The narrative follows multiple storylines across Middle-earth:
(2022) is an epic fantasy series developed by Amazon Prime Video that serves as a prequel to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings . Set thousands of years earlier during the Second Age of Middle-earth, it chronicles the rise of Sauron, the forging of the Rings of Power, and the eventual downfall of the island kingdom of Númenor. Series Summary
Created by showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, it is one of the most expensive television series ever produced.
Expected to premiere in late 2026, with production reportedly having wrapped in December 2025. Plot Overview
