"The Rings of Power" is pricey and has received lukewarm reviews. So why did it get renewed for a third season?

Major spoilers follow for The Rings of Power season 2, plus J.R.R. Tolkien's various literary works.

The Rings of Power is officially returning for a third season, and we've learned a surprising tidbit about its narrative.

The Lord of the Rings was facing cancellation after a tepid response to Season 2, but Prime Video has picked up Season 3.

The Rings of Power” has been renewed for Season 3 at Amazon’s Prime Video. The renewal isn’t a surprise, as Season 2 ended on ...

“The Rings of Power” will return for Season 3 at Prime Video ... executive producer and directed multiple episodes in Seasons 1 and 2, and Hamri helmed several episodes in season two.

“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power continues to captivate audiences worldwide, and we’re thrilled that a third season is underway. The creative team has an extraordinary vision of ...

While season 1 followed in the footsteps of Peter Jackson ... “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power continues to captivate audiences worldwide, and we’re thrilled that a third season ...

“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” has been ... multiple episodes in Seasons 1 and 2, will be an executive producer and director for the third season. Sanaa Hamri will also return ...

The Rings of Power for a third season. The Rings of Power is in preproduction, and filming of the hit fantasy drama will begin this spring at the show’s new production home at Shepperton Studios ...