Lord of the Rings

Héra brandishes a sword in "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim."

'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim' review: What if Éowyn got her own movie?

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

How 'The War of the Rohirrim' connects to the original The Lord of the Rings trilogy

Helm Hammerhand in "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim."

How 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim' adapts two pages of Tolkien lore into a whole movie

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Orcs in the snow.

Here's why there are orcs in 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim'

Kemen from 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' is the most punchable villain in Middle-earth

What does 'Sûza-t' mean in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2, episode 4?

Tom Bombadil's introduction in 'The Rings of Power' is right out of 'Fellowship of the Ring'

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' cast on the return of Sauron in Season 2

Here's why there are orcs in 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim'

Héra reaches for an eagle in "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim."

'The War of the Rohirrim' finds another use for the 'The Lord of the Rings' eagles

Rings of Power Season 2 finale

'The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power' cast reacts to the shocking Galadriel and Elrond kiss and the season 2 finale

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Brat Debate

The 'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' cast debates whether Sauron is "brat"

The Stranger in "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."

We finally know who the Stranger is in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'

Míriel at her coronation.

Cynthia Addai-Robinson breaks down Míriel's sea trial in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'

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The Dark Wizard sits on his throne in Rhûn, holding a carved staff.

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2: Who is the Dark Wizard?

Daniel Weyman as the Stranger in "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," yelling and wielding a wooden staff in the middle of a sandstorm.

Did you catch this hint at the Stranger's real name in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2?

Charlie Vickers as Sauron in "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."

7 of the most exciting moments from 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 teaser

A man with a beard and medium-length greying hair.

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' doesn't outright tell us who the Stranger is — but we have a good guess

Three stills: A man with a straggly beard, a man with medium-length brown hair, and a white-cloaked woman with close-shaven blonde hair.

It's official! We know who Sauron is in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.'

A blonde elf woman in a green dress holds a gold and silver dagger.

10 burning questions we have after 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' finale

A blonde elf woman in armor stands, covered in soot, in a red wasteland.

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' reveals where Galadriel's husband Celeborn has been this whole time

An elf with extremely pale and pockmarked skin stands, armored, in front of a horde of orcs carrying torches.

Who is Adar in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'?

A pale, snarling orc in a helmet.

What does 'Udûn' mean in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'?

An elf and a dwarf face each other in a mine.

Elrond and Durin's friendship carries on an important 'Lord of the Rings' tradition

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'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 review: Darkness looks good on Middle-earth

Sauron takes "The Rings of Power" to new heights in Season 2.

08/28/2024

By Belen Edwards

Galadriel, dressed in silver armor, lies on a forest floor and prepares to shoot an arrow.

Galadriel, dressed in silver armor, lies on a forest floor and prepares to shoot an arrow.

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' recap brings you up to speed in Middle-earth

It's been two years. What happened again?

08/27/2024

By Shannon Connellan

Morfydd Clark as Galadriel in "The Rings of Power"

Morfydd Clark as Galadriel in "The Rings of Power"

'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim' trailer teases an epic battle for the fate of Rohan

Middle-earth gets the anime treatment.

08/22/2024

By Belen Edwards

Fire rages behind an archer cloaked in furs.

Fire rages behind an archer cloaked in furs.

Learn brat summer Elvish with 'Rings of Power' star Charlie Vickers

One phrase in Elvish we didn't think we'd learn.

08/15/2024

By Shannon Connellan

Actor Charlie Vickers during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon

Actor Charlie Vickers during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon

Embrace the darkness with the new 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 trailer

Oh, and we get some sweet, sweet Haladriel crumbs.

08/14/2024

By Belen Edwards

Sauron with long blonde hair.

Sauron with long blonde hair.

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 Comic-Con trailer gives us rings, wights, and wigs

Plus, Tom Bombadil!

07/26/2024

By Belen Edwards

Thumbnail of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power SDCC trailer

Thumbnail of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power SDCC trailer

Sauron slays in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 trailer

Plus, when you can watch it!

05/14/2024

By Belen Edwards

An elf in black armor.

An elf in black armor.

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' is a show for horse girls

No neigh-sayers allowed.

09/24/2022

By Belen Edwards

A composite image of white horses, an elf woman in blue riding a horse, a man in a blue shirt, and a ring of fiery text.

A composite image of white horses, an elf woman in blue riding a horse, a man in a blue shirt, and a ring of fiery text.

The wave in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' has an even deeper connection to Tolkien

One watery dream helped shape Middle-earth.

09/16/2022

By Belen Edwards

Queen-Regent Míriel, wearing a gold headpiece and blue armor, holds a child wrapped in a red blanket and watches as white petals fall around her.

Queen-Regent Míriel, wearing a gold headpiece and blue armor, holds a child wrapped in a red blanket and watches as white petals fall around her.

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' reveals mithril's origin story

Consider me thrilled.

09/16/2022

By Belen Edwards

Durin, a red-bearded dwarf in armor, stands in a great hall of dwavres with his fist raised.

Durin, a red-bearded dwarf in armor, stands in a great hall of dwavres with his fist raised.

#YouAreAllWelcomeHere: The 'Rings of Power' cast condemn racist critics and comments

"Our world has never been all white, fantasy has never been all white, Middle-earth is not all white."

09/08/2022

By Meera Navlakha

Nazanin Boniadi (Bronwyn), Ismael Cruz Córdova (Arondir) in a still from the series.

Nazanin Boniadi (Bronwyn), Ismael Cruz Córdova (Arondir) in a still from the series.

'We're here now': The cast of 'The Rings of Power' on the importance of the show's diversity

Fantasy is for everyone.

09/08/2022

By Belen Edwards

A human woman, an elven man in armor, and a young human boy stand at the head of a crowd of people, looking concerned.

A human woman, an elven man in armor, and a young human boy stand at the head of a crowd of people, looking concerned.

Amazon pauses user reviews to protect 'The Rings of Power' from trolls

The pause drops soon, however.

09/04/2022

By Tim Marcin

a phone with the rings of power in front of Prime Video background

a phone with the rings of power in front of Prime Video background

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' is basically 'Cats: The Musical'

I will not be accepting criticism at this time.

09/03/2022

By Amanda Yeo

Elrond, Galadriel, and Gil-galad's heads edited onto the cats from the 2019 film Cats.

Elrond, Galadriel, and Gil-galad's heads edited onto the cats from the 2019 film Cats.

What's what in Middle-earth: A guide to the people and places of 'The Rings of Power'

Here's a crash course in the most important players and places in this massive new Amazon Prime series.

09/02/2022

By Belen Edwards

Five panels: an elf man in a dark green shirt, a human woman on horseback in gold armor, a dwarf woman in a white and gold dress, an elf woman in silver armor, an elf man in wooden armor holding a torch.

Five panels: an elf man in a dark green shirt, a human woman on horseback in gold armor, a dwarf woman in a white and gold dress, an elf woman in silver armor, an elf man in wooden armor holding a torch.

3 ways 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' is different from J.R.R. Tolkien's books

There are huge departures from canon — let's break them down.

09/02/2022

By Belen Edwards

An elf woman in silver armor and a long blonde braid in the middle of a crowd of worried humans.

An elf woman in silver armor and a long blonde braid in the middle of a crowd of worried humans.

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' review: Tolkien adaptation is a triumphant return to Middle-earth

One show to rule them all.

08/31/2022

By Belen Edwards

Two cloaked figures stand in a snowy wasteland. One has planted a sword in the snow.

Two cloaked figures stand in a snowy wasteland. One has planted a sword in the snow.

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