The Rings of Power Season 3 Officially Hits a New Low as Episodes Premiere on Prime Video
Season Three Begins Streaming
The first three episodes of The Rings of Power Season 3 are available on Prime Video. Episodes 5 and 6 are scheduled to premiere next Wednesday, while the final two episodes are confirmed for November 25.
The return gives fans new episodes while they wait for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, which is due in theaters on December 17, 2027. It is set to arrive the same day as Avengers: Secret Wars.
Critics Give Lower Score
Season 3 had a 79% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 29 reviews at the time of its premiere. That is lower than Season 1’s 84% and Season 2’s 85%, and marks the show’s lowest-rated season so far. Collider’s Therese Lacson rated the season 8/10 and said it “finally reaches its peak.” ScreenRant’s Graeme Guttmann also gave it 8/10, describing it as more focused than earlier seasons. CBR’s Jamie Parker gave it 5/10, saying the war “falls frustratingly flat.”
Season Four Plans Uncertain
Prime Video has not officially renewed The Rings of Power for Season 4. However, the service opened a writers room for the next season earlier this year and began planning for a possible 2027 shoot. If renewal comes through in the next few weeks, the series could hypothetically return in 2028.
Key points
- The first three episodes of Season 3 are streaming on Prime Video.
- Season 3 earned 79% on Rotten Tomatoes from 29 reviews at premiere.
- The score is below Season 1’s 84% and Season 2’s 85%.
- Prime Video has not renewed the series, though a Season 4 writers room is open.