Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Rings of Power season 2, episodes 1-3.
the Stranger is actually Gandalf, but Amazon's Lord of the Rings show is still keeping his identity under wraps.
Fortunately, it doesn't look like The Rings of Power will drag the mystery surrounding the Stranger out too long. And it almost certainly won't leave the question of his identity open-ended. A running thread from The Rings of Power season 2 suggests we'll learn the Stranger's name very soon. It's a strong possibility that the sophomore season will confirm he's Gandalf, though the series could throw a curveball at viewers in the coming episodes.
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The Rings Of Power Season 2 Strongly Suggests The Stranger's Name Will Be Spoken On The Show
Nori Brandyfoot Is Trying To Come Up With A Name For Him
The Stranger's storyline in The Rings of Power season 2 is poised to bring him face to face with another Istar, but the first three episodes put a heavy focus on his identity. Specifically, Nori Brandyfoot dedicates herself to coming up with a name for Weyman's wizard. She suggests everything from Doderick to Andwise, but the Stranger doesn't agree to any of these suggestions. He eventually tells Nori that "no one can give you a name," which puts the subject to rest for a time. However, the emphasis on naming the Stranger all but confirms we'll learn his true name soon.
The character's insistence that one's name belongs to them already means that his will probably be uttered at some point during The Rings of Power season 2.
The character's insistence that one's name belongs to them already means that his will probably be uttered at some point during The Rings of Power season 2. It may return to him if he has more flashes of his forgotten home. It could also come to the Stranger as he embarks on this next adventure, which could force him to face another Istar or save his Harfoot friends.
Who The Stranger Could Be In The Rings Of Power
Gandalf Is The Most Obvious Answer (But He Could Be A Blue Wizard)
The Stranger is definitely an Istar in The Rings of Power, and that limits what character he can actually be. There are only five wizards in clues that the Stranger is Gandalf, and The Rings of Power season 2 even emphasizes that the wizard can't perform magic without a "gand" — something that could become part of his name.
It seems highly unlikely that the Stranger will turn out to be Saruman or Radagast, though Amazon's Lord of the Rings show would shock viewers with such a revelation. The only other possibility is that he's one of the Blue Wizards. This would give The Rings of Power leeway with his characterization, as Tolkien's work doesn't focus heavily on these Istari. Fortunately, The Rings of Power season 2 will probably solve this mystery soon, settling the debate on who Weyman's character is once and for all.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
- Release Date
- September 1, 2022
- Network
- Amazon Prime Video
- Showrunner
- John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Louise Hooper, Charlotte Brändström, Wayne Yip
Cast
Galadriel
Halbrand
WHERE TO WATCH
Set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power explores the forging of the iconic rings, the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron, and the epic events leading up to the stories in J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novels. The series chronicles the creation of legendary characters and the historic alliances and rivalries that shape the fate of Middle-earth.
- Directors
- J.A. Bayona, Sanaa Hamri
- Writers
- Patrick McKay, John D. Payne, J.R.R. Tolkien, Justin Doble, Jason Cahill, Gennifer Hutchison, Stephany Folsom, Nicholas Adams
- Franchise(s)
- The Lord of the Rings
- Seasons
- 2
- Streaming Service(s)
- Amazon Prime Video
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