The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
August 29, 2024 on Amazon Prime Video
Set thousands of years before the events of The Lord of the Rings, the series follows the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron, the forging of the Rings of Power, and the alliances and betrayals that shaped Middle-earth in the Second Age. Amazon’s adaptation draws from Tolkien’s appendices and spans multiple kingdoms and peoples across a vast mythological canvas.
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"Not all those who are lost wish to be found."
-- Galadriel
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Amazon paid a reported $250 million just for the rights to adapt Tolkien's appendices -- the most expensive TV rights deal ever.
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Where this fits in the larger story
The Rings of Power reaches back to the Second Age of Middle-earth, long before the events of The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings. It connects the forging of the Rings, the rise of Sauron, and the fall of Númenor to the deeper mythological roots of Tolkien's world. Its placement helps viewers understand the ancient history behind the conflicts, objects, and powers that shape everything in the later stories.
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