Explore the best of fantasy and sci-fi in depth, with analysis of the worlds of Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, The ...

Middle-earth is full of the fantastic, but it’s not all sunshine and roses. For all of the mystical Elves and cheery Hobbits, there are a lot of terrifying monsters that pop up throughout J.R.R.

Varla appeared in four episodes of Andor Season 1 as Xanwan, and with the recent lauded conclusion of that show, he is a major asset for this fantasy production. However, Young’s role as a sailor in ...

Are all elves magical? Or just some? By John Hodgman Jessie writes: This dispute arose during a game of 20 Questions: Does Legolas from “The Lord of the Rings” use magic? I say no. He has inherent ...

The Rings of Power season 2 finale ends on an outdoor sequence filled with bright sunshine, epic mountainscapes, warm greenery, and gentle waterfalls. As Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) wakes to find ...

The Valar were some of the most powerful beings in the universe of The Lord of the Rings. Fourteen divine spirits served the ...

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But who is Annatar exactly on The Rings of Power, and what do we know about him from The Lord of the Rings texts? Let’s dive in to explore the “divine” figure. Sauron, as Halbrand, says to Celebrimbor ...

What’s in a name? On The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power there’s clearly one important theme, and that’s rings. We know this season on The Rings of Power, we’ll be seeing at least 19 Rings of ...

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