Throughout its first season run, this show was too good to be on TV experience-wise, however the series seemed to be struggling to find its ground in storytelling. That said, LOTR: The Rings of Power Season 1 delivered a few memorable moments with entirety of Episode 6 being the LOTR we wanted. It also succeeded in delivering a compelling finale which left fans rooting for a season 2 and witness the rise of Sauron. As it happens, we have already received a lot of plot leaks for season 2. So, without further ado, let us get to the plot summary for Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2. WARNING – MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD!
Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power Season 2 Early Plot Summary and Leaks
As you may know, the filming for LOTR: ROP Season 2 wrapped up in July 2023 and since then it has been undergoing severe post-production process. Considering the scope and scale of the show and the beautiful and magnificent visuals it presents, it can be assumed that it won’t come out anytime before Mid 2024. However, majority of its plot details have already been leaked, and if you may remember, almost all plot leaks for the season 1 turned out to be true. So, here’s what we know so far.
First of all, Amazon has newly expanded rights to plot points from The Silmarillion. Season 2 Episode 1 opening scene is Eru using the secret flame to create Melkor. Melkor (then) watches as Eru creates all the Valar and the Maiar. Eru is a disembodied voice vaguely human shaped but no characteristics can be made out. Further, the secret flame is golden, as are all the Valar and the Maiar. Talking about them, the Valar are larger than the Maiar, but are bathed in a golden light and completely naked (the scenes were filmed with nude figures in strategic lighting.)
Moving on, Sauron will be played primarily by three actors in Season 2. Sauron in Mairon form, and called such is NOT Halbrand (Charlie Vickers) or Annatar (Gavi Singh Chera). After the fourth interruption of the Song, several Maia meet and discuss Melkor’s discordance. Mithrandir (Gandalf) is in this scene and he is “almost” convinced to support Mairon’s (Sauron) agenda. Mairon gives an epic speech, “The One has blessed me more so than all of you to see the potential of His creations, and what better way to forge their mettle than by allowing them to face Melkor’s discord and grow beyond what they think capable!” Sauron tells the dwarves he apprenticed under Aulë, so they welcome him with open arms. Apparently, Sauron had a son who Adar killed.
Next we have some great news for Horse lovers! A dedicated “bottle” episode with little dialogue will tell the story of the first Mearas (Editor: these are the great horses of the Rohirrim), Felaróf, and introduce Shadowfax. Gandalf (Meteor Man) apparently meets Shadowfax. Moving on, Tom Bombadil and Goldberry have been leaked to be in an episode as well. They are played by the same actor and actress as Melkor/Morgoth and Ungoliant from Episode 1. The pair, as Bombadil and Goldberry, are serving out a punishment from Mandos per “a long-held fan theory” (Editor: this “long-held fan theory” is news to us.). Finally, the season will end with Sauron forging the One Ring. Additionally, TheOneRing.net has heard:
- Simon Tolkien is personally involved and overseeing this show’s expansion of the mythology.
- Season 2 is mainly Sauron’s story, told from his perspective, and opens with his retelling of history.
- Episode 1 is primarily Sauron’s story leading up to the breaking of the first silence.
- Sauron will try to deceive Galadriel again by taking the persona of Celeborn.
- Sauron sneaks back into Eregion as Celeborn.
- Season ending cliffhanger involves Galadriel making a choice to save Celeborn (Sauron?).
- Episode 6-7 is a huge 2-part Siege of Eregion.
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