The Rings Of Power’s 5-Season Plan Puts Even More Pressure On Season 2 To Fix Amazon’s Mistakes
The Rings of Power is chugging full speed ahead with its five-season plan, which means there’s even more pressure on season 2 to fix its mistakes.
The Rings of Power seems to be sticking to its five-season plan, and that puts even more pressure on the second outing to fix the Amazon show’s mistakes. The Lord of the Rings series debuted in September 2022, not long after HBO’s House of the Dragon — a worrying release trend The Rings of Power may continue in 2024. Despite a massive budget and a connection to a beloved fantasy franchise, The Rings of Power didn’t take off as well as Amazon had hoped. Many viewers were unhappy with the changes made to J.R.R. Tolkien’s lore, as well as its pacing and predictability.
Of course, Rings of Power had one advantage over other shows in this predicament: Amazon planned on making five seasons of the show from the beginning. That doesn’t mean it can’t be canceled, but after all Amazon invested in its LOTR series, it’s no surprise the streamer green-lit The Rings of Power season 2. And a promising update for The Rings of Power season 3 suggests the series is chugging forward as intended. With the so-so reception of season 1, this puts even more pressure on the next outing to win viewers over.
The Rings Of Power’s Season 3 Update Confirms The Show’s Future Plans Are Still In Place
Amazon’s Lord Of The Rings Show Will Ideally Run For 5 Seasons
The Rings of Power season 2 hasn’t premiered yet, but the creators are still committed to the Lord of the Rings show’s original five-season plan. The Hollywood Reporter revealed that showrunners Patrick McKay and JD Payne are already hard at work outlining The Rings of Power season 3, even though Amazon hasn’t officially renewed the show for another outing. This means the duo intends to follow their initial vision, which would see the story covering Sauron’s rise and fall during the Second Age of Middle-earth.
As Payne teased “things in the first season that don’t pay off until season 5” during an interview with Empire, it makes sense that the creators are already building to the next chapter of their story. But while Amazon purchased the rights to The Rings of Power knowing they had a certain direction in mind, the Lord of the Rings show’s future likely depends on season 2 being a success. This puts way more pressure on The Rings of Power season 2, which will need to address the first outing’s flaws to ensure it can tell its full story.
The Amazon Show’s Future Plans Put Even More Pressure On Season 2
It’ll Be Especially Disappointing If Patrick McKay & JD Payne Can’t See The Story Through
Even if The Rings of Power season 1 has its shortcomings, it sets the stage for bigger things to come — and it would be disappointing for viewers to invest in two seasons of the show and then have Amazon cancel it. Given the opportunity to finish their narrative, McKay and Payne could make sense of everything that happens in season 1. They may not get the chance to do so if The Rings of Power season 2 fails, so it’s important that their next batch of episodes improves upon the first.
That boost can cement its future and ensure fans get to see major events like Fall of Númenor and the War of the Last Alliance on-screen.
The showrunners told THR that the next chapter will be “bigger and better” than the previous one, so there is hope that it will increase the excitement surrounding the Amazon show. That boost can cement its future and ensure fans get to see major events like the Fall of Númenor and the War of the Last Alliance on-screen. Of course, the creators will also need to fix some season 1 mistakes that turned viewers away in the first place. Not all of them can be changed, but there are ways to improve certain weak spots in The Rings of Power season 2.
How The Rings Of Power Season 2 Can Improve On The Show’s First Outing
Things Like The Pacing & Dialogue Can Be Updated
Although The Rings of Power can’t fundamentally change its timeline or major Tolkien deviations in season 2, the Amazon series can improve elements like its pacing and dialogue. These may seem like minor fixes after season 1, but they would go a long way towards reigniting viewer interest in the coming outing. Diehard Tolkien fans may not get past the changes to the lore, but more casual watchers will no doubt appreciate such updates. Hopefully, The Rings of Power delivers on them with its new episodes, allowing the creators to bring their complete vision to life.
