One of the most consistent themes inJ.R.R.
Tolkiens works is corruption.
In his world, evil is not natural.
It does not create and it does not exist in a vacuum.
Instead, it is something that perverts, distorting and obstructing good, like a shadow blocks the light.
But the rings of power arent the only magic objects that the characters must contend with season two.
And we definitely have some shenanigans going on [with that] this season.
But they also have their dangers, as anyone who has seenPeter Jacksons trilogy of filmsalready knows.
The palantir plays a huge role in the corruption of Saruman the White and almost paralyzes Peregrin Took.
In the Tolkien books, a seeing stone is what drives Denethor to suicide.
Who fears what others might do with its abilities?
Who hopes to use it for their own ends?
Its in every human being, ambition, Owen says.
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.
Its a roller coaster, Gravelle says when asked about the series second outing.
Its the same with our characters.
[But] its a very human element we bring to it.
The stakes are very high in season two, Addai-Robinson teases.
Were talking about a battle of good versus evil.
Its life, and death, and life versus death.
Are you going to be on the wrong side of history or the right side of history?
As a Numenorean, you have a choice.
Theres a moral choice for everyone inThe Rings of Power.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season two premieres on Aug. 29 on Prime Video.
