Just like last season, we've been updating this article with each episode to break down what is part of Tolkien's created lore and what has been filled in or altered by the creators of this show.

J.R.R. Tolkien is easily one of the greatest writers ... The history he created spans literally thousands of years, with layers and layers of lore where attention to detail is everywhere.

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Killing off Celeborn would be much more than a mere deviation from Tolkien lore; it would be more like shattering canon. Celeborn has to have been imprisoned somewhere, or perhaps he's gravely ...

Tolkien has hidden a strong message in his stories and most of the people have not noticed it Find out what you most likely have missed and what is the hidden symbolism behind Tolkiens stories The ...

Tolkien even specified in his histories of Middle ... with Hera's interactions with Gandalf could easily tip this into a lore-breaking space. If her story continued, it would most likely revolve ...

Questions surrounding Orc origins and redemption remain open-ended in Tolkien's lore. Gandalf's restrained power use and Elrond's knowledge of the Ring's destruction method puzzle fans.