Lord of the Rings fans have finally been able to enjoy Amazon's highly-anticipated prequel The Rings of Power, but it's not just the gripping plot and drama that has kept viewers enthralled.
Those vast green valleys, crystalline waters and dense forests are not all the work of CGI; just like Peter Jackson 's iconic first three films, the show was filmed on location in the breathtaking New Zealand countryside.
In fact, cast members were taken to locations so beautiful they were brought to tears, the shows executive producer previously revealed.
