'Rings of Power' Season 2 Saw the Chance for a Surprise Twist, and I'm So Glad They Didn't Take It
Season 2 was pushing the Gandalf narrative the whole time, with the Wizard's budding friendship with Rory Kinnear 's Tom Bombadil being another clear signpost. But as far as making the Stranger into Gandalf is concerned,
As THE RINGS OF POWER Season 2 Ends a J.R.R. Tolkien Expert Says "There's No Such Thing as Canon in Tolkien"
The Rings of Power has come to an end and the season finale was packed full of big and exciting events. One of the more notable reveals is one that a lot of fans saw coming, and it is the true identity of The Stranger.
Rings of Power season 2 leaves its wizards almost as mysterious as season 1
The first season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power loved its mysteries — a secret Sauron, a spooky sword, and an amnesiac meteor man. And while we had a pretty good idea of who that meteor man was at the end of season 1, the finale of season 2 finally gives him a name.
Who is the Stranger? ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2 finale has a major reveal
In the season finale, the mysterious, gray-haired wizard, played by Daniel Weyman, finally learns his name, acknowledging, “Gandalf. That’s what they’re going to call me, isn’t it?”
Who is the Stranger? ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2 finale has a major reveal: I learned about identity ‘right before filming that scene’
Literally right before filming that scene was the first time I learned that I was going to utter those words.”
‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2 Finale Recap: Highs and Lows
The second season ended in a whirlwind of fire and steel, darkness and light, capping an eight-episode run with many ups and downs.
THE RINGS OF POWER Finally Reveals The Stranger’s Name and Identity
The Rings of Power's season two finale finally reveals The Stranger's name is Gandalf in a way that was both silly and true to Tolkien's lore.
The Rings of Power's Stranger actor reveals exactly when he was told about the Gandalf reveal and whether he's reached out to Ian McKellen
Speaking to GamesRadar+, the Gandalf actor (as we can now officially call him) says he hasn't yet reached out to Ian McKelle
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What is Rings of Power Doing To Gandalf & Tom Bombadil? The Rings of Power Podcast
Rings of Power is making major changes by creating a new prequel origin for Tom Bombadil and Gandalf, But is it secretly ...
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‘The Rings Of Power’ Showrunners Defend Gandalf Reveal: “If There’s Any Way We Can Justify Him Being Around, It’s Just Too Tempting To Not Go There”
The Rings of Power showrunners Patrick McKay and JD Payne, their decision to introduce Gandalf to the series narrative was ...
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Rings of Power’s Gandalf star wants crossover in Lord of the Rings movies
Rings of Power has unveiled its own version of Gandalf with Daniel Weyman’s Stranger, and he’d “love” to star in a Lord of ...
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If THE RINGS OF POWER’s Ciarán Hinds Isn’t Saruman, Then Is He A Blue Wizard?
The Rings of Power's season 2 finale pointed to the Dark Wizard being Saruman, but the showrunners call that unlikely, so is ...
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Defending The Rings of Power, professor says there's "no such thing" as Lord of the Rings canon
The Rings of Power wrapped up the other week. It was an eventful finale for this Lord of the Rings prequel show. Dur ...