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Season 1 – The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

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Sep 2022

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Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth's history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and will take viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and the greatest villain that ever flowed from Tolkien's pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness. Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elf-capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.

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Critics Consensus

It may not yet be the One Show to Rule Them All, but The Rings of Power enchants with its opulent presentation and deeply-felt rendering of Middle Earth.

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Alan French

Sunshine State Cineplex

Aug 27, 2024

8/10

While there are moments when The Rings of Power loses some of its steam, the vital setup for the series’ future becomes a necessary evil. At the same time, plenty of moments appeal to the spectacle in Tolkien’s vision.

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Gautam Sunder

The Hindu

Jul 18, 2024

Though having a little too much exposition, showrunners John D. Payne and Patrick McKay pull out all the stops in this new Tolkienian saga, armed with some spectacular visuals and arresting performances.

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Joonatan Itkonen

Region Free

Jul 8, 2024

4/5

There are the beginnings of a great show here. If only, like the heroes in the epic story it tells, the series can shoulder the burdens a little while longer.

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Ivan K

@IvanK 5 days ago

It ruins Tolkiel's world. I couldn't watch it a second time.

Larry A

@LarryArnold 6 days ago

Total garbage not worth your time of watching it’s not faithful to the original Lord of the rings lore

Rob J

@RT94486094 Oct 13, 2026

Initially I was excited to see that more Tolkien material would transition to big budget live action, but was disappointed by the time it got to the first episode. Thre are some good actors cast in this, but they have been handed some pretty terrible scripts. That's really where this series falls down - it looks amazing in every respect, but it just doesn't feel like Tolkien's world. Those who hae read Tolkien will be the most disappointed iwth this show, as little attention has been paid to what he wrote. Probably the best example of this is that Tolken wrote explicitly that Galadriel distruted Annatar deeply, yet the premise of this show is based around Galadriel falling for Annatar's deceptions hook, line, and sinker. Overall the show is very weak with little respect given to the writings of Tolkien - it's a thin veneer of large budgets covering some truly terrible scriptwriting.

KimChi K

@KimChiKat Oct 13, 2026

Harfoots? Nuff said! Can't believe they spent a BILLION DOLLARS on this series.

Gasper V

@RT53401492 Oct 11, 2026

The worst piece of garbage l've ever seen and an insult to Tolkien. Zero memorable characters and no actual story with incompetent vilians. This trash of a show only destroyed Tolkien's reputation and completely buchered his stories.

Christopher H

@RT08049570 Oct 11, 2026

Absolutely love this show!!

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J.D. Payne

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Patrick McKay

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Wayne Yip

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J. A. Bayona

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Charlotte Brändström

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Morfydd Clark

Galadriel

Episode 1

Aired Sep 1, 2022

A Shadow of the Past

Galadriel is disturbed by signs of an ancient evil's return; Arondir makes an unsettling discovery; Elrond is presented with an intriguing new venture; Nori breaks the Harfoot community's most deeply-held rule.

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Episode 2

Aired Sep 1, 2022

Adrift

Galadriel finds a new ally; Elrond faces a cold reception from an old friend; Nori endeavors to help a Stranger; Arondir searches for answers while Bronwyn warns her people of a threat.

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Episode 3

Aired Sep 9, 2022

Adar

Arondir finds himself a captive; Galadriel and Halbrand explore a legendary kingdom; Elendil is tasked with a new assignment; Nori faces the consequences.

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Episode 4

Aired Sep 16, 2022

The Great Wave

Queen Regent Míriel's faith is tested; Isildur comes to a crossroads; Arondir receives an ultimatum; Elrond unveils a secret; Theo disobeys Bronwyn.

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Episode 5

Aired Sep 23, 2022

Partings

Nori questions her instincts; Elrond struggles to stay true to his oath; Halbrand weighs his destiny; the Southlanders prepare for attack.

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Episode 6

Aired Sep 30, 2022

Udûn

Adar and his army march on Ostirith.

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Episode 7

Aired Oct 7, 2022

The Eye

Survivors of a cataclysm try to find safety; the Harfoots confront evil; Durin is torn between friendship and duty; Adar considers a new name.

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Episode 8

Aired Oct 14, 2022

Alloyed

New alliances are forged.

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