Amazon’s massive fantasy series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is set to kick off its second season on the streaming service on August 29. The prequel takes place thousands of years before the events of the J. R. R. Tolkien novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, though there are some familiar faces, including Sauron, Galadriel, Elrond, and even an unnamed character who is most likely (definitely) Gandalf.
The series follows the stories of several different important characters as they deal with a rapidly changing Middle-earth. A lot of stuff went down in the first season, from fiery volcanic explosions to the reveal of a big bad lurking in the body of a big hottie. But since it’s been two full years since The Rings of Power season one aired, you probably need a refresher on what went down in Middle-earth before you settle in to watch the first episode of season two in a few days. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Click through for a thorough Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season one recap. Spoilers, obviously.
