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Where is Numenor? 'Rings of Power's most important location, explained

In its third episode, 'The Rings of Power' finally takes viewers to Númenor. Here's what you should know about the legendary island kingdom of Men.

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'Rings of Power' Episode 3 release date, time, plot, cast, and trailer for Amazon's LOTR prequel

After a two-episode kickoff, we’ll return to Middle-earth with myriad mysteries to penetrate

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Sauron? 'Rings of Power' Easter egg may reveal The Stranger’s identity

Who is The Stranger? Here's why one easy-to-miss line may hold the key to solving the biggest mystery in Amazon's Lord of the Rings prequel.

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The week in TV: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power; Ridley; The Suspect; Days That Shook the BBC With David Dimbleby

Amazon’s mega-budget Tolkien prequel requires an A-level in orc studies; Adrian Dunbar sings; Aidan Turner broods; and David Dimbleby asks some difficult questions of the BBC

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Celebrimbor: 'The Rings of Power's most important character, explained

There aren’t many Tolkien characters more noteworthy than Celebrimbor. Here's why Charles Edwards' Elven ruler in 'The Rings of Power' is probably the show's most important player.

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Bypass Westeros and head to Middle-earth

In the battle between dragons and elves, Prime Video bankrolls a glorious play for the streaming fantasy throne

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‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ actors reveal secrets of series preparation

The landscape of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” sprawls across Middle-earth and the surrounding seas in Prime Video’s new prequel series to the J.R.R. Tolkien universe.

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Review: Many predicted Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' prequel would be a disaster. It isn't

And so it came to pass, in the 21st year after the arrival of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" — and eight years after "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies," the conclusion of its prequel trilogy — that a prequel prequel was mounted…

Los Angeles Times

Who plays Sauron in 'LOTR: Rings of Power'? 3 characters to watch

Let's talk about the biggest mystery in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.' Here are the three mysterious characters in the new Amazon series who could secretly be Sauron.

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Review: ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ is Amazon’s lavish bid for buzz. It’s off to a pretty good start

They dwell in utterly different worlds. HBO’s “Game of Thrones” spinoff, ”House of the Dragon,” is the one with beautifully candlelit buttocks and a steady supply of spilled entrails. “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” is the other one.

Chicago Tribune

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power review – so astounding it makes House of the Dragon look amateur

The visual splendour of this rich, gorgeous Tolkien drama will make you gawp throughout. Watch it on the largest TV you can

The Guardian - UK

Review: 'Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power' is a new fantasy classic in the making

Amazon’s 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' is an epic, at times unwieldy, fantasy adventure. The series' first two episodes premiere Friday, September 2 on Amazon Prime Video.

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‘Rings of Power’: There’s some good in this world, and it’s worth watching for

Prime Video’s gorgeous ‘Lord of the Rings’ prequel, the most expensive TV series ever, is also one of the most expansive

Chicago Sun-Times

New 'Lord of the Rings' TV series shows the precious power of JRR Tolkien

Some of J.R.R. Tolkien's characters lived to be more than 6,000 years old. The author's legacy may last even longer.

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The Guardian - UK

The Lord of the Rings to House of Hammer: the seven best shows to stream this week

Amazon’s eagerly awaited TV version of Tolkien’s saga arrives with dignified aplomb, while Armie Hammer’s aunt sheds light on the family’s dark past in a Discovery+ documentary

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'Rings of Power' clip sets up an epic Sauron moment Tolkien fans will love

The first official clip from Amazon's 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' confirms one detail about the series' take on Sauron that should come as a welcome update to Tolkien fans.

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'Rings of Power' trailer: Adar, Pharazon, and 1 more powerful villain revealed

The official trailer for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' offers just a few brief glimpses of Ar-Pharazôn, Adar, and Meteor Man. Here's what to know.

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