Lord of the Rings

The Inverse Interview

'Rings of Power' Episode 7: How a real apocalypse inspired Mordor's return

ByJake Kleinman
An unexpected journey

How 'Rings of Power's stunt coordinator made a more "organic" Helm's Deep

ByEric Francisco
Game Recs

You need to play the most controversial fantasy RPG on Xbox Game Pass ASAP

ByCorey Plante
Gift Receipt

'Rings of Power' spoiled Halbrand’s real identity with one sneaky clue

ByEric Francisco
Super Bowl 2022

'Rings of Power' teaser proves Amazon is very serious about the streaming wars

ByEric Francisco
An Unexpected Journey

'Rings of Power' theory reveals a clever clue that proves Halbrand is Sauron

ByMónica Marie Zorrilla
The Inverse Interview

Who is the Stranger? 'Rings of Power' star teases “a new character” in season 2

ByEric Francisco
Precious

'Rings of Power' Season 2 will feature a fan-favorite character Peter Jackson snubbed

ByAlex Welch
One Dune To Rule Them All

'Dune' 2020 release date could reshape pop culture like 'Lord of the Rings'

ByRyan Britt
An Unexpected Journey

Will Númenor drown in 'Rings of Power' Season 2? How the finale sets up disaster

ByMónica Marie Zorrilla
Inverse Codex

'Lord of the Rings' release date, trailer, cast of Amazon's take on Tolkien

ByCorey Plante and Dais Johnston
The Inverse Interview

'Rings of Power' Season 2 will involve the search for the Shire, cast reveals

ByEric Francisco
Inverse Codex

'Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth' platforms, gameplay, and more

ByRobin Bea
An Unexpected Journey

'Rings of Power' Season 2 could give one underrated character an even bigger role

ByMónica Marie Zorrilla
Inverse Recommends

You Need to Watch the Most Surprisingly Successful Epic Trilogy on Netflix ASAP

ByHoai-Tran Bui
Precious

Who is Morgoth? Tolkien's original dark lord is crucial to 'Rings of Power'

ByAlex Welch
An Unexpected Journey

Sauron? 'Rings of Power' Easter egg may reveal The Stranger’s identity

ByAlex Welch
Stranger Danger

'Rings of Power' theory: One detail confirms Sauron's secret identity

ByMónica Marie Zorrilla
Retrospective

15 Years Ago, The Lord of the Rings Squandered the Perfect Video Game Idea

ByHayes Madsen
Retrospective

39 years ago, the biggest sci-fi bomb of all time changed the genre forever

ByRyan Britt
Retrospective

45 Years Ago, a Legendary Director Made a Divisive Fantasy Epic — And Inspired the Greatest Modern Blockbuster

ByHoai-Tran Bui
Geeking Out

How 'Back to the Future' Inspired the Music in 'LOTR: Rings of Power'

ByEric Francisco
Inverse Recommends

You Need to Watch Peter Jackson's Most Ambitious Epic on HBO Max ASAP

ByRyan Britt
The Inverse Interview

'Rings of Power' star says she's "honored" to be 'shipped with Sauron: "I get it"

ByEric Francisco
The Inverse Interview

'Rings of Power' writer defends the show's biggest change to Tolkien canon

ByEric Francisco
An Unexpected Journey

Rings of Power Season 2 is set for a huge battle over Isildur’s Bane

ByMónica Marie Zorrilla
Following Your Nose

'Rings of Power' ending explained: Istar, Sauron, and the 3 elven rings

ByEric Francisco
An unexpected journey

'Rings of Power' steals a brilliant trick from early 'Game of Thrones'

ByJake Kleinman
An unexpected journey

How did Waldreg get the sword hilt? 'Rings of Power' Episode 6 ending explained

ByJake Kleinman
An Unexpected Journey

'Rings of Power' theory: Halbrand's identity is more obvious than you think

ByMónica Marie Zorrilla
An Unexpected Journey

'Rings of Power' theory solves a classic Bilbo Baggins mystery

ByMónica Marie Zorrilla
An Unexpected Journey

Palantiri? 'Rings of Power' Episode 4 redefines a mystical Lord of the Rings artifact

ByMónica Marie Zorrilla
Cover

LOTR: 'The Rings of Power' cast on Sauron, representation, and secrecy

ByKaren Han
Fly, You Fools!

'Rings of Power' SDCC trailer reveals the return of Tolkien’s most iconic villain

ByEric Francisco

'Gollum' trailer: 8 nasty, filthy moments you can't ignore

ByJoseph Yaden
Roys, Assemble

Look: 9 images of 'Succession' characters as iconic heroes and villains

ByGabrielle Bondi
Inverse Codex

'Tolkien' trailers, release date, historical accuracy, and more to know

ByCorey Plante and Mike Bloom
LOTR

'Lord of the Rings' canon: 9 Ways 'Shadow of War' changes everything we know

ByCorey Plante

'Star Trek: Picard' borrows one incredible concept from 'Lord of the Rings'

ByRyan Britt
Bezos Baggins

'Lord of the Rings' Amazon show excites Elijah Wood for 1 thrilling reason

ByEric Francisco
Entertainment

'Witcher' spoilers: What is the Law of Surprise and why does it matter?

ByJust Lunning
Entertainment

Dominic Monaghan got his 'Rise of Skywalker' role after a World Cup bet

ByEric Francisco
Entertainment

Netflix October 2019: The 11 best fantasy movies and shows to watch

ByCorey Plante
Entertainment

'Lord of the Rings' Amazon Series Cast: Will Poulter Is a Hobbit, Right?

ByJake Kleinman
Entertainment

Netflix September 2019: The 11 Best Fantasy Movies and Shows to Watch

ByCorey Plante
Entertainment

Let 'The Dark Knight' Put a Smile on That Face One Last Time Before 'Joker'

ByCorey Plante

Anniversary Gifts You Can Buy on Amazon That Are Perfectly Nerdy

ByLaura Osborne
Entertainment

T-Shirts Only "Lord of the Rings" Fans Will Understand

ByLaura Osborne
Entertainment

'Game of Thrones' Finale: Isle of Naath and West of Westeros, Explained

ByJake Kleinman
Entertainment

'Tolkien' Delivers an Antidote to Toxic Masculinity: Genuine Bromance

ByCorey Plante