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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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“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...

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

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...

The opening scene of the Season 2 finale of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power was a powerful one for King Durin III and his kin. Ultimately, King Durin, played by actor Peter Mullan, succumbs to a Balrog as he leaps toward it with his ax. Mullan recently talked about that fateful scene with Empire and said it made him “laugh.”

In the Season 2 finale titled “Shadow and Flame,” King Durin’s son, Durin IV (aka Prince Durin), played by Owain Arthur, finds his father trying to crack into the Mines of Moria to find more mithril. Prince Durin hates that his father was corrupted by the Rings Sauron made for the Dwarves. Digging for more of the precious mithril would destabilize the entire mine, and the prince does not want his father to be controlled by his greed. Things take a turn when a Balrog comes and...

Warning – this article contains spoilers for The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Season 2.

Bleedin’ Balrogs. Those giant, fiery creatures really do have a habit for ruining one’s day – but battling them has made for some incredible Middle-earth moments over the years. The latest came courtesy of The Rings Of Power Season 2, which saw Peter Mullan’s Scottish Dwarf King Durin III selflessly launch himself at the big horned baddie in order to save his people, after his obsession with one of those titular rings led him to dig too deeply into the Mines Of Moria. It was one of the emotional climaxes of the fantasy series’ second season, as Durin made the ultimate sacrifice, much to the devastation of son Durin IV (Owain Arthur) and his wife Disa (Sophia Nomvete).

As epic as the scene was to watch, shooting it was, for Mullan, quite a different-feeling experience.

Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power took the audience on an incredible journey through Season 2 as it explored Sauron (Charlie Vickers) creating the titular rings, the tumultuous politics of Nmenor, and the ever-growing rift between Durin IV (Owain Arthur) and his father. Despite an uneven start, Season 2 ended on a high with the epic battle in Eregion. However, it still fell victim to the most prevalent problem in fantasy TV: too short a season. With only eight hour-long episodes, The Rings of Power Season 2 didn't have sufficient time to tell its story effectively.

The Season 2 finale of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power came with full of surprises. In "Shadow and Flame," after losing his father to the Balrog of Morgoth, Durin IV (Owain Arthur) ascends to the throne of Khazad-dm, but not without contest. According to his wife Disa (Sophia Nomvete) and his steward Narvi (Kevin Eldon), there are rumors that Durin the Younger was not King Durin III's (Peter Mullan) preferred heir, and that his brother, whose name we still don't know, is gathering support among some of the Dwarf-lords. But who is Durin's brother, who all of a sudden is a threat to him after barely being mentioned before?...

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

The future of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power seems to be bright, according to Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios. Salke told Variety, she feels really good about the series, which ended its second season on Oct. 3.

Salke said over 55 million people have engaged with the show since Season 2 launched on Aug. 29. And if you look at the long-term trajectory, which is how this company looks at an asset like that, this is a long-term investment in that franchise. () Theres well over 150 million viewers watching and engaging with the show, Salke said. So, I feel really good. I think we all do, she added.

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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.

Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 finale.After a lot of teasing and a long wait, we finally see the Balrog in action in the Season 2 finale of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. In "Shadow and Flame," King Durin III (Peter Mullan) continues to dig deeper into the mithril mines of Khazad-dm under the influence of his own Ring of Power, until a fiery glow catches him and his son, Prince Durin IV (Owain Arthur), by surprise. The Balrog, awakened by the digging, climbs up the shaft to face the two Durins but is ultimately buried in an epic fight with Durin the Elder.

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!

Every narrative thread is coming to a head in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 finale. The latest season of the Prime Video prequel to J.R.R. Tolkien's novels has seen the feeling of evil slowly spread throughout Middle-earth, with Galadriel still hunting for Sauron after revealing himself in his Halbrand disguise, while the Dark Lord hides in Eregion in his Elven form of Annatar to work with Celebrimbor to forge new rings. All the while, Nmenor finds itself in the midst of a power battle between Mriel and Pharazn, while the Dwarven kingdom of Khazad-dm falls into shambles.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 finale sees the Uruk's siege on Eregion largely succeeding, destroying the Elven realm and all of Celebrimbor's works, while...

