Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Everything you need to know about Amazon Prime's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, from reviews and features and explainers and opinions.

The Inverse Interview
All Hail Cynthia Addai-Robinson

The new queen of Númenor says she’s just scratching the surface of her career in Rings of Power’s epic second season.

by Lyvie Scott
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Review

'The Rings of Power' Season 2 Is Blinded By Its Own Ambitions

By Lyvie Scott

The Lord of the Rings prequel delivers a compelling — if crowded — second season.

The Inverse Interview

One Villain to Rule Them All

By Hoai-Tran Bui

In The Rings of Power, Sauron becomes the driving force (and central conflict) of the new season.

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On This Day

Why Does Gandalf Know What October Is? 'Lord of the Rings’ Weird Calendar, Explained

By Lyvie Scott

“It’s the morning of October the 24th, if you want to know.”

Retrospective

The Unexpected Journey of 'Fellowship of the Ring'

By Ryan Britt

The long-expected party wasn't actually expected at all.

Exclusive

Elijah Wood Doesn’t See the New Lord of the Rings Movies as a “Cash Grab”

By Hoai-Tran Bui

“It just feels like getting the band back together in a really cool way.”

News

Hugo Weaving Just Revealed a Harsh Truth About the Lord of the Rings Franchise

By Lyvie Scott

Do we really need another prequel?

Rule Them All

The Rings of Power Season 3 Still Has To Answer a Major Canon Mystery

By Lyvie Scott

Will Galadriel’s missing husband ever return?

Rule Them All

Lord of the Rings Just Explained the Origin of a Pivotal Location

By Ryan Britt

Do you know the way to Rivendell?

Rule Them All

The Rings of Power Season 2 Sets the Stage for Tolkien’s Scariest Villains

By Lyvie Scott

The road is ever-winding.

Rule Them All

Rings of Power Season 3 Release Date Predictions, Plot, Cast, and More for Amazon’s Lord of the Rings Show

By Eric Francisco

The Rings of Power are forged, but there is still one ring to come – One Ring to rule them all.

Rule Them All

'Lord of the Rings' Just Redefined Tolkien’s Weirdest Duo

By Lyvie Scott

“She will be a great foe for a long time.”

You Shall Not Pass!

The Best Lord of the Rings Monster Just Fulfilled a Prophecy

By Ryan Britt

Beware the lash!