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The Rings of Power season 2 is an even stronger expansion of Tolkien’s mythos
Amazon really, really wants you to see how much money it’s spending on The Lord of the Rings.
But The Rings of Power ’s visual splendor was nothing short of astonishing — especially for a streaming series — and each of its lead performances was a testament to how much more compelling classic fantasy characters could become when given the chance to exist beyond their canons. After introducing Halbrand (Charlie Vickers) as a shipwrecked refugee early in its first season, The Rings of Power took great care to keep viewers and its other characters in the dark about his actually being Sauron in disguise. When it’s following Galadriel on her quest to convince other elves that their already-forged mithril rings are an asset too precious to destroy, this season comes alive with an intrigue that showcases Clark’s ability to make the character feel like a more nuanced presence than her depiction in Peter Jackson’s films.
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