The second season of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" is set to premiere on August 29, 2024. The upcoming season promises to be more intense and darker than the first, with a deeper exploration of Sauron's character, akin to how Galadriel was portrayed in the first season (gamesradar) (whattowatch.com).
Several new cast members will join the series, including Ciarán Hinds, Rory Kinnear, and Tanya Moodie in recurring roles. Returning characters include Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), Elrond (Robert Aramayo), and Sauron, now openly portrayed by Charlie Vickers (gamesradar) (whattowatch.com).
Plot-wise, significant storylines include Sauron's quest for power in Mordor, the political upheaval in Númenor following the king's death, and the journey of The Stranger (likely Gandalf) and Nori to Rhûn. The creation and distribution of more Rings of Power will also be a central theme, along with the challenges faced by the Dwarves in Khazad-dûm, particularly with the awakening of a Balrog (gamesradar) (whattowatch.com).
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