The Rings of Power season 2 expands Tolkien’s mythos with a bigger budget, enhancing its visual and narrative depth. Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay blend original ideas with Tolkien’s lore, especially focusing on Sauron’s complex character. This season spotlights more action set pieces, advancing stories like those of Galadriel and Sauron. Though some human subplots falter, the series successfully enriches its Middle-earth setting.