
For J.R.R. Tolkien fans, one of the most exciting elements of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power was its promise to finally bring the island kingdom of Númenor to life. However, the Amazon series’ first two episodes chose not to journey to Númenor. That was a surprise to fans, especially considering Númenor’s importance to both the show’s story and the entirety of the Second Age of Middle-earth.