10 Small Details You Missed In The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power Trailer

The details you missed in Amazon's return to Middle-Earth.

Lord of the Rings: Rings Of Power
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In 2017, Amazon purchased the rights for The Lord of the Rings stories to create a TV adaptation called The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. For years, next-to-nothing was known about the production, save that it takes place during The Second Age, when The Dark Lord, Sauron, was at the peak of his power. Since filming began, fans of JRR Tolkien's work speculated endlessly about who or what we would see in this show.

So, when the teaser finally dropped, Tolkien purists immediately scoured every frame for clues. Because the trailer only lasted a minute, one may assume we wouldn't see enough to get a sense of the story. But by studying the footage thoroughly, the devoted fanbase noticed important details which escaped the attention of casual viewers. Why is Galadriel climbing a mountain? Who is The Stranger? What does the meteorite signify?

Because The Rings of Power doesn't debut until September, we'll have to wait until then for all to be revealed. However, this list will help fill in some of the blanks of what is to come in this epic fantasy series.

10. That Mountain Says A Lot

Lord of the Rings: Rings Of Power
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The opening shot of The Rings of Power trailer showcases a land often spoken about but never revealed in the LOTR movies, Numenor. This star-shaped island was populated by the greatest Men in all of Arda (including the one who defeated Sauron, Isildur).

The Argonaut-like statue watching over the city is most certainly Elrond's brother, Elros, who founded the city and served as its first king. Even though Numenor was a proud land for generations, the people were eventually corrupted by The Dark Lord, prompting the Maiar spirits to sink the island into the sea.

Although the teaser never states what land this is, eagle-eyed viewers knew it was Numenor after recognising the mountain in the background. According to The Silmarillion, there's a mountain in Numenor's centre called Menaltarma. Because of its flat and broad summit, the people regularly used the mountain peak for special gatherings. Since the mountain in this shot has a flat top, there is no question this is the great city of Numenor. (The filmmakers also have to be commended for making the mountain look book-accurate for a shot that lasts a few seconds.)

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