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...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 creators Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne explain King Durin's (Peter Mullan) fate in the finale and his scene with the Balrog. After returning in August, Prime Video's hit Lord of the Rings series concluded its sophomore outing this week, with friction between Prince Durin (Owain Arthur) and his father coming to a head. The Rings of Power's season 2 finale features the younger Durin confronting the king before they're interrupted by the Balrog, with King Durin ultimately dying after leaping at the monstrous beast with an ax.

In a recent interview with Deadline, McKay and Payne delve into how this climactic moment for King Durin came to life in The Rings of Power's season 2 finale, revealing that the image of him leaping toward the Balrog was...

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.

The land of Mordor is where the shadows lie, and this article is where major spoilers lie. Read no further if you haven't watched the season 2 finale of "The Rings of Power."

Season 2 of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" saved its best and most dramatic episode for last, using the finale (titled "Shadow & Flame") as a way to depict the prolonged and utterly tragic Siege of Eregion. But just when viewers least expected it, showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay snuck in yet another game-changing event in Middle-earth that has been foreshadowed since the very first season. Under the guise of the envoy Annatar, Sauron (Charlie Vickers) successfully pulls off the ultimate sleight of hand: manipulating (and outright threatening) Charles Edwards' obsessive craftsman Celebrimbor into forging the nine rings of power for Men, goading the fallen elf Adar (Sam Hazeldine) into bringing an army of orcs...

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,...

This article from the Prime Video series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) Season 2 Episode 8 contains significant spoilers.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, episode 8, marks the final chapter point of a spectacular three-episode run known as the Siege of Eregion. This Prime Video finale is a monumental achievement in fantasy series television. After you watch it, you’ll surely agree.

To Sauron’s delight, he manages to forge the nine rings. This is after escaping Lord Celebrimbor’s (Charles Edwards) ambush and his men with a flick of the wrist. Not to mention, many faiths, including Elrond, Galadriel, and Arondi, lay in the hands of Adar.

The finale kicks off with a stunning cinematic scene. Please read below for our complete second-season finale recap!

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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,...

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power's season 2 finale gets a new clip teasing an intense showdown between Prince Durin (Owain Arthur) and his father, and the arrival of the Balrog. Created by Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne, Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings series returned in August, with the titular rings beginning to take hold over Middle-earth. The Dwarf storyline in The Rings of Power season 2 features King Durin III (Peter Mullan) falling further into darkness due to his own ring, mining deeper in Khazad-dm despite warnings that it could awaken the Balrog.

Prime Video now releases a new clip from The Rings of Power season 2, episode 8, the finale, revealing that a confrontation between father and son is coming in the Mines of Moria. The clip sees King Durin turn violent against his own kind, with Prince Durin subsequently arming himself with an ax to challenge him.

The following contains spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 7, now streaming on Prime Video.

While there may not be an app to download to learn the languages crafted by J.R.R. Tolkien, there is a dialect coach who helped The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power actors learn the elvish languages of Sindarin and Quenya, Khuzdul, the language of the dwarves and Black Speech, the language of Mordor. Total Film reported actor Charles Edwards, who plays the greatest of Elven smiths, Celebrimbor in The Rings of Power, had the help of dialect coach Leith McPherson, a Tolkien language coach who has worked with actors on the Hobbit trilogy.

Shes extremely well-versed in it, but we knew what I was going to be saying, which was in the Ring poem - essentially - in Black Speech and I had to learn it by rote,...

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?...

The following contains spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 7, "Doomed to Die," now streaming on Prime Video.

A teaser trailer for the finale of The Rings of Power streaming on Prime Video sets up a Season 2 finale that includes balrogs, a confrontation between King Durin and Prince Durin as well as Nori and Poppy seemingly in danger with the Dark Wizard and The Stranger. Per Total Film, the trailer also shows the elf Arondir (Ismael Cruz Crdova), who was thought to be slain by Adar (Sam Hazeldine) in Episode 7, very much alive and fighting in Eregion.

