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70 Years Later, ‘Lord of the Rings’ Just Redefined Tolkien’s Weirdest Duo

'The Rings of Power's Season 2 finale reaffirms Galadriel's importance to the Lord of the Rings saga.

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The Rings of Power's Stranger actor reveals exactly when he was told about the Gandalf reveal and whether he's reached out to Ian McKellen

Exclusive: Daniel Weyman explains what his and Ian McKellen's performances have in common

Total Film

Adar is The Rings of Power's best original character – and the season 2 finale just proved why

Opinion: The Rings of Power season 2 does justice to its best character – Adar

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Who Is The Stranger? 'Rings of Power' Just Rewrote 2 Wizard Backstories for the Better

Let's break down the big wizard reveals in 'The Rings of Power' Season 2 Episode 8, and explore their relationship to Tolkien canon.

Inverse

70 Years Later, 'Lord of the Rings' Could Finally Reveal the Creation of Tolkien's Scariest Villains

Middle-earth is headed for all-out war, but the fall of Men might be the most exciting future development for 'The Rings of Power.'

Inverse

Lord of the Rings Just Changed Tolkien Canon With One Shocking Kiss

In 'The Rings of Power's latest episode, Galadriel's relationship with Elrond just got a lot more complicated — and so did Lord of the Rings canon.

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'Rings Of Power' Is Finally Filling Its Biggest Blind Spot

The cast of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' break down the season's biggest revelations for Harfoots and Stoors.

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'Rings of Power' Season 2 Is Falling Back on a Racist Genre Trope

‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ is a gold standard for inclusive fantasy TV, but colorblind casting isn’t enough to solve all its narrative problems.

Inverse

Will Pharazon become a Nazgul in The Rings of Power?

King Pharazon's ambition could be his undoing

WhatToWatch

Lord of the Rings Is Finally Fixing the Most Overlooked Part of Tolkien Lore

Númenor hasn't fallen just yet. But, in an interview with Leon Wadham and Trystan Gravelle — Pharazôn and Kemen actors — it would seem that the biggest hidden story of 'The Rings of Power' is just getting started.

Inverse

The Rings of Power showrunners are choosing to "remain silent" on a Lord of the Rings mystery that has gone unanswered for 90 years

Is Old Tom something more than Middle-earth's "eldest"?

Total Film

TikTok meets Tolkien: how the Folio Society attracted gen Z readers

The publishing house is booming thanks to sci-fi and fantasy novels – and a love of artisanal editions

The Guardian - UK

There's another incredibly niche musical Lord of the Rings Easter egg in the latest episode of The Rings of Power

Everyone say, "Thank you Bear McCreary"

Total Film

90 Years Later, The Weirdest Lord of the Rings Character Just Got Even More Elusive

Tom Bombadil has made his long-awaited live action appearance in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.' But do we know more or less about now than before?

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The Rings of Power season 2, episode 4 recap and Easter eggs: Meet Tom Bombadil, Middle-earth's oldest resident

This week on Rings of Power: Tom, trees, and terrifying wights

The Conversation

Four video game adaptations of classic works of literature, from The Hobbit to Hamlet

With its vision of towering tripods stalking across a blasted landscape, the latest War of the Worlds video game being developed by Flipswitch Studios is hotly anticipated by players. But it’s notable that discussion boards have focused more on the similarities with Spielberg’s 2005 movie and less on how the…

WhatToWatch

Who is The Dark Wizard in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2?

Who is the Dark Wizard, played by Ciaran Hinds? Let's explore. (Spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 ahead!)

Inverse

Sarumon: Did 'Rings of Power' Just Reveal an Iconic Lord of the Rings Villain?

The biggest new mystery in 'The Rings of Power' is all about a very familiar 'Lord of the Rings' Dark Wizard. But is that really Saruman?

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Who is Tom Bombadil in The Rings of Power? Tolkien's most mysterious and surprisingly powerful character explained

Meet Tom Bombadil, who is finally making his on-screen debut in The Rings of Power season 2

Total Film

Who is the Dark Wizard in The Rings of Power season 2? All the theories about Ciarán Hinds’ character

There’s a new wizard in town

Total Film

All of the Rings of Power in Lord of the Rings explained

From Nenya to the Dwarven rings

Inverse

Why Does Sauron Look Different? ‘Rings of Power’ Season 2's Brutal First Scene Explained

Why is there a second Sauron at the start of 'The Rings of Power'? Here's how the show invents new 'Lord of the Rings' lore, and what it means.

Total Film

Who is Annatar? Everything you need to know about Sauron's disguise in The Rings of Power season 2

Annatar comes bearing gifts; here's everything you need to know about the new Rings of Power character

The Guardian - UK

‘It was bloody hard work’: what it’s like to be a 16ft TV troll

As a giant monster prepares to rampage around the return of the megabudget Lord of the Rings prequel, we meet the actors behind characters Tolkien saw as ‘strong, mean and dumb’

Total Film

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 review: "A bleak, oppressive ode to Middle-earth anchored by one of the year's best performances"

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