Tolkiensfantasy masterwork a glimpse into one of the least well-known corners of his sprawling fictional universe.
The author didnt explore much ofthe Second Age of Middle-earthin his lifetime.
Season 2 will add even more, such as original ringbearerCirdan the Shipwrightand the mysterious being known asTom Bombadil.
AsLord of the Ringsfans already know, Elendil has a big future waiting for him.
Even the best parents make mistakes, is what Im saying.
Ambition, Owen recently toldDen of Geekduring a chat at Den of GeeksSDCC2024 studio.
That is what gets turned up and up and up in them, and all without a ring needed.
Thats already there in the politics of Numenor.
That schism in society has always been there.
Its just going to start cracking and getting wider.
Elendils larger story is quintessential Tolkien, though.
And it seems like Elendils story in season 2 will be much the same.
What sort of moral compromises and personal sacrifices will Elendil discover he must make along the way?
Are you going to be on the wrong side of history or the right side of history?
Owen teased during our chat.
As a Numenorean, you have a choice.
Theres a moral choice for everyone.
Heroes must rise to meet the monsters ahead of them, and those journeys must begin somewhere.
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 his Prime Video on Aug. 29.
