Democracy Dies in Darkness

‘The Rings of Power’ improves in its second season. But not enough.

Prime Video’s lavish fantasy epic seems as morally confused as its characters.

Sam Hazeldine in Season 2 of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” (Prime Video)
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In its sophomore season, Prime Video’s “The Rings of Power” will finally address the “rings” portion of the story it’s ostensibly been telling.

Slowly.

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