This chapter explores the anticipation for the second season of 'The Rings of Power,' focusing on Sauron's return and its effects on the inhabitants of Middle-earth. It pays tribute to Tolkien's legacy, highlighting the cautionary themes woven throughout his stories and the enriching narrative elements introduced in the new series.
Tim Harford's life has been building up to this moment. In this Cautionary Conversation, he discusses the works of his favorite author J.R.R. Tolkien and the social science at play in Amazon Prime's series The Rings of Power. What do elves and whistleblowers have in common? How can evil hide in plain sight? And where do orcs come from?
Season 2 of The Rings of Power is available to watch on Prime Video from August 29th.
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