Tom Bombadil has played a small, but key role in The Rings of Power season 2 so far. Guiding the Stranger on his journey to discovering his identity, the mysterious character has appeared in a few episodes so far. But while he may not be a leading role in Prime Video's fantasy epic, his impact is huge. This is especially true as The Rings of Power marks the character's first major live-action appearance.
That's right, old man Tom didn't make the cut in Peter Jackson's film trilogy, despite him being a part of Frodo's journey in The Fellowship of the Ring. Now, if you haven't read all of Tolkien's novels and poems, you might be wondering what all the fuss it about. Well, that's where we come in. Lucky for you, we've compiled a complete guide to Bombadil, from his history to the implications of his appearance in The Rings of Power.
