Scripted series · Prime Video
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Evil has had many names.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Charlie Vickers
Sauron
16 eps
Morfydd Clark
Galadriel
24 eps
Robert Aramayo
Elrond
24 eps
Charles Edwards
Lord Celebrimbor
16 eps
Owain Arthur
Durin IV
24 eps
Sophia Nomvete
Disa
24 eps
Daniel Weyman
The Stranger
16 eps
Markella Kavenagh
Elanor 'Nori' Brandyfoot
24 eps
Megan Richards
Poppy Proudfellow
16 eps
Ismael Cruz Cordova
Arondir
24 eps
Lloyd Owen
Elendil
12 eps
Sam Hazeldine
Adar
8 eps
Maxim Baldry
Isildur
11 eps
Nazanin Boniadi
Bronwyn
9 eps
Tyroe Muhafidin
Theo
11 eps
Benjamin Walker
High King Gil-Galad
16 eps
Cynthia Addai-Robinson
Míriel
12 eps
Trystan Gravelle
Pharazôn
12 eps
Ema Horvath
Eärien
12 eps
Joseph Mawle
Adar
8 eps
Geoff Morrell
Waldreg
9 eps
Alex Tarrant
Valandil
10 eps
Anthony Crum
Ontamo
8 eps
Maxine Cunliffe
Vilma
8 eps
Lenny Henry
Sadoc Burrows
8 eps
Dylan Smith
Largo Brandyfoot
8 eps
Sara Zwangobani
Marigold Brandyfoot
8 eps
Beau Cassidy
Dilly Brandyfoot
8 eps
Thusitha Jayasundera
Malva Meadowgrass
8 eps
Peter Tait
Tredwill
8 eps
Ken Blackburn
Tar-Palantir
4 eps
Phil Grieve
Bazur
4 eps
Edith Poor
The Nomad
3 eps
Edward Clendon
Grugzûk
4 eps
Kali Kopae
The Ascetic
3 eps
Luke Hawker
Magrot
4 eps
Jed Brophy
Vrath
5 eps
Justin Doble
Milky-Eyed Southlander
4 eps
Rachel Payne
Brenna
3 eps
Peter Mullan
King Durin III
9 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power reads strongest on Spectacle, Bingeability and Character Depth.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
The story
What it's about
Beginning in a time of relative peace, we follow an ensemble cast of characters as they confront the re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.
The run
Seasons
3 seasons · 24 episodes.
Season 0 · Complete
Specials
202236 episodes
Best episode · S00E10 Lindon Bread Pizza - A Lord of the Rings Inspired Meal
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
20228 episodes
6.3IMDbBeginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elf-capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.
Best episode · S01E06 Udûn
Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
20248 episodes
6.0IMDbSauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, the Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and forge the legendary Rings of Power, threatening to bind all peoples of Middle-earth to his sinister will. Season 2 plunges its most beloved characters into a rising tide of darkness, challenging each to find his or her place in a world on the brink of calamity.
Best episode · S02E01 Elven Kings Under the Sky
Season 3 · Upcoming
Season 3
20268 episodes
Jumping forward several years from the events of Season Two, Season Three takes place at the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron, as the Dark Lord seeks to craft the One Ring that will give him the edge he needs to win the war, bind all peoples to his will - and at last rule all Middle-earth.
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S01E06
Udûn
Adar and his army march on Ostirith.
- Directed by Charlotte Brändström
- Written by Patrick McKay, Nicholas Adams
S01E01
A Shadow of the Past
Galadriel is disturbed by signs of an ancient evil’s return; Arondir makes an unsettling discovery; Elrond is presented with an intriguing new venture; Nori breaks the Harfoot community’s most deeply-held rule.
- Directed by J. A. Bayona
- Written by Patrick McKay, John D. Payne
S01E02
Adrift
Galadriel finds a new ally; Elrond faces a cold reception from an old friend; Nori endeavors to help a Stranger; Arondir searches for answers while Bronwyn warns her people of a threat.
- Directed by J. A. Bayona
- Written by Gennifer Hutchison
S01E08
Alloyed
New alliances are forged.
- Directed by Wayne Che Yip
- Written by Patrick McKay, John D. Payne
S01E03
Adar
Arondir finds himself a captive. Galadriel and Halbrand explore a legendary kingdom. Elendil is given a new assignment. Nori faces the consequences.
- Directed by Wayne Che Yip
- Written by Jason Cahill, Justin Doble
S01E04
The Great Wave
Queen Regent Míriel’s faith is tested. Isildur finds himself at a crossroads. Elrond uncovers a secret. Arondir is given an ultimatum. Theo disobeys Bronwyn.
- Directed by Wayne Che Yip
- Written by Patrick McKay, John D. Payne
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
S02E08
Shadow and Flame
- Directed by Charlotte Brändström
- Written by Patrick McKay, John D. Payne
S00E36
Inside The Rings of Power S2 E8
S02E07
Doomed to Die
- Directed by Charlotte Brändström
- Written by Patrick McKay, John D. Payne
S00E35
Inside The Rings of Power S2 E7
S00E34
Inside The Rings of Power S2 E6
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
Patrick McKay
Showrunner
John D. Payne
Creator
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Sharon Tal Yguado
Executive producer
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Callum Greene
Executive producer
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Belén Atienza
Executive producer
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Eugene Kelly
Executive producer
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Bruce Richmond
Executive producer
Gennifer Hutchison
Executive producer
Lindsey Weber
Executive producer
J. A. Bayona
Executive producer
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Jason Cahill
Executive producer
Justin Doble
Executive producer
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Glenise Mullins
Writer
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Helen Shang
Writer
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Nicholas Adams
Writer
Stephany Folsom
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Patrick McKayExecutive Producer
- Sharon Tal YguadoExecutive Producer
- Christopher NewmanProducer
- Callum GreeneExecutive Producer
- Helen ShangProducer
- Belén AtienzaExecutive Producer
Writing
- Patrick McKayWriter
- Glenise MullinsWriter
- Helen ShangWriter
- Nicholas AdamsWriter
- John D. PayneWriter
- Gennifer HutchisonWriter
Direction
- Charlotte BrändströmDirector
- Louise HooperDirector
- J. A. BayonaDirector
- Sanaa HamriDirector
- Wayne Che YipDirector
Cinematography
- Laurie RoseDirector of Photography
- Jean-Philippe GossartDirector of Photography
- Aaron MortonDirector of Photography
- Alex DisenhofDirector of Photography
- Óscar FauraDirector of Photography
Music
- Bear McCrearyOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
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