Have you ever owned a million dollars, a passion for The Lord of the Rings, and a desire to create a TV series? Amazon is doing something similar with The Rings of Power. It’s a massive undertaking when the fantasy genre is thriving. And, while Amazon has spent a lot of money advertising this series so far, there are still a lot of questions about what this show is and whether it’s something you want to sit down and watch when it arrives on Prime Video in September. Most people are familiar with the Hobbits’ story and the journey to defeat Sauron, but they have only heard whispers about the Second Age. As a result, it’s worth revisiting the various elements of Tolkien lore that viewers should be aware of before sitting down to watch the premiere at 123 movies. Here’s what you should know.
Is There A Prequel To The Rings Of Power?
Yes, in many ways. The Rings of Power happens before the events of The Lord of the Rings, so this series can be considered a prequel to the films. The Rings of Power is set hundreds of years, even before the occasions of The Lord of the Rings. Because time in this world is divided across globally significant events, the Second Age is a period in Middle-earth. The Third Age, in which Sauron is a large glowing eye on the hunt for his ring, is a long way from the events of this series. In this series, Sauron takes on a very human form.
Is There Anything I Have To Read Or Watch Before I Begin?
The Rings of Power can be enjoyed without seeing The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit. Likewise, if you’ve seen those movies before, but it’s been a while, you’re fine. It is not required that you have recently viewed or read the longer editions of every book or film to contribute. It won’t hurt if you’ve seen them recently or read The Silmarillion. And don’t worry if you get confused about something in an episode. We’ll post recaps and explainers as soon as possible, and we’ll also have a terminology guide for the show.
How Many Episodes Are There In Total?
The first season will consist of eight episodes, but Amazon has already stated that at least five seasons will be produced. You can predict this show to be talked about for a long time to come unless the first season or two are a huge disappointment.
Will There Be Any Familiar Faces?
Galadriel and Elrond, two popular characters from The Lord of the Rings, play much larger roles in The Rings of Power. In The Lord of the Rings, we see both of these characters ruling over their respective realms, unable to leave because their power keeps those places alive and protected. Each of these characters is younger and has a lower social status in The Rings of Power. Galadriel is a young warrior commander on a quest to avenge her brother’s death, whereas Elrond seeks political advancement.