. The latest episodes of the Prime Video original series see Sauron working his deception on Celembrimbor to craft more rings of power for the Dwarves and Men, kickstarting a chain reaction that will lead to the forging of the One Ring. The newest season has also seen an uptick in its reception from both critics and fans after its debut season received decidedly mixed reviews. The show seems to have finally found its footing in J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy world, winning over some fans...

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 continues to flesh out its Numenor storylines as political matters heat up on the once-great island. After their terrible defeat at the hands of Adar and his Orcs in Middle-earth, the Nmenreans sail back home with their tail between their legs, where they face their most difficult adversary yet: themselves. After suffering heavy losses as a result of Queen Miriel's orders, Ar-Pharazn organizes a peaceful coup that removes her from the throne and places himself as the new protector of Numenor. However, his resistance to anything Elvish and growing fear of death will eventually result in the island's destruction in a great flood that Miriel has foreseen, dooming Numenor and most of its inhabitants.

The following contains spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 5, "Halls of Stone," now streaming on Prime Video.

One star of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power thinks his character should never possess a ring. In a Screen Rant interview, Leon Wadham, who plays Kemen, a Nmenorean, in the series, said it would be a disaster if his character were ever given one of the Rings of Power. The series so far, has shown the characters of Celebrimbor (Charles Edward) and Sauron, disguising himself as Annatar, (Charlie Vickers) forging several rings in Eregion while Kemens great city of Nmenor is struggling.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 places Isildur in a predicament that Aragorn would have to deal with centuries down the line.

The second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is heading toward its finale with just a few episodes left to go. Ahead of the next episode's debut, Cbr has an exclusive sneak peek clip to debut.

The clip, dubbed "What Did He Promise," features Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) and Adar (Sam Hazeldine). The two discuss their thoughts on Sauron, with Adar giving a cautious warning to Galadriel about her quest to find him. It's an early look at Season 2, Episode 6, after which the penultimate episode and the season finale will bring the sophomore season to its conclusion. The episode is set to drop on Prime Video on Thursday, Sept. 17 at :01 Pt, and the sneak peek clip can be viewed below.

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With his father now in power, Kemen is quickly becoming far too power hungry in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2. Introduced in season 1 of the Prime Video prequel to J.R.R. Tolkien's novel, Kemen is the son of Trystan Gravelle's Pharazn, the key advisor to Nmenor's Queen Mriel. Having been raised in a life of luxury and privilege, Kemen is often a troublesome thorn in both his father and other Nmenrian's sides, as he frequently gets away with his actions.

In The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, Kemen's ambitions are growing well beyond his reach after he and Pharazn ruled over Nmenor during Mriel's travels to the Southlands, having gotten a taste of the life of royalty. After his father successfully takes the throne from his cousin, Kemen attempts to bond even further with his father by carrying out his...

Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2!

As alliances shift in Nmenor, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 will see some families split apart between those faithful to the Valar and those wanting changes. The island of Men was introduced in season 1 of the Prime Video prequel to J.R.R. Tolkien's iconic novel as a largely peaceful region, though some tension brewing between them and the Elves as they sought to establish themselves as an independent power. Nmenor serves as the home for many of Rings of Power's human characters, including Queen Mriel, her cousin and advisor Pharazn, heroic sailor Elendil and his children, aspiring warrior Isildur and ambitious architect Erien.

With The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, Elendil and Erien find themselves at odds with one another as they both believe Isildur to...

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 star Ema Horvath explains why her character, Erien, chooses Pharazn (Trystan Gravelle) over her own father. Based on The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, Prime Video's fantasy series returned last month for its sophomore outing, following Sauron (Charlie Vickers) as he works to forge the titular rings. Troubles in the Middle-earth city of Nmenor have also been a key focus in the season 2 episodes thus far, with Erien and her father, Captain Elendil (Lloyd Owen), finding themselves on opposites sides of a power struggle.

In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Horvath dives deep into Erien's headspace in The Rings of Power season 2, explaining that it's a confluence of several factors that have shaped her decision to side with Pharazn. Part of it, the actor explains, is her character's own self-doubts and professional ambitions, but she stresses...

