Why 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 must explore Sauron and Adar's relationship

In 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Episode 6, Adar claims to have killed Sauron, hinting at a complex and mysterious past between them
UPDATED AUG 7, 2024
Charlie Vickers will reprise his role as Sauron in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 (@primevideo)
Charlie Vickers will reprise his role as Sauron in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 (@primevideo)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Actor Charlie Vickers revealed that 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 will delve deeper into the complex relationship between Sauron and Adar.

The first season, based on J R R Tolkien's novels, concluded with a dramatic finale that exposed Halbrand as Sauron. Set in Middle-earth's Second Age, the series explores the rise of evil thousands of years before the events of 'The Lord of the Rings' movies.

Adar is a major antagonist who led the Orcs's assault on a Southlanders's village but his fate remains uncertain after an apparent defeat. Vickers's hint suggests an intriguing exploration of Adar's connection to Sauron in the upcoming season.

Charlie Vickers unpacks the complex bond between Sauron and Adar's relationship

A still from the show 'The Lord of the Rings' (@primevideo)
A still from the show 'The Lord of the Rings' (@primevideo)

In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant, Charlie Vickers, star of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power', dropped hints about the upcoming Season 2, revealing that the complex relationship between Sauron and Adar will continue to unfold in intriguing ways.

Vickers even pointed to Episode 6 as a crucial clue to their backstory, which he developed with co-star Joseph Mawle and the showrunners. He teased that Sauron's true evil nature would be on full display, driven by a desire for recognition and a thirst for power.

With Vickers' comments leaving fans eager for more, it's clear that Season 2 will bring even more depth and complexity to the battle between good and evil in Middle-earth.

Why is Sauron and Adar's relationship key to 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2

Joseph Mawle in a still from 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' (@primevideo)
Joseph Mawle in a still from 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' (@primevideo)

In 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Episode 6, Adar claims to have killed Sauron in the past, suggesting a complicated history between the two evil forces.

However, with Sauron's growing power, Adar might unexpectedly join forces with Galadriel to defeat their common enemy. This twist could blur the lines between good and evil in the show.

The dynamic between Sauron and Adar will continue to unfold in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2, potentially leading to a showdown between the two.

The Season 1 finale answered some questions, but Charlie Vickers's hint suggests there's more to come. As Sauron's power grows, Adar's fate hangs in the balance, leaving viewers eager for the next chapter in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'.

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 trailer



 

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' returns to Prime Video on Thursday, August 29.

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