From its opening moments, in which grumbling orcs desert Adar’s army rather than fight, to its closing image, of catapults hurling flaming rocks that arc through the night sky on their way to rain ...

We know Rhun is mostly home to a group of evil-leaning people called the Easterlings who were mostly interested in fighting one another until they were all united under a single banner by Sauron.

Before we get into Sauron, it’s best to start with his predecessor and the first Dark Lord of Middle-earth: Morgoth. First known as Melkor, he was a Valar—or one of the most powerful beings in ...

Last night, Prime Video posted a short promotional clip on YouTube delving into “The Faces of Sauron” in Season 2. We see the typical mix of behind-the-scenes footage, talent interviews ...

In short, Celebrimbor is the elf responsible for forging the Rings of Power alongside Sauron. However, like many of Tolkien’s characters, Celebrimbor has a complex history and lineage in The ...

J.R.R. Tolkien’s original Middle-earth lore is pretty clear on the top-level details of Sauron’s long con. The dark lord hoodwinks Celebrimbor and the other elf-smiths with his “mission from ...

During the first season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, one question ruled the thoughts of fans: Which character would turn out to be Sauron? Ultimately, if you watched season one of ...

Please verify your email address. Season 2 of The Rings of Power will feature two versions of the villain Sauron, showcasing his ability to change forms to deceive ...

In Tolkien’s lore, one of Sauron’s fearsome powers was his ability to shape-shift. Being a shape-shifter helped Sauron deceive and fight his many foes and, in fact, allowed him to create The ...

One of the biggest differences between The Rings of Power and The Lord of the Rings trilogy is that Sauron (Charlie Vickers) is at the forefront of the Prime Video show's story. Season 1 featured ...

Credit: Ross Ferguson / Prime Video SEE ALSO: 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' recap brings you up to speed in Middle-earth Sauron's resurgence unlocks several opportunities for The ...