The following contains spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 5, now streaming on Prime Video.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 has improved over Season 1-- but it's still far from perfect. Season 2, Episode 5 covers a lot of territory from Nmenor, Khazad-dm and Eregion, while lightly touching on Elrond, Gil-galad and Galadriel. While many of the stories are well-balanced, Rings of Power is still struggling with how to make audiences care about its storylines when each one is fighting for screen time. Episode 5 highlights this struggle perfectly.

Episode 5 is anchored by the performances of Charles Edwards, Charlie Vickers and Peter Mullan. Celebrimbor and Annatar's relationship continues to grow more interesting, while Durin and Disa demonstrate great emotional depth. Elsewhere, Lloyd Owen as Elendil helps to elevate the Nmenor plot and create a much stronger example of the political intrigue of the world of men.

This article from the Prime Video series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) Season 2 Episode 5 contains significant spoilers.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’s fifth episode brings a potential old friend from Peter Jackson’s original The Lord of the Rings film franchise. Well, not the good kind, anyway. Princess Disi makes a discovery that may have implications for the Troll kingdom and the rest of Middle-earth.

Disi finds a disturbance deep in the bowels of Khazad-dûm. If you remember, Gandalf the Grey, while crossing the Bridge of Khazad-dûm, told a mysterious being, “You shall not pass!” and, wielding his mighty staff, won the battle. However, he was grabbed by the ankle and pulled over the edge. His last words before falling to the Fellowship were, “Run, you fools.”

Has Disi found the Balrog? We don’t know for sure, but Prince Durin IV warns his father,...

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is back for its second season, picking up after the groundbreaking events of last season's finale, wherein Halbrand revealed himself to secretly be the dark lord Sauron and, in response, the Elves crafted the first three great Rings of Power. The series has been controversial among fans of the Lord of the Rings franchise for numerous reasons but has received mostly positive reviews from critics, leaving the series to be a particularly hot topic. Fans who enjoy Peter Jackson's take on J.R.R. Tolkien's world have especially disliked The Rings of Power, though the series' second season has seen a notable improvement in fan reception so far.

This week's episode of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is one of the busiest in Season 2. "Eldest" brings the live-action debut of many Middle-earth creatures, but one of the highlights is the return of the Ents. As Arondir (Ismael Cruz Cordova), Isildur (Maxim Baldry), and Estrid (Nia Towle) struggle to find common ground while searching for Theo (Tyroe Muhafidin), they are surprised by Snaggleroot (Jim Broadbent) and Winterbloom (Olivia Williams), the Ents who have been kidnapping humans. There is something curious about it, though: Winterbloom is an Entwife, a female Ent. It's the first time one of her kind appears in live-action - but why?...

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, episode 4 is now streaming on Prime Video, and among the Ents (and Ent-wives), eerie Barrow-Wights and the debut of Tom Bombadil, the most significant talking point might be our biggest hint yet as to the true identity of The Stranger (Daniel Weyman).

Spoilers follow.

When Nori (Markella Kavanaugh) and Poppy (Megan Richards) get separated from their "Istar" friend after being whisked away by a sandstorm he caused (he still doesn't quite have a grasp of his powers), they encounter a group of larger Halflings who call themselves Stoors (Smeagol/Gollum is believed to have been a Stoorish Hobbit). After some initial hostilities, the Harfoots attempt to better explain who they were travelling with.

After describing the Stranger as "a giant" and "bigger than an Elf," Harfoot leader Gundabel sarcastically interrupts with, "oh, so he's a great big grand-elf?"

Say grand-elf...

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay have addressed whether Tom Bombadil is the most powerful being in Middle Earth, virtually making him "God." Rory Kinnear portrays the character in the Prime Video series, now in its second season.

J.R.R. Tolkien's source material depicts the character as a jolly singing fellow who has been around since the beginning of time. The characterization informed Bombadil's presentation in The Rings of Power, which retains core elements without affecting the show's serious tone. Dialogue in the series' fourth episode hints that Bombadil's demeanor belies his true status in Middle Earth, with many asking if he is basically "God." "We would have no problem if that question was being asked because people say that about the character in the books," co-showrunner Payne told The Hollywood Reporter. "And I think people asked that of Tolkien himself.