“The Rings of Power” completes its first season with eight episodes on Amazon Prime.
It has been almost twenty years since the release of “The Return of the King” and ten years since the release of “The Battle of the Five Armies”. Now, new “Lord of the Rings ”lore is here in the form of “The Rings of Power,” a new hit show on Amazon Prime. This show brings fans, both new and old, back to the mythical land of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth.
Set thousands of years before Frodo’s journey to Mordor and the fight for the Lonely Mountain, this epic tale unveils the legendary feats of fabled heroes from the Second Age of Middle-earth. This is the era in which great powers were fashioned, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to dust, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads and the greatest villain to ever flow from the hands of Tolkien posed the greatest of threats — the threat of eternal darkness and damnation.
The series begins in a time of tentative peace and follows a cast of characters, both comfortingly familiar and thrillingly new. The cast set to new lands to confront the reemergence of evil in Middle-earth, thought to be long defeated.
From the majestic forests of the elf capital of Lindon to the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters carve out their legacies: legacies of legend that live on long after the age turns.
As a long-time fan of “The Lord of the Rings,” I was dubious about the new show. Would it fail in the face of the legacy of the original trilogy? Would it fail to be as stunning as J. R. R. Tolkien had originally imagined all those years ago?
All I could know was that these questions would be answered when I watched the new series. This show did not disappoint. It was hour-long episodes filled with new characters and new lands, but with Easter eggs of old myths, but only when looked closely. Filled with friendship, both new and old; drama, fantasy, and the stunning visuals that reminded me of the original trilogies, this show was a joy to watch.
There is no need to be a long-time fan of the universe to enjoy the show. From the beautiful elves to the stoic dwarves, to the graceful Númenóreans, to the wandering Harfoots, to the quaint Southlanders, there is a character for all fans to adore.
Watch as favorite legendary characters, such as the elven characters Galadriel and Elrond, find their place in the world. Watch the mines of the Misty Mountains as the dwarves carve out their place. Watch the predecessors of the Hobbits, the Harfoots, as they must survive in the large world of Middle-earth.
Join the hundreds of fans to follow as legends are born and carve their own paths across the ages. Join us as we watch friendships be tested, the fate of entire races be debated over, and evil threatens the safety of the Free People of Middle-earth.
