Dark Lord seeking to craft the One Ring
Amazon's The Rings of Power will debut early versions of the Ringwraiths in its third season, reimagined as the Nazgnagôl — a show-invented term meaning "Ring-servant" in Black Speech. Khamûl the Black Easterling will be played by Zubin Varla, while Jamie Campbell Bower joins as Celeborn.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will finally introduce Galadriel's husband Celeborn in its third season, with Stranger Things star Jamie Campbell Bower taking on the role. The new season jumps several years forward to depict the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron, arriving on Prime Video before the end of 2026.
Amazon's Prime Video series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, will return for its third season on November 11, 2026, leaping forward in time to the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron. This season promises to depict Sauron's quest to craft the One Ring, significantly escalating the conflict in Middle-earth. With its return confirmed despite initial viewership concerns, fans can anticipate a pivotal narrative shift.