‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’: Who Is Morgoth?
thewrap.com“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” has arrived, but with the first two episodes dropping, those not deeply versed in the lore of J.R.R.
Tolkien likely have plenty of questions. Indeed, “The Rings of Power” is based on additional historical material written by Tolkien as it relates to “The Rings of Power,” which is why you’re probably scratching your head at the continued mention of someone named Morgoth in the first two episodes.Don’t worry, we’re here to help!The prologue to “The Rings of Power” recounts a war between elves and Sauron, but also someone named Morgoth.
That war is now over in the present day of the series (which is still thousands of years before the events of “The Hobbit” and “Lord of the Rings”), but its ramifications cut deep for many characters – especially Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) whose brother died in the war.Fans know who Sauron is from Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy, and he’s definitely being set up as a Big Bad of sorts in this new series.
But Morgoth is only referenced in the show and not seen, so here’s your brief explainer on this very evil character.Morgoth was essentially the Emperor Palpatine to Sauron’s Darth Vader.
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