The Rings Of Power Season 3: What happened in The Lord of the Rings show's Season 2?

The third season of The Rings Of Power will continue the war between Sauron and the Elves. Sauron tricked Celebrimbor into making more Rings of Power in Season 2 of the Prime Video series. There were a few big developments in this season like the Dwarves, Númenor and the Stranger being revealed. Adar attacked Eregion so the balance of power shifted. Sauron also managed to recover the Nine Rings for Men. Here is a recap of the big events and developments from Season 2.

The Rings Of Power Season 2 Recap - Big Events

Sauron Trick Celebrimbor Into Making More Rings

A big development in The Rings Of Power Season 2 was Sauron tricking Celebrimbor. Sauron returned as Annatar after playing the role of Halbrand in Season 1. He tricked Celebrimbor into believing that he was an ambassador from the Valar to recognise his skills and to help make powerful items with him. Celebrimbor believed him and worked with him.


They made:

• Seven Rings for the Dwarves which were given to their leaders.
• Nine Rings for Men which were made using Sauron’s blood.

Celebrimbor eventually discovered that Annatar had tricked him. He discovered that Eregion was under siege and tried to stop Sauron getting the Nine Rings. He failed and was tortured and killed by Sauron.

King Durin III Dies After Awakening The Balrog

The Seven Dwarven Rings caused those who wore them to change. Prince Durin’s father King Durin III became greedy and paranoid. Prince Durin was already suspicious of Annatar.

King Durin realised that his son was right. He had dug too deep for mithril and had awoken The Balrog. He sacrificed himself by fighting the creature and trying to bury it. This left Prince Durin to take over as leader of the Dwarves.

Pharazôn Takes Over Númenor

Númenor was also heading towards its destruction. Queen Míriel was facing backlash for helping the Elves by giving them ships, sailors and soldiers. Her cousin Pharazôn used the increasing dislike of the Elves to undermine her. He also tried to prove that the Valar did not believe Míriel was worthy of ruling.

He staged a coup and took over after he couldn’t prove his claims. Elendil and Isildur escaped but Míriel stayed behind. She let herself be captured believing it would help protect her people.