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Prime Video has a show called "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power". The series is based on J.R.R. Tolkien's book series.

The Second Age of Middle-earth is where "The Rings of Power" takes place, thousands of years before "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" The arrival of the Dark Lord Sauron is one of the major events from the Second Age.

Check out the trailer for 'The Rings of Power'

Some of the characters in "The Rings of Power" were in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movies.

How to watch 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'

Prime Video has exclusive rights to show "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power". There are new episodes every week.

The Prime Video subscription only applies to the streaming service. If you want to get access to all of Amazon Prime's benefits, you have to sign up for a full membership. The price of a Prime membership can be lowered to $7.50 a month.

Prime Video can be found on most smart TVs, Apple andAndroid mobile devices, Mac and PC web browsers, video game consoles, and Apple TV. The full list of supported devices can be found on the website.

Can I watch 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' for free?

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power can be watched for free with an Amazon Prime trial. You can sign up for a 30-day free trial if you haven't been a member in over a year. Signing up for an Amazon Prime membership will get you 30 days of free Prime Video.

If you sign up for Amazon Prime's 30-day trial, you will be able to watch all of "The Rings of Power" for free. You have to sign up before October 14 to stream every episode for free.

Is 'The Rings of Power' worth watching?

"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" has received critical praise and is currently holding an "85% Fresh" rating on the website. Prime Video's biggest debut ever has been broken by the show.

How many episodes will 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' have?

The first season of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" will have 8 episodes. The first two episodes were aired on September 2nd. The finale of the first season will be on October 14.

What time do new episodes of 'The Rings of Power' premiere?

The first two episodes of "The Rings of Power" were available to stream. The time is 9 pm. The remaining episodes will be available on Friday at 12 a.m. Thursday's at 9 pm. There is a person in this picture

Has the 'The Rings of Power' been renewed for more seasons?

Amazon made a deal to make "The Rings of Power." Amazon agreed to make five seasons even before the first episode was made. Prime Video renewed "The Rings of Power" for a second season.

"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" is the most expensive TV show of all time. By the time the show ends, it will cost over a billion dollars.

 Is 'The Rings of Power' a prequel?

"The Rings of Power" is not a direct sequel to "The Lord of the Rings" movies.

The show doesn't feature Peter Jackson's involvement because it is based on J.R.R. Tolkien's stories, but it does feature some of the same characters from the films.

What is 'The Rings of Power' based on?

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The appendices from "The Lord of the Rings" book series were used in "The Rings of Power". The show is based on the history of Middle-earth that was written by J.R.L.I.

Jordan Williams is a freelance contributor for Insider Reviews. She covers streaming service trends, value comparisons, and content availability. She has been writing about streaming and the entertainment industry since 2021, having published over 1,000 articles to date across different publications. Since 2021, Jordan has been a movie/TV features writer at Screen Rant, where she has also covered industry news, exclusive events, set visits, and reviews. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Oregon in 2020 with a major in Psychology and a minor in Media Studies. When not writing about tech or movies, Jordan enjoys exploring the natural beauties of the Pacific Northwest. She can also be found posting reviews on Letterboxd or rewatching "Schitt's Creek" for the umpteenth time.