
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER: SEASON TWO
Starring: Morfydd Clark, Charlie Vickers, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Robert Aramayo, Markell’s Kavenaugh, Daniel Weyman, Sophia Nomvete, and Owain Arthur
Creators: Patrick McKay and John D. Payne

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The Rings of Power showrunners must’ve heard fans talking about how slow Season One started because they took the momentum of its second half and kicked down every door going into Season Two. They’re fully playing in the Lord of the Rings’ high-fantasy sandbox now. Combining multitudes of magical Middle-Earth lore with a brisker pace and heightened action pushes the dialogue-heavy scenes, some that still drag, but most of which bring far more character development to this large ensemble. So, instead of five storylines disparately plodding alongside one another, each plot races to coalesce towards one exciting climax. I’m geeked beyond measure and need more Middle-Earth pronto.