The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, the most expensive TV series ever made ($58.125 million per episode), hit streaming TV last September. Based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s history of Middle-earth, fans can journey into the wondrous world of Middle-earth and meet the heroic legends of the mythical Second Age.
Developed by J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay, The Rings of Power will feature younger versions of characters who appeared in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. It’s considered as one of the biggest events on television this year, which you can easily watch on demand in Australia using this guide.
What’s in this Guide?
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power preview
The Rings of Power is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It will cover Middle-earth’s Second Age, an era of relative peace, that is until the forging of the Rings of Power. Described as Tolkien’s symbolism in the way that power conflicts with moral behaviour, the rings ultimately secure the Dark Lord Sauron’s rise to power.
The Rings of Power pave the way for the re-emergence of evil in Middle-earth, leading to the fall of the once breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor. As the rings’ destructive power corrupts the rulers that wear them and threaten to engulf all the world in darkness, kingdoms that rose to glory crumble and are left in ruins. The Second Age also marks the last alliance between Elves and Men.
Amazon’s Rings of Power, which the company secured by buying the TV rights for The Lord of Rings, is a five-season series in the making worth at least US$1 billion. Finally launching in September this year, it will be the most expensive television series ever made. It’s worth noting that Rings of Power isn’t a direct continuation of the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.
But considering its hefty production budget, Rings of Power intends to reach the same grandness in terms of cinematography and production design that the films are best known for. From the mysterious depths of the Misty Mountains to the marvellous forests of the elf-capital of Lindon, Middle-earth’s Second Age will be brought to life like no other.
Moreover, the series will also introduce new creatures that we haven’t seen in the movies – including female orcs, as confirmed by executive producer Lindsey Weber. The Orcs will also be portrayed differently to coincide with the Second Age’s period. As it’s just a different time for them, they’ll be initially presented as scavengers, not the formidable armies we now know them to be.
There’s also the question of coverage. All the major events in the Second Age take place over thousands of years in Tolkien’s original stories. However, it’s been confirmed that all the major stories will be covered in Rings of Power with Tolkien’s stories condensed for the series.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power trailer
The trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is now available. Check it out below.
How many seasons are there?
After Amazon bought the television rights for The Lord of the Rings in November 2017, and as part of the initial deal with the Tolkien Estate, they announced that they will be making a five-season production, weaving stories of Elves, Dwarves, Harfoots and more.
Set against an epic backdrop of major events from the history of the First Age and leading to the Second Age, fans can rest assured that there will be five seasons of this epic drama in the making.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power release date
LOTR fans in Australia can watch the highly anticipated Lord of the Rings TV series on Amazon Prime Video with two episodes debuting on 2nd September 2022. The first season consists of eight epic episodes released weekly on the streaming TV service. It concluded on 14th October 2022.
| The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power | Running Time | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1: A Shadow of the Past | 1h 5min | Amazon Prime Video |
| Episode 2: Adrift | 1h 7min | Amazon Prime Video |
| Episode 3: Adar | 1h 9min | Amazon Prime Video |
| Episode 4: The Great Wave | 1h 11min | Amazon Prime Video |
| Episode 5: Partings | 1h 12min | Amazon Prime Video |
| Episode 6: Udûn | 1h 9min | Amazon Prime Video |
| Episode 7: The Eye | 1h 12min | Amazon Prime Video |
| Episode 8: Alloyed | 1h 12min | Amazon Prime Video |
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2
In November 2021, Amazon officially ordered a second instalment of the series. With succeeding seasons already been confirmed, filming for Season 2 of The Rings of Power is expected to happen in October 2022 and will have an all-female directing team.
FeaturedWhich streaming services show the Lord of the Rings TV series?
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premieres exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in Australia from 2nd September 2022.
| Streaming Services | The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power |
|---|---|
| Amazon Prime Video | Yes |
| BINGE | No |
| Foxtel | No |
| Foxtel Now | No |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Paramount Plus | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Free to air | No |
How to watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power in Australia?
To watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Amazon Prime has exclusive rights in Australia. The streaming service also features a diverse catalogue of TV series and movies so there’s always something awesome to watch, both originals and third-party content. For those with no Amazon Prime subscription, the show won’t be available for free to air.
Stream The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Amazon Prime Video
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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power cast
The new fantasy epic series features an ensemble cast headlined by Game of Thrones actor Robert Aramayo. Check out the official Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’s first season cast members:
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Streaming devices for Prime Video
The following is a list of compatible internet-connected devices for which you can stream the TV show on Amazon Prime Video at home or on the go.
Devices supported on Amazon Prime
- iOS devices: Yes – Prime Video app for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch
- Android devices: Yes – Prime Video app for Android phones and tablets
- Windows devices: Yes – Prime Video app for Windows 10/11
- Smart TVs: Yes – Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, LG, Vizio, TCL, Hisense, Philips, JVC, Konka, Insignia, Skyworth, Sharp, Changhong, Haier, Grundig, AOC, Vestel
- Set-top boxes: Yes – Nvidia Shield, Roku, Tivo, Xiaomi
- Amazon Devices: Yes – Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Echo devices w/ screen, Fire tablets, Fire phone
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – Playstation 3, 4/Pro, & 5 (including Digital Edition), and Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Blu-ray players: Yes – Select LG, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony models
- Google Chromecast: Yes – All models
- Apple TV: Yes – 3rd and 4th generation and Apple TV 4K
- Telstra TV: Yes – All models
- Foxtel iQ: Yes – iQ4 and iQ5 only
- Fetch TV: Yes – All models
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only – Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Edge, Safari, Opera (running on Windows, Mac OS, Chrome OS, or Linux)
