Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Everything you need to know about Amazon Prime's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, from reviews and features and explainers and opinions.

The Inverse Interview
All Hail Cynthia Addai-Robinson

The new queen of Númenor says she’s just scratching the surface of her career in Rings of Power’s epic second season.

by Lyvie Scott
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Review

'The Rings of Power' Season 2 Is Blinded By Its Own Ambitions

By Lyvie Scott

The Lord of the Rings prequel delivers a compelling — if crowded — second season.

The Inverse Interview

One Villain to Rule Them All

By Hoai-Tran Bui

In The Rings of Power, Sauron becomes the driving force (and central conflict) of the new season.

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The Inverse Awards

The One 2024 Performance To Rule Them All

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Charlie Vickers’ transformative performance as Sauron in Rings of Power Season 2 lords over the rest.

The Inverse Interview

Could 'War of Rohirrim' Continue In Live-Action? New Lord Of The Rings Stars Are Open To It

By Ryan Britt

Gaia Wise and Laurence Ubong Williams unpack the deep lore of Middle-earth.

Review

'The War of the Rohirrim' is a Moody, Brilliant Lord of the Rings Standalone

By Ryan Britt

Hopefully, this movie starts a new Middle-earth tradition.

News

The Next Lord Of The Rings Movie Is Bringing Back A Crucial Character

By Lyvie Scott

Return of the Pre-King.

On This Day

Why Does Gandalf Know What October Is? 'Lord of the Rings’ Weird Calendar, Explained

By Lyvie Scott

“It’s the morning of October the 24th, if you want to know.”

Retrospective

The Unexpected Journey of 'Fellowship of the Ring'

By Ryan Britt

The long-expected party wasn't actually expected at all.

Exclusive

Elijah Wood Doesn’t See the New Lord of the Rings Movies as a “Cash Grab”

By Hoai-Tran Bui

“It just feels like getting the band back together in a really cool way.”

News

Hugo Weaving Just Revealed a Harsh Truth About the Lord of the Rings Franchise

By Lyvie Scott

Do we really need another prequel?

Rule Them All

The Rings of Power Season 3 Still Has To Answer a Major Canon Mystery

By Lyvie Scott

Will Galadriel’s missing husband ever return?

Rule Them All

Lord of the Rings Just Explained the Origin of a Pivotal Location

By Ryan Britt

Do you know the way to Rivendell?