FORGOTTEN HISTORY: The dark wizard - The Untold Story

The Rings of Power showrunners tease the identity of the Dark Wizard will be revealed early on in season 3: "The masks are off"

It's coming sooner than you think

Total Film · Jul 24

Rings Of Power's Season 3 Footage Made Me Realize 2 Characters Need An 'Uneasy Alliance'

I need to see these characters together!

Cinemablend · Jul 24

The Rings of Power showrunners confirm "definitively" that the Dark Wizard isn't Saruman: "We do know who he is"

Exclusive: J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay have the final say on those Saruman rumors

GamesRadar · Dec 10, 2024

Who Is The Stranger? 'Rings of Power' Just Rewrote 2 Wizard Backstories for the Better

Let's break down the big wizard reveals in 'The Rings of Power' Season 2 Episode 8, and explore their relationship to Tolkien canon.

Inverse · Oct 3, 2024

Who is the Dark Wizard? 'Rings of Power's Latest Mystery Could Have a Sneaky Solution

What if these mysterious wizards aren’t famous at all? Here's how the Dark Wizard and The Stranger could be totally different characters than who fans think.

Inverse · Sep 5, 2024

Who is The Dark Wizard in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2?

Who is the Dark Wizard, played by Ciaran Hinds? Let's explore. (Spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 ahead!)

WhatToWatch · Aug 29, 2024

Who is the Dark Wizard in The Rings of Power season 2? All the theories about Ciarán Hinds’ character

There’s a new wizard in town

Total Film · Aug 29, 2024

What is an Istar in Lord of the Rings, explained

One of The Rings of Power's main characters was confirmed to be an Istar, but what does that mean in Middle-earth?

Total Film · Oct 14, 2022