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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022)

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
TV-14
Fantasy
Action
Adventure
Drama

Release Date
September 1, 2022
Cast
Morfydd Clark , Ismael Cruz Cordova , Charlie Vickers , Markella Kavenagh , Megan Richards , Sara Zwangobani
Main Genre
Fantasy
Seasons
1

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Wheel of Time Outdoes The Rings of Power in One Crucial Way

Wheel of Time and Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power are both adaptations of massive literary works. Yet, Wheel of Time outdoes Rings of Power.

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A Rings of Power Theory Suggests Sauron Isn't Who You Think He Is

While Rings of Power revealed Halbrand to be Sauron, some Lord of the Rigs fans aren't convinced that's the whole truth.

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LOTR: The Rings of Power Crew Members Unpack Season 1's Explosive Mordor Origin Sequence

The Rings of Power's Charlotte Brändström, Alex Disenhof and Ron Ames break down the moment Mount Doom erupts in the first season.

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RUMOR: The Rings of Power Season 2 Includes a Battle That Runs Across Two Episodes

A new Rings of Power rumor claims that the Prime Video fantasy series' second season boasts a battle too big to fit a single episode.

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10 Fantasy Heroes Who Betrayed Themselves

The fantasy genre is full of brilliant and compelling heroes. However, many of these characters have done things that made their lives so much worse.

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How LOTR: The Rings of Power's Subtly Referenced the Orcs' 'Decaying' Bodies

The Rings of Power sound editors Robert Stambler and Damian Del Borrello discuss the sound effect they used to hint at the Orcs' putrid condition.

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10 Most Immersive Fantasy TV Worlds

Fantasy shows from HBO's Game of Thrones to Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina are some of the most immersive worlds in the expansive genre.

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10 Lord of the Rings Characters Who Deserve Their Own Game

Following the release of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, it's time to start considering other Lord of the Rings characters for their own titles.

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The Importance of the Harfoots in The Lord of the Rings

The Rings of Power's Harfoots could be instrumental for the future of the Baggins' in Lord of the Rings.

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LoTR: The Rings of Power Season 2 Wrapped Filming Before SAG-AFTRA Strike

While many major Hollywood productions come to a halt due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, The Rings of Power Season 2’s filming was unaffected.

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Rings of Power Season 2 Wrapped Filming Weeks Before Actors' Strike

Prime Video's fantasy epic The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power finished filming its second season weeks before the SAG-AFTRA strike began.

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Lord of the Rings Has an Atlantis-Like Apocalypse Worse Than Numenor

The flood of Númenor is going to be a central theme in The Rings of Power series, but it's not the first great flood in Middle-earth's history.

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Rings of Power Is Giving Isildur's Origin Story the Anakin Skywalker Treatment

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power may be missing a golden opportunity to build a great character arc for Middle-earth's future fallen king.

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Rings of Power Stars Slam Racist Trolls Who Opposed Diverse Casting

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has faced criticism from toxic fandom for its diversity, but the show's cast members aren't having it.

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Why These Two Rings of Power Elves Need to Show Their LOTR Natures in Season 2

Gil-galad and Elrond's actions in The Rings of Power Season 1 made Galadriel look brash, so they need to be more like their LOTR selves in Season 2.

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Why The Rings of Power Could Introduce This Prominent LOTR Elf in Season 2

Fans are wondering which LOTR characters The Rings of Power could introduce in Season 2, and Morfydd Clark just hinted at a Glorfindel appearance.

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9 Popular Fantasy Shows With More Bad Episodes Than Good

Popular Fantasy shows like Legacies and The Rings of Power had no trouble cultivating fans, but they were held back by their plethora of bad episodes.

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LOTR: Rings of Power Star Reveals How She Handles Racist Trolls: 'An Act of Defiance'

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power actor Sophia Nomvete talks about the obstacles she faced after being cast as the first ever Black dwarf.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - Morfydd Clark Dishes on Galadriel's Season 1 Journey

In an interview with CBR, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power star Morfydd Clark talks about Galadriel's character arc, and THAT Season 1 twist.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power's Owain Arthur & Sophia Nomvete Show Fans the Dwarven Perspective

In an interview with CBR, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power's Owain Arthur & Sophia Nomvete reflect on the dwarven consequences in Season 1.

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