Prime Video is expecting more “growth and momentum” for Season 2 over time, though as Deadline previously reported, the series has been struggled to retain a large portion of its Season 1 audience. Samba TV data shows that the Season 2 premiere episode drew half the audience that the first episode of Season 1 drew in less time.

"Literally right before filming that scene was the first time I learned that I was going to utter those words."

The Rings of Power" showrunner Patrick McKay told UPI Season 1 set up the world of Middle-earth while the second season spotlights the creation of the titular talismans and the return of Sauron.