Prime Video’s series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, has been a hot topic since its debut in 2022. Created by Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne, the series chronicles the escalating conflict between Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) and Sauron (Charlie Vickers) in Middle-earth during the Second Age. Despite a promising start, the second season, which premiered in August, saw a dip in viewership compared to the first.

The first season attracted 25 million viewers on its first day of availability, setting a high bar for the series. However, the second season couldn’t quite keep up the same level of interest. Despite this, a new report from THR suggests that the third season of The Rings of Power has been in development for months, although Amazon has yet to officially greenlight the series.

According to the report, Amazon is pleased with the ratings for the second season. The company revealed that 40 million people tuned in to the first three episodes of the second season within its first 11 days of availability on the service. This shows that, despite the initial drop in viewership, the series still has a considerable following.

The second season is on track to become one of the top five seasons on Prime Video, which is a significant achievement for any series on the platform. This relative success has led sources close to the production to express that the streaming service still plans to conclude the series with the fifth season, as outlined in the original plan by Payne and McKay.

Amazon’s commitment to the series reflects its confidence in the long-term potential of The Rings of Power. Despite the initial challenges, the series has proven to be a valuable investment for the platform, attracting millions of viewers and generating considerable interest in the The Lord of the Rings franchise.

The epic narrative and complex characters have been key factors in attracting the audience. The portrayal of the struggle between good and evil in Middle-earth continues to resonate with viewers, and the series has managed to capture the essence of J.R.R. Tolkien’s work. With the third season in development, fans can expect more adventures and conflicts in Middle-earth. Although Amazon has yet to make an official announcement, the THR report suggests that production is moving forward and that the series will continue to explore the stories and characters that have captured the imagination of millions.