How many episodes are in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 on Amazon Prime Video?

Charlie Vickers as Annatar in Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
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The Rings of Power season 2 has come to an end. The second season in one of the best shows on Amazon Prime concluded with the deciding battle in Middle-earth after Adar attempted to snatch Galadriel's ring. On the other side of the map though, we witnessed the all-important revealing of the Stranger, which turned out exactly as we'd predicted. Oh and let's not forget that tense face-off between Celebrimbor and Annatar after the trixter was finally revealed as Sauron. But for more on that, you can check out our The Rings of Power season 2 ending explained listed with our episode recaps below. 

But the most important part is; where can you stream all of the action? Below you can find all the details on The Rings of Power season 2 release schedule,  episode count, and how to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Whether you are here to get re-caught up on season 2 before season 3 beckons, or if you are a first-time watcher, let's journey back to Middle-earth together...

But before you do, have a read of our The Rings of Power season 2 review before you hit play for more on what to expect.

How many episodes of The Rings of Power season 2 are there?

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2

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There are eight episodes in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, which is the same as the first season. The episode lengths are all around one hour long each, with the premiere and the last two episodes reaching one hour and 15 minutes. This takes up a good chunk of the planned 50-hours of storytelling for this story which the showrunners previously announced. 

Check out the full list of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 episodes below complete with our recaps and Easter egg guides: 

Where can I watch The Rings of Power season 2?

Celebrimbor in The Rings of Power season 2

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The Rings of Power season 2 is only available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. You'll need a subscription in order to be able to watch it, and these vary between ad-supported costs and premium memberships. However, the show will be available for all tiers. 


For more, check out our guide to how to watch The Lord of the Rings in order and our breakdown of The Lord of the Rings timeline.

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