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Rings of Power returned to the spotlight almost a year after the finale of its second season. The break left the production in silence, but the official account on X shared the first look at the third season. The highlight was Narsil, the legendary sword of the Faithful. Its appearance marked the beginning of a new stage and placed the weapon at the center of attention.
A first sneak peek tends to feel heavier than it looks. It means the production has reached a point where showing something becomes possible, even if it is just a glimpse. It also tells viewers the project is alive, still moving, still building toward the next step. In this case, choosing Narsil as the image created an immediate bridge back to Tolkien’s mythology, familiar enough to spark recognition right away.
The legendary sword
The teaser shows Narsil, wielded by Elendil. The character, played by Lloyd Owen in the series, had previously been portrayed by Peter McKenzie in Peter Jackson’s films. The repetition of this element brings an immediate reminder of different adaptations of Tolkien’s work. The sword is described as the fabled sword of the Faithful, a clear sign of its importance within the story.
Why it appears now
The fact that the first promotional material for the season highlights Narsil is significant because the sword is directly linked to Elendil’s path. Showing this weapon early works as the starting point of the campaign. No full scenes or extended context have been revealed, only the clear image of an object that will have relevance moving forward.
Waiting for the new season
Prime Video has not set a release date for the third season yet. What can be said is that the work has moved far enough to show the first images, hinting at a premiere sometime next year. That puts the series back on track, even if the pace feels slow. Viewers know more episodes are on the way, but the wait still has no clear end.
Returning cast
Alongside Lloyd Owen as Elendil, other familiar names continue in the cast. Morfydd Clark returns as Galadriel. Charlie Vickers is back as Halbrand, whose identity as Sauron was previously revealed. Robert Aramayo plays Elrond. Ismael Cruz Cordova returns as Arondir. Daniel Weyman comes back as the Stranger. Charles Edwards continues as Celebrimbor. These names form the core that has been built through the first two seasons.
Rings of Power critical reception
Reactions from critics have stayed on the same line. Rings of Power is often described as falling short of Peter Jackson’s films, yet it is still solid as an adaptation of Tolkien’s stories. Rotten Tomatoes shows both seasons holding an 84 percent rating from critics, a number that hasn’t shifted much, even with constant comparisons hanging over it.
Audience reaction
The contrast is clear in the audience scores. The Popcornmeter shows only 49% approval. This result has been influenced by review bombing that targeted both seasons. The difference between critical response and audience reaction highlights how the series stands in a divided space, with professional recognition on one side and negative feedback on the other.
The contrast with Wheel of Time
The streaming platform has not given the same treatment to all of its fantasy productions. The Wheel of Time was canceled after three seasons. Cast and crew expected to return, but the studio ended the project and confirmed there were no plans to move it to other platforms. The contrast shows how Rings of Power was maintained while another fantasy production came to a close.
What is known so far
From what has been revealed, the starting point of the third season’s promotion is clear: Narsil appears, Elendil is at the center, and the series enters the conversation again. No further storylines or scenes have been disclosed, but the preview serves to confirm that the production is active and moving ahead.
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Conclusion
Rings of Power remains one of Prime Video’s main fantasy projects. The appearance of Narsil was the first official image of the new season and brought the series back into focus. With no confirmed date, the wait continues, but the preview has already done its job of renewing attention and building anticipation. The cast is confirmed, the critical scores remain consistent, and the production moves forward while other titles have not had the same continuity.
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