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Season 3 – The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

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Nov 2026

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34 Reviews

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50+ Ratings

Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth's history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and will take viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and the greatest villain that ever flowed from Tolkien's pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness. Beginning 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.

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Critics Consensus

The Rings of Power refreshes its journey through Middle-earth, refining its focus and shifting power into the hands of its most compelling characters while solidifying its place as a worthy prequel to The Lord of the Rings.

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Graeme Virtue

Guardian

16 hrs ago

3/5

As the pivot point of a proposed five-season run, it feels as if The Rings of Power has its battle lines clearly drawn at last and is trying to put its best foot forward. Certainly it is more action-packed and seems rather less like homework.

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Laura Miller

Slate

18 hrs ago

The Rings of Power continues to suffer from thin characters without interesting internal conflicts and a pervasive lack of humor.

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James Jackson

The Times (UK)

1 day ago

4/5

The series works more as an experiential one, an immersion in a fantastical world – as that, it succeeds with glimmers of the old Tolkien magic.

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Andrew Murray

The Upcoming

3 hrs ago

4/5

Rings of Power continues to do what it does best. Without any extra baggage weighing it down, this latest season is on track to be the most thrilling instalment in this Lord of the Rings prequel to date.

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Joe Kucharski

Pop Culture Leftovers

13 hrs ago

The journey has been long, occasionally exhausting, and not always worthy of the precious screen time it demands. But Middle-earth is beginning to feel like a place worth fighting for. Or, at the very least, worth settling in to watch.

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Jim Vejvoda

IGN

22 hrs ago

8/10

The Rings of Power Season 3, Episodes 1-4 prove a welcome return to Middle-earth, allowing the series to get back on track after two seasons of wandering.

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Nate H

@RT95519612 13 hrs ago

I’m just about finished episode 1. Was really hoping for this season to be better than 1& 2 but.. unfortunately it’s the same garbage. Apparently durins brother had a thing with his wife… Nazgûl’s now become black riders in 5 years.. and an orc is willingly giving dwarves intel to help them. I really wanted this to be better but it’s really not worth the watch.

Juliana C

@RT69347186 13 hrs ago

Incredible!!!

kelvin R

@RT87988310 13 hrs ago

The Rings of Power is a visually stunning and ambitious adaptation that successfully captures the grandeur, mythology, and complexity of Tolkien’s Middle-earth. While it takes creative liberties and differs from the original writings in its chronology, character development, and certain historical events, it remains an engaging interpretation of the Second Age. The cinematography, world-building, soundtrack, and exploration of themes such as power, corruption, hope, and sacrifice are particularly impressive. Although it is not a completely faithful adaptation of Tolkien’s lore, it deserves recognition for expanding Middle-earth’s presence on screen and introducing its rich mythology to a new generation. It should be appreciated as an interpretation rather than a direct reproduction of the books.

Matthew B

@MCMC246 14 hrs ago

That new writers room paid off. With tighter focus, better scripting, and a wise time skip, season 3 opens on the second age story viewers signed up for. I’m grateful to Amazon for the investment in getting it right.

Edward B

@RT15354616 14 hrs ago

I stopped watching s3 ep1 3 times and im only 20 minutes into it. Same nonsense - example: elves form a line and within 20 seconds are spread out over 500 feet and then the evil woman jumps over the shield wall and lives and the shield wall evaporates. Elves dont wear helmets. Just does not look nor feel either LOTR or real. Its awful.

jack W

@RT23404639 14 hrs ago

Probably the worst season yet somehow. I can't understand how they butcher all lore while also having the most money any tv show has ever had. Terrible acting, cinematography and fight scenes. Would rather have poured bleach into my eyes and that's an understatement

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Morfydd Clark

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Robert Aramayo

Elrond

Cynthia Addai-Robinson

Queen Regent Míriel

Owain Arthur

Prince Durin IV

Episode 1

Aired Nov 11, 2026

Episode 301

Beginning in a time of relative peace, heroes confront the reemergence of evil to Middle-earth; from the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains to the majestic forests of Lindon, they carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.

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Episode 2

Aired Nov 11, 2026

Episode 302

Tumult grips Númenor; Theo is offered a new path; the Dwarves weigh their options; the Elves learn of Sauron's plan and debate a perilous mission.

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Episode 3

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The Secret Fire

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