The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power TV series season 2 is out in the wild with first three episodes. The series is set in the Second Age of Middle-earth and chronicles the rise of Sauron, the second Dark Lord after Morgoth in this fantasy world created by J. R. R. Tolkien. This is, of course, thousands of years before the War of the Rings involving Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee and so on which occurred towards the send of the Third Age. Here’s everything you need to know about The Rings of Power season 2, including episode release schedule, release date, cast and much more.
The Rings of Power is not based on any particular Tolkien fantasy novel. Rather, it takes most of its material from the appendices and other writings of the author. In season 1 of The Rings of Power, Halbrand (played by Charlie Vickers, also known for the historical drama series Medici that originally aired from 2016 to 2019) was revealed to be none other than Sauron in disguise all along.
Season 2 deals with Elves, including warrior Galadriel (played by Morfydd Clark, British actress otherwise best known for the 2019 horror movie, Saint Maud), Now, Elves know not only is the Dark Lord back, but he is gathering power and there will soon be another war in Middle-earth.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series season 2 cast
Led by Morfydd Clark and Charlie Vickers, the show also features Daniel Weyman as the Stranger, Robert Aramayo as Elrond, Owain Arthur as Durin IV, Markella Kavenagh as Elanor “Nori” Brandyfoot, Ismael Cruz Córdova as Arondir, Cynthia Addai-Robinson as Míriel, Maxim Baldry as Isildur, Lloyd Owen as Elendil, Sophia Nomvete as Disa, Benjamin Walker as Gil-galad and more.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 episode release schedule
Here is the full episode release schedule:
- Episode 1 – Thursday, 29 August (out now)
- Episode 2 – Thursday, 29 August (out now)
- Episode 3 – Thursday, 29 August (out now)
- Episode 4 – Thursday, 5 September (out now)
- Episode 5 – Thursday, 12 September (out now)
- Episode 6 – Thursday, 19 September (out now)
- Episode 7 – Thursday, 26 September
- Episode 8 – Thursday, 3 October
What is The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 release date?
The first three episodes of The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power season 2 was released on 29 August on Amazon Prime Video. The rest are released on every subsequent Thursday.
How many episodes are there in season 2?
Like season 1, season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 will also have 8 episodes.
Is there a trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2?
Watch the trailer for The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power season 2 below.
Watch The Rings of Power season 2 here.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The ‘Lord of the Rings’ movies, directed by Peter Jackson, should be watched according to their chronological release. The Amazon Prime Video show 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' should also be seen according to the chronological release of episodes.
There is only one ‘The Lord of the Rings’ book. However, it is often released in three volumes: ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’, ‘The Two Towers’ and ‘The Return of the King’.
Absolutely. The three movies directed by Peter Jackson are rightly considered some of the best movies ever made. They have epic storytelling, outstanding visuals and excellent performances.
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