{
  "id": 19635856,
  "title": "Forgot what happened in 'The Rings of Power'? Remember these 5 things before Prime Video's 'The Lord of the Rings' show returns for season 3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/forgot-what-happened-in-the-rings-of-power-remember-these-5-things",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-12T10:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/prime-video/forgot-what-happened-in-the-rings-of-power-remember-these-5-things-before-prime-videos-the-lord-of-the-rings-show-returns-for-season-3"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The new season of \"The Rings of Power\" is set to return to Prime Video, picking up five years after the events of the previous season. Season 3 will feature a time jump to bring the war between Sauron's forces and the Elves to its \"tipping point.\" Fans can expect to see familiar characters return, such as Gandalf (the Stranger), but the series will also introduce new developments. Sauron, now in full control, is determined to forge the One Ring in Mordor. Meanwhile, Númenor faces political instability and the threat of its downfall under the leadership of Pharazôn and the King's Men. The showrunners have previously expressed their intention to include multiple time jumps in the series, as there is still much to be explored in Middle-earth's Second Age.",
  "summary": "Prime Video's Lord of the Rings series returns with a new season. Here is a quick refresher.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "The Dark Wizards true identity in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is a Tolkien deep cut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/the-dark-wizards-true-identity-in-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of",
        "published": "2026-11-11T08:01:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "Where are all the rings in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/where-are-all-the-rings-in-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power",
        "published": "2026-11-11T12:30:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}