Peter Jackson’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ film series are considered to be one of the greatest franchises that ever came out of Hollywood. All the films in the franchise were praised for their breathtaking visual effects, storyline, and performances. A long time after the release of those films, Amazon Prime Video decided to continue the franchise with a new series. Titled ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’, the series premiered on September 1, 2022.
The series was inspired by the novel The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien and the premise is set thousands of years before the events of The Hobbit and depicts everything that happens in Middle-earth’s Second Age. The producers renewed the series for another season before the release of Season 1.
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Possible Storylines For ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Season 2’
1. Battle For Power In Numenor
Elendil and Queen Regent Miriel had a conversation regarding the commitment to pay the price despite knowing the consequences. But Miriel might not be sitting on the throne and the queen’s advisor, Pharazon could become the king. Pharazon might have to confront Miriel and Elendil and he already has a history of having a secret alliance that brought problems for the Numenor.
2. The Rise Of Balrog
The mining for mithril will have a bad impact on the Dwarves. The seventh episode of Season 1 disclosed that Balrog has awakened in the mines and it was not supposed to be a danger until the Third Age but it might happen sooner than expected. We might witness multiple characters fighting the creature as it might prove to be very powerful.
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3. Sauron’s Plan In Mordor
Halbrand is revealed to be none other than Sauron and he has already entered Mordor, which is his first step in becoming the main antagonist. But he does not have an army, tower, or anything else that he needs to achieve his aim, and Season 2 could be set at a time when Sauron will be building Barad-dur. He might gather his army involving Orcs and the creation of other Rings of Power could play an important role in the storyline of Season 2.
4. Islidur Is Not Found Yet
Islidur’s fate remained unknown until the end of Season 1 and he has to survive so that he can claim the One Ring and defeat Sauron. The series might revisit the character and his fate following the eruption of Mount Doom. He may have survived the destruction and might have been struggling somewhere in Mordor. The producers might establish him as the one confronting Sauron.
5. The Eleven Rings Of Power
Among the 20 Rings of Power, three have been created and will appear in Season 2. This includes Narya, Vilya, and Nenya and the former two shall be taken by Gil-galad and the latter shall be taken by Galadriel. The books say that the Elves hid their existence from Sauron until the Third Age and the Elves might battle each other in order to get the rings.
6. Battle Against Sauron
Galadriel has been willing to fight Sauron and while reading a scroll in the end, Elrond seems to have known everything which gave her another ally when they meet each other again. Galadriel’s plans are yet to be revealed but she will not allow Sauron’s plans for Middle-earth to go unopposed.
7. Nori Going To Rhun With The Stranger
Tolkien’s work has not revealed what happens with the Stranger and Nori while they go to Rhun. The location was not explored by the characters in the films. Nori is an original character and she might get involved in the fight against Sauron. This can be the same for the Stranger because if he turns out to be Gandalf, the wizard was not in Middle-earth in the Second Age.
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