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The Rings of Power

What Makes An Adaptation Canon?
Thoughts on the matter in general, and why I’m glad I gave 'Rings of Power' a chance
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Samantha Coté
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"Shadow and Flame" Provides Epic Conclusions and Promises New Beginnings in The Rings of Power Season 2 Finale
The Rings of Power Season 2 Concludes With A Splendid and Satisfying Final Episode
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JRR Jokien
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How 'Rings of Power' S2 Retcons Sauron's Past and Future
The Dark Lord's portrayal has clearly evolved between seasons
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Mikhail Skoptsov
Things Fall Apart in "Doomed to Die"
Catastrophe Strikes as the Centre Cannot Hold in The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 7
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JRR Jokien
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Pride Comes Before The Fall in "Where Is He?"
The Storm Breaks in The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 6
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JRR Jokien
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"Halls of Stone" Reveals Power's Corruptive Cost
The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 5 Goes Further into the Maelstrom
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Aaron Earls
7
Is 'The Rings of Power' Worthy of the 'Tolkien' Name?
The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 4 'Eldest' Review and Analysis
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JRR Jokien
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Choosing Your Path, Finding Your Name, And Reversing Fortunes
The Rings of Power Season 2, Episodes 1–3 Review and Analysis
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JRR Jokien
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The War of the Rohirrim, The Hunt for Gollum, and The Rings of Power
Watch the Trailer to War of the Rohirrim, Plus a guide to these three Tolkien adaptations
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JRR Jokien
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A Long-expected Premiere (and Party!)
'Rings of Power' Season 2 is upon us. PLUS: gifts for all you readers for my birthday!
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JRR Jokien
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🚪 Speak 'Fan' and Enter
On fandoms and who qualifies as a "true" fan
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JRR Jokien
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The Day I Accepted a Ring of Power from a Beautiful Stranger and Fell Into Eternal Darkness
I never thought I was the kind of person to fall for a scam
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JRR Jokien
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