Two years after it last aired, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is back on Prime Video for Season 3 in just a few hours!

Set five years after Season 2, The Rings of Power picks up at the height of a war between the elves and the Dark Lord Sauron.

Per Amazon’s official synopsis of the new season, “deep in the land of Mordor, in his newly completed tower of Barad-dûr, the Dark Lord toils day and night, obsessed with harnessing a power that will bring the last of his enemies to their knees: One Ring to rule them all… Now, all the free peoples of Middle-earth – Dwarves, Elves, Men, and Wizards alike – must find a way to come together, in a race against time to prevent Sauron from achieving his goal of utter domination of all life.”

DECIDER’S Meghan O’Keefe declared that the new installment is “finally truly epic” after two “directionless” seasons.

“The Rings of Power is proudly an idiosyncratic, raucous, nerdy, and extremely metal show,” O’Keefe wrote. “By fully committing to its creative swings, it finally cuts through the cynicism that persnickety Tolkien fans (like yours truly) had watching seasons past.”

If you want to tune in to the “pure fantasy magic” of The Rings of Power Season 3, here’s what you need to know.

When Does Season 3 of The Rings of Power Come Out?

Season 3 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power comes out on Nov. 11.

What Time Does Rings of Power Air?

New episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power drop on Prime Video at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT.

Where to Watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power for Free

As an Amazon Original, you’ll need a Prime Video account to watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

If you aren’t a Prime Video subscriber yet, you can get started with a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial, including Prime perks like the Prime Video streaming service, free two-day shipping, exclusive deals, and more. After the free trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99/month or $139/year.

All 18- to 24-year-olds, regardless of student status, are eligible for a discounted Prime for Young Adults membership as well, with age verification. After a six-month free trial, you’ll pay 50% off the standard Prime monthly price of $14.99/month — just $7.49/month — for up to six years and get all the perks.

Rings of Power Episode Guide

This season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has a slightly unique release schedule; here’s what day new episodes will drop (at 3 a.m. ET).

• Season 3, Episode 1: “Marnûkh” – Nov. 11
• Season 3, Episode 2: “The Gift of Men” – Nov. 11
• Season 3, Episode 3: “The Secret Fire” – Nov. 11
• Season 3, Episode 4: “Gundabad” – Nov. 11
• Season 3, Episode 5 – Nov. 18
• Season 3, Episode 6 – Nov. 18
• Season 3, Episode 7 – Nov. 25
• Season 3, Episode 8 – Nov. 25

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Cast Guide

Many of The Rings of Power‘s core cast members will return this season, in addition to a few new actors joining the cast. Here’s who you can expect to see on screen in Season 3:

• Cynthia Addai-Robinson as Míriel
• Robert Aramayo as Elrond and Elros
• Owain Arthur as Durin IV
• Maxim Baldry as Isildur
• Jamie Campbell Bower as Celeborn
• Morfydd Clark as Galadriel
• Ismael Cruz Córdova as Arondir
• Charles Edwards as Celebrimbor
• Trystan Gravelle as Pharazôn
• Ciarán Hinds as the Dark Wizard
• Tyroe Muhafidin as Theo
• Sophia Nomvete as Disa
• Lloyd Owen as Elendil
• Andrew Richardson as Anárion
• Charlie Vickers as Sauron
• Benjamin Walker as Gil-galad
• Daniel Weyman as Gandalf

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