Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Rings of Power Season 2, Episodes 1-4.The rings of power Season 2 introduces a new villain in the form of Rhûn’s dark wizard, and This Saruman replacement is even more evil than those Lord of the Rings Villain. Although Sauron is the main antagonist of Amazon Lord of the Rings series, the show features other villains as well. It is Adar, who succeeded in destroying the southern countries at the end of The rings of power Season 1. And the new dark wizard of the 2nd season, who took a little interest in the stranger and his Harfoot companions.
The dark wizard feels reminiscent of Saruman, though The rings of power Has yet to reveal many details about Ciarán Hinds’ character. It is likely he is another Istar, and he may even be an earlier version of Saruman. however, Rhûn’s wizard feels much more evil than these Lord of the Rings Villain. He has a lot in common with Saruman, but his motives seem to be a little darker. This could be an indication that he is not actually a younger version of Saruman The rings of power.
Rhûn’s Dark Wizard is Saruman’s version of Rings of Power
He wants to join Sauron and has a similar dynamic with the Stranger
There is little doubt that Rhûn’s dark wizard is The rings of powerSarumanIn much the same way The Stranger is the Amazon show version of Gandalf. Whether the new characters are the Istari we know of the lord of the rings They play similar roles in the narrative of the series. The stranger serves as a friend and protector to the Harfoots, while Gandalf takes on the responsibilities with the hobbits. And the dark wizard of season 2 seeks power by joining Sauron, which is exactly why Saruman betrayed Middle-earth in LOTR.
In addition to being an antagonistic wizard, like Saruman, Rhûn’s new villain looks poised to repeat the dynamic between the original White Wizard and Gandalf.
In addition to being an antagonistic wizard, like Saruman, Rhûn’s new villain looks poised to repeat the dynamic between the original White Wizard and Gandalf. Just as the two Istari are at odds over the lord of the rings Hinds’ character seems likely to butt heads with the stranger The rings of power Season 2. And while he had the upper hand early on, His similarities to Saruman suggest that he will find himself at the stranger’s mercy Once the other wizard learns to control his magic.
As the dark wizard of Rhûn is even more evil than Saruman
He is more of a tyrant than the villain of The Lord of the Rings
Rhûn’s dark wizard mirrors Saruman in many ways, however The rings of power Season 2 character seems even worse than him morally. While Saruman follows Sauron to gain more power, the Istar seems to believe that he is doing the right thing. Saruman thinks he can defeat Sauron if he gets the One Ring. And although he would probably replace those lord of the rings A villain like the Dark Lord of Middle-earth, you can see the good intentions beneath his hubris.
rather, The rings of powers new wizard seems interested in power and power alone. Judging by how his followers talk about him – one tells the Storrs that he is the reason they are forced to wear masks in episode 4 – he is dangerous and cruel, even to those loyal to him. The Amazon series has yet to dig deeper into its goals and identity, but the wizard of Rhûn feels like a normal tyrant at first glance. If the show reveals other reasons for his actions, he’s even worse than Saruman in that regard.
Could Rhûn’s Dark Wizard actually be an earlier version of Saruman?
The differences between the villains raise questions about this theory
Given the similarities between both characters, A major theory about Rhûn’s dark wizard is that he is an earlier version of Saruman. With all the signs that the stranger is Gandalf, it is possible The rings of power is giving us the backstory of both wizards of The Lord of the Rings. However, the fact that The rings of powers wizard seems so much worse than Saruman it raises questions about whether he is really the same character. Saruman also did not side with Sauron during the Second Age, and his eventual reasons for doing so are quite different.
Only time will tell where the series intends to take its newest villain, but his actions are starting to make viewers’ Saruman theories look dubious.
With that in mind, Rhûn’s wizard could be a mortal dabbling in dark magic. He may also be one of the blue wizards mentioned in JRR Tolkien’s books, as he is not much more elaborate on their stories. The author reveals that the Blue Wizards have formed a cult, which could be something The rings of power is expanded upon during his Rhûn storyline. Only time will tell where the series intends to take its newest villain, but his actions are starting to make viewers’ Saruman theories look dubious.