{"id":35865,"date":"2024-05-22T09:23:41","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T13:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/?p=35865"},"modified":"2024-05-22T11:20:53","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T15:20:53","slug":"the-rings-of-power-season-two-trailer-teases-saurons-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/2024\/05\/the-rings-of-power-season-two-trailer-teases-saurons-return.html","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;The Rings of Power&#8217; Season Two Trailer Teases Sauron&#8217;s Return"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_35883\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35883\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/87\/2024\/05\/The-Rings-of-Power-v03_credit-Amazon-Studios-New-Line-Cinema.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-35883\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/87\/2024\/05\/The-Rings-of-Power-v03_credit-Amazon-Studios-New-Line-Cinema-550x413.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amazon Studios \/ New Line Cinema<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Prime Video has shared a glimpse of the upcoming second season of its blockbuster series, \u201cThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,\u201d the hotly-anticipated continuation of J.R.R. Tolkien\u2019s legendary story. The second season of the series will premiere on August 29 and will be available in multiple languages to audiences in over 240 countries and territories. It comes after the success of the first season, which was viewed by 100 million viewers globally.<\/p>\n<p>In season two\u2019s trailer, Charlie Vickers returns as Sauron, one of literature\u2019s most iconic villains. This season, Sauron appears in a new mask, ready to con the inhabitants of Middle-earth. The forthcoming season centers on Sauron\u2019s resurgence. Cast out by Galadriel and bereft of an army, Sauron must now depend on his cunning to regain his strength and orchestrate the creation of the Rings of Power. This season promises to delve deeper into the epic struggle between good and evil, thrusting even the most cherished characters into a growing darkness.<\/p>\n<p>As alliances are tested and kingdoms face turmoil, the characters must navigate a world teetering on the brink of catastrophe. In addition to Sauron, other key characters are returning to the show, including Galadriel, Elrond, Prince Durin IV, Arondir and Celebrimbor, and hints at the creation of more Rings of Power. Show creators reportedly\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/tv\/lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-simon-tolkien-series-consultant\/\">worked with<\/a>\u00a0Tolkien experts, including Tolkien\u2019s grandson Simon Tolkien, to create new characters for the series.<\/p>\n<p>Thousands of years before the events of Tolkien\u2019s\u00a0<em>The Hobbit<\/em>\u00a0and<em>\u00a0The Lord of the Rings<\/em>\u00a0books took place, \u201cThe Rings of Power\u201d has made a significant cultural impact since its debut. The first season drew over 25 million viewers on its premiere day, marking the biggest launch in Prime Video\u2019s history.\u00a0Season two of \u201cThe Rings of Power\u201d is helmed by showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, with a team of seasoned producers and directors, including Lindsey Weber, Callum Greene, Justin Doble, Jason Cahill, Gennifer Hutchison, Charlotte Br\u00e4ndstr\u00f6m, Sanaa Hamri and Louise Hooper.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TCwmXY_f-e0?si=-P4VHinkeuPaXVDq\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Though \u201cLord of the Rings\u201d is not blatantly religious, Tolkien was a devout Christian who famously saw his work as a way to bring the Gospel to the masses by exploring themes of good and evil, the power of redemption and the universality of sin. The Oxford scholar, who died in 1973, was credited with bringing his friend and colleague, Narnia author C.S. Lewis, back to the Christian faith. Darkness, the ring\u2019s corrupting influence, and human mortality are all similarly woven throughout \u201cThe Rings of Power\u201d \u2014 themes Trystan Gravelle, who plays Pharaz\u00f4n, adviser to the Queen-Regent of N\u00famenor, previously told The Christian Post makes \u201cThe Lord of the Rings\u201d so universally relatable.<\/p>\n<p>Fans can catch up on all eight episodes of the first season, now available for streaming exclusively on Prime Video. For more information, click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/press.amazonmgmstudios.com\/us\/en\/original-series\/the-lord-of-the-rings-amazon-original-series\/1\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Video has shared a glimpse of the upcoming second season of its blockbuster series, \u201cThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,\u201d the hotly-anticipated continuation of J.R.R. Tolkien\u2019s legendary story. 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