If you're a fan of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, then there is big news. The newest season, set to come out on Amazon Prime, will include the return of a super powerful character from Tolkien's mythos!
An Arriving Legend: Anárion in Season 3
A great many viewers may have wondered when this legendary character might show up, but fans who have really done their research may have a sense that Anárion will finally have his big reveal! If you're a true Lord of the Rings aficionado, you've probably been awaiting his big entrance! What makes the whole show super compelling is the amount of characters who have an origin in Tolkien's epic works.
The Rings of Power and Its Characters
In The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, fans are familiar with some iconic names. "The Rings of Power" brought together so many big characters!
- "Halbrand" who's a super powerful and a truly well-loved character in the series
- "The Stranger." It took some time for audiences to fully understand who these amazing characters really were.
If you remember from Season 2, it was a super exciting revelation that both of these amazing characters, actually have connections to a series of characters who appear in the books. You'll even get to see more about them!
But while the series makes some changes, one of the key storylines was able to create such intrigue.
The events in Númenor were absolutely riveting. There are many characters that were taken from the amazing story called "Akallabêth" in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion.
- "Elendil" is an integral character and well known.
- "Isildur." Another iconic character.
- "Pharazôn" makes this even more of a powerful storyline.
You get an interesting twist with how the series gives a great backdrop for "The Rings of Power!" There are some big changes in the series, however. Some viewers may be upset that a few elements from "The Silmarillion", did not have a place on-screen. That includes this major character, Anárion.
A Long-Awaited Entrance
If you're paying close attention to "The Rings of Power," you know Anárion has a history as Isildur's brother. The big question though, when does Anárion arrive on the screen and in Season 3!
With so many details being shown to us in season 2, fans had a pretty good hunch!
- Fans could easily expect that Anárion is on the way. The ending had an incredible amount of setup as Elendil discussed what's ahead in his adventures.
- At this very point in the show, we don't fully understand Anárion's story. What could make his entrance even more significant is that his relationship with his father Elendil.
What makes it more special, it highlights how important he will be to Elendil's adventures and may shed light as to what is ahead for this important figure!
Anárion in the Lore of The Lord of the Rings
There is a big reason why so many fans want to see Anárion back. Fans are interested in what made him so iconic in this mythology and who he is as a character. There are so many iconic stories about Anárion! If you were watching, you may have caught a small but important part "The Rings of Power," season 1, back in 2022. This family was eating dinner and had a very heated argument! An interesting moment because it shows a bit of how complex Isildur was! He looked to escape the world with a move to a region known as "Andúnië! A land of hope for those considered the "Faithful."
He wanted to leave that behind, but his father's story may go a long way as "The Rings of Power." At this point "The Rings of Power" is creating such amazing new interpretations and it's going to be interesting to see how these adaptations and this re-imagining come to fruition! You get this idea of family, faith, and destiny as these characters' roles and their impact. This truly makes them memorable!
Elendil's journey is going to be one that is super engaging. Audiences will get a glimpse as he gets the courage to live up to the expectation. Even more so, he embraces that inner belief which in a great moment of change, sees his big return. Anárion's story really may add some spice as he steps into this major story line. He seems to represent something extraordinary about the Faithful, and in stark contrast to this other character, Eärien, who's going to have a powerful story! It looks as if this might make this character truly the most central one and someone whose power will not go unnoticed by everyone. The characters who bring their journey together and help Elendil in The Rings of Power have that compelling essence to bring the world of "Middle-earth and these stories, as Tolkien has written them to life.
An Important Figure- Anárion and His Legacy
The big name is out there. It looks like Anárion will make a significant impact, for everyone. The role of this special character is what really shaped the land. Fans who really love to see this historical moment, The Rings of Power will be giving you some real insight and you can expect that!
- He worked to give birth to these important kingdoms! Gondor and Arnor will both be impacted by Anárion.
When Elendil, Isildur, and Anárion were on a very risky and difficult voyage they went on to become legendary in Middle-earth.
- Anárion founded "Minas Anor,"
- Isildur found "Minas Ithil.
It will make fans appreciate the history in "The Rings of Power, and this legendary series.
While the future is unknown as to what will come of Anárion, it seems his destiny will come to light, making an indelible mark! The Rings of Power gives audiences the gift of bringing back a classic story that really goes back in history. If you haven't had a chance to start this series. Now might be the perfect moment! The season finale is going to be something to remember as Anárion's character development gives audiences that much more insight and what it means to be part of the Lord of the Rings, but in this exciting, remarkable retelling of Middle-earth's rich, intricate history!
