The expansive world of Middle-earth (and beyond) is now gracing the small screen with Amazon Prime Video’s epic “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” but with it being a streaming series, fans will be surprised to know that the world of Middle-earth (and beyond) One may wonder when they can watch new episodes of the show.
“The Rings of Power” is set thousands of years before the events of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit”, in a time of relative peace for JRR Tolkien’s fictional world. But evil lurks on the horizon as Sauron’s resurrection (this time a physical creature instead of just a giant eyeball) looms and only a few — including the elf warrior Galadriel (Morphid Clark) — believe the threat of danger is real.
Elves, humans and even harfoots (who are a bit like hobbits) are drawn into a planned five-season storyline based on the histories and backstories that Tolkien wrote and threaded throughout his works.
So when will the new episodes of “The Rings of Power” come out, and when will the season finale be out? All your burning questions are answered below.
What day and time does the new “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” episode come out?
It depends on which coast you are on! If you’re on the East Coast, new episodes come every Thursday at 9 p.m. PT or Friday at 12 p.m. ET.
So “The Rings of Power” Episode 4, titled “The Great Wave,” will be released on Thursday, September 16 / Friday, September 17.
Is “The Rings Of Power” Streaming Online?
Yes, the only way to watch “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” is by streaming Amazon Prime Video. It is not on TV in any form. But Prime Video has left no stone unturned to present these episodes in the highest-resolution possible – each episode is streaming in UHD and High Dynamic Range for compatible devices.
How Many Episodes Are In “The Rings Of Power” Season 1?
The first season of “The Rings of Power” has a total of eight episodes and will be released on the following dates.
- “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Episode 1 – Streaming Now
- “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Episode 2 – Streaming Now
- “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Episode 3 – Streaming Now
- “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Episode 4 – September 16
- “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Episode 5 – September 23
- “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Episode 6 – September 30
- “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Episode 7 – October 7
- “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Episode 8 – October 14 (season finale)
Is ‘The Rings Of Power’ Renewed For Season 2?
Yes, indeed, production on “The Rings of Power” Season 2 is scheduled to begin in the UK in October 2022, shifting filming from New Zealand where Season 1 was filmed. Amazon and showrunners JD Payne and Patrick McKay have five seasons planned for the series, so if all goes well, there will be many more seasons ahead.
What is “The Rings of Power” about?
Prime Video’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” brings to the screen the heroic tales of another era of Middle-earth history for the first time. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of JRR Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” and will transport audiences back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and doomed. Gone, unlikely heroes were tested, hope was hung by the finest threads, and one of the greatest villains ever to emerge from Tolkien’s pen threatened to cover the whole world in darkness. Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they face a long-apprehensive resurgence of evil on Middle-earth. From the deepest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elf-capital of Linden, to the breathtaking island kingdom Nmenor, to the farthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve legacies that live on for a long time. They are gone.
