In the Second Age, one of the Istari became known as the Dark Wizard at Caras Gaer, in western Rhûn. Tom Bombadil believed that this figure desired to join Sauron in his conquest of Middle-earth. His true goal, however, was to eventually become …

Feb 17, 2025 · The Dark Wizard is perhaps the most mysterious character introduced on Season 2 of "The Rings of Power." Who could he really be and what role will he play?

Sep 1, 2024 · In the faraway lands of Rhûn, a new character, a Dark Wizard (Ciarán Hinds), threatens to make things a lot more difficult for the Stranger (Daniel Weyman), Nori (Markella Kavenagh), and...

Oct 14, 2022 · It took a whole season, but fans finally know that Rings of Power's Meteor Man is a wizard -- But does that mean he's Gandalf, or someone else?

Sep 17, 2024 · In Season 1, The Stranger and his harfoot friends ran into some pale, mystical baddies in the forest. It turns out that they hailed from the eastern land of Rhûn. They were the henchmen of a dark...

Nov 30, 2024 · The introduction of the mysterious Dark Wizard in Season 2 of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" offers tantalizing hints at his true identity.

Oct 14, 2022 · As the Stranger explains to Nori in the show, istar means “wise one” or “wizard.” The wizards in Middle-earth are technically Maiar or primordial spirits who are sent to Middle-earth by the Valar...

"The Rings of Power" is operating with an ensemble cast to rule them all. Sure, a few characters, like Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), Sauron (Charlie Vickers), and Elrond (Robert Aramayo) get extra ...

Oct 4, 2024 · A dark and powerful wizard, whose origins and intentions are shrouded in secrecy, and who has a legion of magic-wielding acolytes who obey his every command — among them the three travelers who...

Aug 30, 2024 · The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is venturing into the grey areas of Tolkien’s Middle-earth, with Rhûn, Easterlings, and Ciarán Hinds’ new Dark Wizard.