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The Rings of Powerdropped a revelation that shakes up everything we thought we knew aboutLord of the Rings—why only hobbits could take down Sauron! Turns out, Peter Jackson slyly hinted at this in the original trilogy, but the new series makes it clear: it’s not just about their innocence or resilience. The hobbits’ unique connection to Middle-earth and their unassuming nature made them the perfect wildcard to blindside the Dark Lord.
Their humility? A secret weapon that Sauron never saw coming! Jackson was playing the long game with that subtle foreshadowing, andThe Rings of Poweris finally spelling it out. Sauron’s ego was his downfall, and hobbits were his kryptonite all along!
Sauron’s Blind Spot: HowThe Rings of PowerExplains Why Only Hobbits Could Defeat Him
The Rings of Powerseason 2 has finally given us the answer to a question thatThe Lord of the Ringsonly hinted at:why only Hobbits could defeat Sauron.Peter Jacksonsubtly planted this idea in his trilogy, but the latest episode ofRings of Powerdives deeper into this revelation, connecting the dots we’ve been waiting for.
InThe Rings of Powerseason 2, episode 5, Sauron—disguised as Annatar—lays out his grand plan to spread his Nine Rings among Men, but there’s a twist. Celebrimbor, the mastermind behind the Rings, questions whether Men can even handle such power, saying they’re too easily corrupted. Sauron counters,“Men are capable of great frailty. But when the darkness falls, there are always some who rise forth and shine.”
He lists Men from the First Age like Tuor, Eärendil, and Beren, who overcame their race’s flaws and fought against the ultimate evil, Morgoth. Yet, while Sauron feared the strength of Men, he never saw Hobbits coming.
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This oversight’s what makes Gandalf’s plan so genius inThe Lord of the Rings. The Dark Lord’s eye stayed fixed on the heirs of Gondor, especially Aragorn. Meanwhile, Frodo, Sam, and Gollum—seemingly insignificant Hobbits—destroyed the One Ring under his nose.Rings of Powerhints at Sauron’s obsession with Men, which led him to underestimate the Hobbits entirely.
But it wasn’t just Sauron’s distraction that made Hobbits the perfect heroes. As Tolkien pointed out, Hobbits were closely related to Men, yet they lacked ambition and power-hunger. They valued peace and simplicity, making them resistant to the One Ring’s corruptive force. Gandalf saw their potential and knew Sauron’s blind spot: he never noticed the little guys.
Sauron’s speech inRings of Powerperfectly sets up his downfall, showing that the most unlikely heroes—Hobbits—would be his undoing all along.
Orlando Bloom Ready for Middle-earth Return, Eager to Join NewLord of the RingsFilms
Orlando Bloom’s ready to return to Middle-earth! Just days after Ian McKellen expressed interest in reprising his role as Gandalf, Bloom hinted he’s game too. When asked if he’d rejoin theLord of the Ringsfranchise,Bloom didn’t hesitate:
Oh, man, those things are amazing… if Pete says jump, I say, ‘how high?’I mean he started my whole career.
With newLord of the Ringsfilms kicking off in 2026, starting withThe Hunt for Gollum(directed by Andy Serkis), the Middle-earth excitement’s real. Bloom also chatted with Serkis about how these films would work, jokingly adding,“Well, AI!”It seems the magic of Tolkien’s far from over!
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