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

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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jordan b

One of the worst shows I have ever watched

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/22/24

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Jade F

Absolutely wonderful. Don't listen to the others. This is a great show!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/22/24

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Ashley R

Fantastic world building and character driven season 1. Some problems with pacing and questionable armour but definitely worth watching every minute. It’s a 5/5 to balance the baseless 1 star reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/19/24

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F L

Bland, bloated, shallow CGI fanfiction.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/19/24

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Daniel M

Hugely disappointing, managed to look cheap in some scenes yet brilliant in others. The same with the acting, I hardly enjoyed any of it. They trashed the soul.of Tolkein too, and turned it into some mystery series instead. Not much at all in common with LOTR and one of the worst shows I've watched all the way through, saying that I did finish it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/17/24

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Richard T

Great representation of Tolkein's world and much closer to his writings than those who have only seen Peter Jackson's films would know or understand. Really looking forward to season 2.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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J.D. Payne

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Patrick McKay

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Morfydd Clark

Galadriel

Robert Aramayo

Elrond

Cynthia Addai-Robinson

Queen Regent Míriel

Owain Arthur

Prince Durin IV

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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

The 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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