Season 2 ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerhas accomplished an impressive feat and surged past the sophomore season of HBO’sHouse of the Dragon. This achievement has made fans of J.R.R Tolkien happy, as the show has significantly raised the stakes with the first three episodes.
The first season ofThe Rings of Powerreceived positive reviews. But, there were several complaints that it was slow and bogged down because of several plotlines. However, the premiere of season 2 made fans believe that the makers had heard the complaints and worked to make the show even better than it was in its initial phase. The first three episodes received brilliant reviews from the critics as well as the audiences and achieved a massive feat by overtaking the sophomore season of HBO’s beloved series.
According to the review site Rotten Tomatoes,season 2 ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerhas edged past the latest edition ofHouse of the Dragon. The second edition of the Prime Video series currently holds a rating of 86%, whileHOTDseason 2 is currently at 83%. However, it is worth noticing that there’s a lot of gap in the number of critical reviews that have been logged in for both shows. WhileHouse of the Dragon’s rating of 83% comes after a total of 267 reviews,The Rings of Powerhas attained a rating of 86% with a total of 83 reviews so far. It would be interesting to see if The Rings of Power can go beyond 86% and beat House of the Dragon in rating wars.
The first three episodes ofThe Rings of Powerseason 2 see the show staggeringly expanding the universe. This time, the series primarily focuses on Sauron’s schemes to corrupt some of the wisest minds of Middle Earth.Although the premiere was more about Sauron’s plans, it also touched on the stories happening in several parts of Middle Earth. The series elevates the tension, pushing the stakes even higher as the forces of good become entangled in Sauron’s intricate schemes. It would be fascinating to see how the makers take the story forward because the showrunners made it clear that this season will feature a lot of action. As of now, there has little action in season 2, but the conversations have been impactful. These conversations between characters showcase their fears, desires, and motivations. Meanwhile, Adar finally knows the whereabouts of Sauron and is leading his armies to another part of Middle Earth. With Adar finally marching ahead, his encounter with the Elves is inevitable.
Although three episodes offer just a glimpse of thefull story Season 2 ofThe Rings of Poweraims to unfold, they skillfully build upon the foundation set by the first season. The fourth episode of season 2 will premiere on September 5 on Prime Video and will focus on Elrond, Galadriel, and a small party of Elves leaving to meet Celebrimbor in Eregion. Will the elves be able to reach Celebrimbor in time? Well, fans would have to wait for the remaining episodes to find an answer to this burning question.
The first three episodes ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 2 are currently available for streaming on Prime Video.