The Season 2 finale will stream on Prime Video on Oct. 3.

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Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2, Episode 7.The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2's penultimate episode, "Doomed to Die," is packed with action as the Elves go to war. The conflict against Sauron (Charlie Vickers) comes to a head as Adar (Sam Hazeldine) attacks Eregion, where Sauron holds Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) captive. The Elves go to battle against Adar, but they are horribly outnumbered. Full of death and destruction, the gruesome episode is unmissable for many reasons, but one quieter scene gives us what the series has been missing: Elrond (Robert Aramayo) and Durin's (Owain Arthur) friendship. The Elf and the Dwarf spent much of Season 1 together as Elrond visited Khazad-dm, and the unlikely friendship became a highlight of the series. But, they went their separate ways and didn't meet in Season...

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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.

This article from the Prime Video series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) Season 2 Episode 7 contains significant spoilers.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, episode 7, marks the halfway point of a spectacular three-episode run. This group of episodes depicts the Siege of Eregion. I believe it is a monumental achievement in fantasy series television.

To Sauron’s dismay, the episode of The Rings of Power begins with still failing to forge the nine rings. Also, the Orcs damn the river, cutting off reinforcements for Eregion, who are now under siege from Adar.

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[Editor’s Note: The following article contains spoilers for “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Season 2, Episode 7, “Doomed To Die.”]

Shortly before “The Rings of Power” Season 2 debuted, there was a short-lived Twitter tiff over whether fans should care how much money Amazon spends on its “Lord of the Rings” prequel series. On one side, there were fans happy to take their entertainment at face value: “It’s TV! It’s meant to be fun! If a trillion-dollar shopping giant wants to cough up half a bill on the boss’ favorite fantasy franchise, then who are we to complain? And if you don’t like it, don’t watch it — there are other shows, you know.”

Fair points, to be sure, but the opposition argument focused on the bigger picture: “Think of all the other shows Amazon could’ve made with $465 million. Think of all the other artists who could’ve been working on those shows.

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

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 debuts a new clip from season 2, episode 7, showing Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) emerging out from under Sauron's (Charlie Vickers) grasp. Created by Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne, the hit Prime Video fantasy series returned for its sophomore outing in August, charting Sauron's rise in Middle-earth during the Second Age. Sauron's main task in The Rings of Power season 2 has been forging the titular rings, and Celebrimbor, as a great Elven smith, has become an unfortunate victim of his dark influence.

Now, IGN releases a new clip from The Rings of Power season 2, episode 7, showing a quiet moment between Sauron and Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) in the latter character's forge. The clip sees Celebrimbor seemingly seeing the light after so many episodes of darkness, explaining the beauty of his work. The clip also ends with a tense moment as Celebrimbor, after revealing that...

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...

This article from the Prime Video series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) Season 2 Episode 6 contains significant spoilers.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’s sixth episode marks the beginning of a spectacular three-episode run known as the Siege of Eregion, a monumental achievement. The risks are accurate, the action is thrilling, and the characters are begging to test the depths of their resiliency.

However, beyond the great siege, there are plenty of other things to discuss and analyze in The Rings of Power—for instance, the mutual understanding between Adar and Galadriel, Queen Miriel’s sea trial, and how Sauron keeps Celebrimbor in the dark about what’s happening in Eregion.

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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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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power may go further back in Middle-earth's history than other stories, but even so, there is bad blood between the Elves and the Dwarves. The two races have a well-documented rivalry throughout J.R.R. Tolkien's writing and every story based on his work. While there are notable exceptions, including the friendships between Elrond (Robert Aramayo) and Durin (Owain Arthur) in The Rings of Power and Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) in The Lord of the Rings, most don't get along. The Rings of Power shows this in the conflict between them, with Durin III (Peter Mullan) refusing to help the Elves and Prince Durin hilariously deceiving a group of Elves into gifting him a new table to prevent offense as they attempt to earn his goodwill. However, the animosity between these two societies has a long history.