# The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-rings-of-power/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 68% |
| Critic Score | 71% |
| Audience Score | 62% |
| Metascore | 67/100 |
| IMDb | 7/10 |
| Fan Score | 68% |
| Creator | J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay |
| Platform | Prime Video |
| Genres | Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama |
| Seasons | 3 (17 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022–present) is a Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama series created by J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay, streaming on Prime Video. It holds a 68% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (71%), audience ratings (62%), Metascore (67/100), IMDb (7/10), and fan ratings (68%) across 3 seasons.

## Critics consensus

A lavish Second Age prequel — uneven pacing for some, but the scale, Sauron reveal, and Númenor lore make it essential Middle-earth television for Prime subscribers.

## Synopsis

Beginning in a time of relative peace, we follow an ensemble cast of characters as they confront the re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.

## Cast

Charlie Vickers, Morfydd Clark, Robert Aramayo, Charles Edwards, Owain Arthur, Sophia Nomvete, Daniel Weyman, Markella Kavenagh, Megan Richards, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Sam Hazeldine, Benjamin Walker

## Most searched questions

**Is The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power worth watching?**
Yes — The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power earns a 68% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 71%, audience 62%, Metascore 67/100, IMDb 7/10, and fan 68%. A lavish Second Age prequel — uneven pacing for some, but the scale, Sauron reveal, and Númenor lore make it essential Middle-earth television for Prime subscribers.

**Is The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Netflix?**
No — The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is not on Netflix. It streams on Prime Video, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Prime Video. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power come out?**
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power first aired in 2022 and is still running (2022–present). Created by J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay; it streams on Prime Video today.

**Is The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Prime Video?**
Yes — The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is available on Prime Video in many regions (catalogued under Prime Video on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Prime Video app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power are there?**
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has 3 seasons across 17 episodes (2022–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**Where can I watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power?**
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power streams on Prime Video in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Prime Video. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’s 17 episodes take roughly 13 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power?**
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power stars Charlie Vickers, Morfydd Clark, Robert Aramayo, Charles Edwards, Owain Arthur, and others. Created by J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay.

**How many episodes are in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power?**
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has 17 episodes across 3 seasons (2022–present).

**What is The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power about?**
Beginning in a time of relative peace, we follow an ensemble cast of characters as they confront the re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.

**Who created The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power?**
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power was created by J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay. It is a action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy, drama series from United States, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power?**
Browse more action & adventure series on Celluloid’s Prime Video hub, or open More Like This.

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