The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - Season 1 (2022)

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

8 Episodes

S1 E1 - A Shadow of the Past

S1 E2 - Adrift

S1 E3 - Adar

S1 E4 - The Great Wave

S1 E5 - Partings

S1 E6 - Udûn

S1 E7 - The Eye

S1 E8 - Alloyed

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Synopsis

The story of how the great Rings of Power came to be forged

In the Second Age of Middle Earth, a new darkness threatens from the shadows. Galadriel, commander of the Elven forces investigates this looming evil while her counterpart Elrond seeks a truce with the Dwarves who are mining deep into the mountain. Men in the Southlands face attacks from ruthless Orcs led by their mysterious head, Adar. And far off, away from the battles a nomadic clan known as the Harfoots stumble on a powerful stranger who has landed in Middle Earth with no recollection of his past.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 1 is the first season of the TV show inspired by J. R. R. Tolkien's expansive stories set in Middle-earth. The series was developed by J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay and produced by Amazon Studios, with the intention of premiering season 1 on Amazon Prime Video.

The Rings of Power season 1 takes place in the Second Age, thousands of years before the events of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. In Tolkien’s works, the Second Age sees men with Elvish heritage become prosperous seafarers on the island of Númenor. It is also known as the time in which Sauron escapes the Outer Void. The show's subtitle "The Rings of Power" refers to the many magical rings gifted to men, elves and dwarves. In Tolkien's original stories, the fallen Maia known as Sauron uses them to corrupt the rulers of Middle-earth. The same sinister plot was explained by Galadriel in the prologue to The Fellowship of the Ring. The Rings of Power season 1 premiered on September 2, 2022 in the United States on Amazon Prime Video

Production News

November 13th, 2017
- Amazon completes a $250 million deal for television rights to The Lord of the Rings. The studio’s plan includes a five-season production worth $1 billion – making history as the most expensive TV show of all time. (Source: Hollywood Reporter)
June 11th, 2018
- Amazon Studios Head Jennifer Salke reveals the studio has spoken with director Peter Jackson to discuss his potential involvement. Salke also stated that the show is not a remake of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. (Source: Deadline)
July 18th, 2018
- JD Payne and Patrick McKay are tapped to develop the series. The pair release an official statement: “The rich world that J.R.R. Tolkien created is filled with majesty and heart, wisdom and complexity. We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Amazon to bring it to life anew. We feel like Frodo, setting out from the Shire, with a great responsibility in our care — it is the beginning of the adventure of a lifetime.” (Source: Hollywood Reporter)
December 27th, 2018
- Morfydd Clark is cast as Galadriel. The Welsh actress will play a younger version of the character famously portrayed by Cate Blanchett in Peter Jackson’s adaptations. (Source: Variety)
July 3rd, 2019
- Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom director Juan Antonio (J.A.) Bayona will direct multiple episodes of season 1. He will also executive produce the season with Belén Atienza. (Source: Deadline)
July 27th, 2019
- More members of the show’s creative team are revealed: Lindsey Weber (10 Cloverfield Lane), Bruce Richmond (Game of Thrones), Gene Kelly (Boardwalk Empire) and Tal Yguado. The team also includes writer/executive producer Gennifer Hutchison (Breaking Bad), writer/executive producer Jason Cahill (The Sopranos), and writer/executive producer Justin Doble (Stranger Things). The announcement trailer shows hand-drawn maps of Middle-earth during the Second Age – confirming the show’s time period during the Second Age. This means fans will experience lands such as Númenor, the kingdom of Men brought up out of the sea by the Valar. (Source: Deadline)
January 14th, 2020
- Amazon studios reveals more cast members: Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Nazanin Boniadi, Tom Budge, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Ema Horvath, Markella Kavenagh, Joseph Mawle, Tyroe Muhafidin, Sophia Nomvete, Megan Richards, Dylan Smith, Charlie Vickers and Daniel Weyman. Will Poulter has left the project due to scheduling conflicts. (Source: Deadline)
January 19th, 2022
- The first teaser trailer is released, showing metal being forged to reveal the official title of the series: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. (Source: Youtube)
February 5th, 2022
- Amazon Studios releases several character posters. While only showing the character’s hands, the posters reveal a wide range of characters from different backgrounds. (Source: Amazon Studios)
14th February, 2022
- The first trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is revealed during a commercial break for the Super Bowl LVI. It reveals several characters for the first time, including Morfydd Clark as Galadriel. (Source: Amazon Studios)
July 6, 2022
- A new teaser for Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 1 is released on Amazon Prime showing acclaimed British actor and comedian Lenny Henry portraying the character Sadoc Burrow. (Source: Slash Film)
August 17, 2022
- The main character Galadriel gets her own short trailer with the tagline ‘Her task has only just begun.’(Source: ScreenRant)
August 21, 2022
- Amazon confirms that the first two episodes will play in select theatres worldwide at fan events.(Source: Variety)
August 23, 2022
- Ahead of its release a full-length trailer for the series is released. It shows unwilling heroes, sea-stranded warriors and invocations to bravery and faith. The trailer highlights the score of the series composed by Bear McCreary. (Source: Deadline)
September 2, 2022
- Season 1 premiered on Amazon Prime Video.

Cast

Charlie Vickers

Sauron

Morfydd Clark

Galadriel

Robert Aramayo

Elrond

Charles Edwards

Lord Celebrimbor

Owain Arthur

Durin IV

Sophia Nomvete

Disa

Daniel Weyman

The Stranger

Markella Kavenagh

Elanor 'Nori' Brandyfoot

Megan Richards

Poppy Proudfellow

Ismael Cruz Cordova

Arondir

Sam Hazeldine

Adar

Benjamin Walker

High King Gil-Galad

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