Andrew and Stephen take a close look at the logic behind Sauron's secret identity twist. How much do we know about Halbrand's story, and how much of it actually makes sense? Is this Rings of Power's biggest plot hole, or its most brilliant move?

Andrew and Stephen try to explain exactly how The Rings of Power actually work. Where does the magic come from: Sauron, a spell, or the Unseen World? The TV show wrote a controversial new origin for Mithril, making it the perfect answer... but would Tolkien have approved?

Andrew and Stephen break down all the lore and history of Gandalf, Saruman, and the famed Blue Wizards. What do Tolkien's ideas about the original wizards have to say about this mysterious Stranger, and his journey in season two?

Join hosts Andrew Dyce and Stephen Colbert as we dive deep into the lore of The Rings of Power, the new series from Amazon Prime Video expanding the universe of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, breaking down and explaining the most explosive, controversial, and confusing parts of the fantasy series.