If the Dark Wizard isn't one of the Five Wizards, the show could be setting him up to be a recipient of one of the Nine Rings ...

A dark and powerful wizard, whose origins and intentions are shrouded in secrecy, and who has a legion of magic-wielding acolytes who obey his every command — among them the three travelers who ...

The Rings of Power Season 2 sees a new threat rise in the East of Middle-earth, and for once we’re not talking about Sauron.Yes, the Dark Lord is back, but there’s also a “Dark Wizard ...

But the Dark Wizard's exact identity and ultimate goal had thus far remained a mystery throughout Season 2. Read More: The Secretive, Extravagant, Big-Hearted World of The Rings of Power, ...

The dark wizard’s appearance, which includes a two-toned bear, and staff that looks like the Eye of Sauron, are also remarkably reminiscent of Lee in Peter Jackson’s iconic films.

The Dark Wizard could have come to visit them many generations before The Stranger did, gaining their trust before setting off to the East and becoming corrupt. Ad. But this is all speculation.

The Dark Wizard is probably just a Blue Wizard gone bad.) Photo: Prime Video The Rings of Power Season 2 Ending Explained: How Does Galadriel Survive? How Does Wearing Nenya Change Elrond?

The Dark Wizard (Ciaran Hinds) / photo credit: Amazon Prime Who is the Dark Wizard in The Rings of Power? As explained, only five known wizards, or Istari, are in Middle-earth’s world.

The Rings of Power‘s dark wizard does not want the Stranger to remember who he is or how powerful he is. Hinds’ evil Istar also calls Rhûn in the east home.

The dark wizard’s appearance, which includes a two-toned beard, and staff that looks like the Eye of Sauron, are also remarkably reminiscent of Lee in Peter Jackson’s iconic films.