Rings of Power season 2 release schedule: When is episode 6 out?
Sauron has returned, and so has The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
We are now more than half way through the second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, meaning we're rapidly heading towards what is sure to be a dramatic endgame.
We will still know some of what we can expect from the final episodes, as we know that the identity of The Stranger (Daniel Weyman) – who is widely believed to be Gandalf – will officially be confirmed this season.
We're also still waiting to see the Siege of Eregion, a massive battle which the showrunners have said is "high in the running for the most ambitious battle in TV, period".
So far this season we have seen the return of Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), as she has attempted to stop Sauron (Charlie Vickers) in his tracks, as he continues his deceitful quest for power.
Most of last season's cast has returned, including some characters we didn't expect, though there have been a few switch ups and fresh faces, such as orc leader Adar now being played by Sam Hazeldine.
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Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2.
When is The Rings of Power episode 6 released on Prime Video?
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 episode 6 will be released on Thursday 19th September 2024.
The next episode is written by Justin Doble.
While the first three episodes of The Rings of Power were released at once on Thursday 29th August, as with most Prime Video shows the series has now switched to a weekly release schedule.
Rings of Power season 2 release schedule
There will be eight episodes of The Rings of Power season 2 in total, with further instalments being released over the coming weeks, until Thursday 3rd October.
You can find the full release schedule right here now.
- Episode 1 - Elven Kings Under the Sky - Thursday 29th August (out now)
- Episode 2 - Where the Stars are Strange - Thursday 29th August (out now)
- Episode 3 - The Eagle and the Sceptre - Thursday 29th August (out now)
- Episode 4 - Eldest - Thursday 5th September (out now)
- Episode 5 - Halls of Stone - Thursday 12th September (out now)
- Episode 6 - Title TBC - Thursday 19th September
- Episode 7 - Title TBC - Thursday 26th September
- Episode 8 - Title TBC - Thursday 3rd October
What time do new episodes of The Rings of Power season 2 come out?
New episodes of The Rings of Power will be released at midnight Pacific Time, meaning fans in the UK can expect them to be released at 8am BST. Here is when you can expect each new episode of The Rings of Power to become available:
- UK Time - 8am
- Pacific Time - 12am
- Eastern Time - 3am
What is The Rings of Power season 2 about?
The official synopsis for The Rings of Power season 2 says: "In season 2 of The Rings of Power, Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-earth to his sinister will.
"Building on season 1's epic scope and ambition, the new season plunges even its most beloved and vulnerable characters into a rising tide of darkness, challenging each to find their place in a world that is increasingly on the brink of calamity.
"Elves and dwarves, orcs and men, wizards and Harfoots… as friendships are strained and kingdoms begin to fracture, the forces of good will struggle ever more valiantly to hold on to what matters to them most of all… each other."
- Elven Kings Under the Sky - Season Premiere. Sauron bargains with Adar. The Stranger and Nori venture into new lands. The Three Elven Rings face judgment.
- Where the Stars are Strange - Darkness falls over Khazad-dûm. Sauron and Galadriel each seek new allies. The Stranger and Harfoots encounter a growing threat.
- The Eagle and the Sceptre - Isildur and an old friend reunite. Arondir grapples with change. Míriel faces rising opposition. Annatar counsels Celebrimbor.
- The Stranger finds what he’s been searching for. Arondir and Isildur search for Theo. Galadriel and Elrond walk into a trap.
- When Durin grows suspicious of the Dwarven Rings, Celebrimbor must reassess his priorities. Amidst Númenor’s shifting currents, Elendil searches for hope.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 releases new episodes on Prime Video weekly on Thursdays – you can sign up now for a free 30-day Prime Video trial.
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