The Real Reason Rings Of Power Left New Zealand For Season 2 Revealed By LOTR Series Bosses
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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 2 gets a new trailer, teasing what’s next for the Prime Video fantasy series. Created by Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne, the hitLord of the Ringsshow premiered on the streamer in 2022, chronicling the rise of evil during the Second Age of Middle-earth. Now,The Rings of Powerseason 2is set to continue the journeys of characters like Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) and Elrond (Robert Aramayo), among others, as Sauron’s (Charlie Vickers) power grows.
Prime Videonow releases a new trailer forThe Rings of Powerseason 2, teasing Sauron’s growing power and an emotional rematch with Galadriel. Check it out below:
The trailer teases thatthe forging of the titular Rings will be a major part of season 2, and that Sauron’s expanding influence will lead to some major battles. In addition to these epic set pieces, however, the show will also be doubling down on emotion and the connection between Galadriel and Sauron.
Galadriel & Sauron’s Dynamic Will Be Crucial To The Rings Of Power Season 2
Galadriel Will Be Drawn To Power
WhileThe Rings of Powerseason 1’s reviewsweren’t as glowing as those for Peter Jackson’sThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy, one interesting choice that the show has made (and is making) is focusing on a very personal struggle between Galadriel and Sauron. Season 1 hides Sauron’s identity and only reveals that it was Halbrand all along in the finale, meaning audiences got to know a more human version of the villain across eight episodes. This season 1 setup could make for an even more moving season 2.
The Rings Of Power Season 1 Ending Explained (In Detail)
Rings of Power season 1’s ending gave a lot of answers, from who Sauron was to who fell from the sky and the unveiling of the titular jewelry.
InThe Lord of the Rings, Sauron is a looming force of evil, but there is no history between him and Frodo (Elijah Wood). The backstory that Sauron and Galadriel now share in the Prime Video series, however, means there’s a deeper emotional level to their conflict.This will allowThe Rings of Powerseason 2 to explore interesting ideas related to how tempted Galadriel is by Sauron’s promise of powerand whether their bonding over the course of season 1 makes her more reluctant to kill him.
InThe Rings of Powerseason 2,Sauron will be taking the “fair” form of Annatar, an Elf, to work with Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) to forge the remaining Rings.
It’s already been revealed that Galadriel will come into possession of Nenya, her Ring, inThe Rings of Powerseason 2, and the dark pull of power could end up being an important part of her arc in the show’s sophomore outing. As seen inThe Lord of the Rings, after all, during a quiet scene with Frodo,the Elf does have a dark side and has the potential to be corrupted. It remains to be seen how Galadriel and Sauron’s story will continue to evolve in the show, but their bond will evidently be crucial moving forward.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 2 premieres on Prime Video on August 29.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
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Set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power explores the forging of the iconic rings, the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron, and the epic events leading up to the stories in J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic novels. The series chronicles the creation of legendary characters and the historic alliances and rivalries that shape the fate of Middle-earth.
