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The Rings of Power Season 3 Premieres With Sharply Divided Reviews

Four episodes are now streaming on Prime Video, bringing Middle-earth closer to war while critics disagree over whether the series has finally found its momentum.

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  1. 1The Rings of Power Season 3 Opens November 11 With Four Episodes
  2. 2The Rings of Power Season 3 Premieres With Sharply Divided Reviews

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Season preview points toward war between elves and Sauron

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Four episode premiere confirmed for November 11 launch

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Character guide details cast expansion for third season

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Co-showrunner discusses Tolkien family member's contribution to series

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Celeborn comeback adds a returning character to season

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Early review praises show's darkest season as breakthrough

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Critic questions season's parallels with Peter Jackson films

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First reviews praise a focused, cinematic return

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First four episodes of Season 3 premiere

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Episode two brings civil war to Númenor

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Coverage maps the Rings and explores a Tolkien mystery

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Episode 2 shifts focus to Númenórean civil war

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