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'Rings of Power' Season 2 Receives Higher Ratings and Critical Acclaim

The new season of the Amazon series improves on its predecessor with better storytelling and character development.

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Adar in Rings of Power, played by Sam Hazeldine and Joseph Mawle
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CiarĂ¡n Hinds as the Dark Wizard in the Rings of Power season 2

Overview

  • Season 2's audience score on Rotten Tomatoes rises to 67%, a significant improvement from Season 1's 38%.
  • Critics give Season 2 a 92% rating, up from 83% in the first season.
  • Key characters, including Gil-Galad, face new challenges, transitioning from peacetime to wartime roles.
  • The series explores deeper themes of survival, destiny, and moral decisions.
  • The production moved from New Zealand to the UK, adding new layers to the show's visual and narrative complexity.