The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is the crown jewel in Prime Video’s crown. On paper, it has all the qualifications to be the next great fantasy show: sweeping locales, lush costumes, visceral action, and a cast that’s always willing to go the extra mile. Season 2, which aired its bombastic finale last October, was Prime’s most-watched returning season by number of hours watched. By most accounts, The Rings of Power is already a massive success... but it still has a ways to go before it can fulfill its true potential.
Fortunately, the series is getting another date with destiny very soon. A new season has reportedly been in the works for some time, but Amazon has given The Rings of Power an official renewal. Season 3 will shoot this spring at a new production hub in the United Kingdom — and according to The Hollywood Reporter, the next chapter of the series has a major surprise in store, one that could fix its biggest issue.
