In Season 1, The Stranger and his harfoot friends encountered mystical foes from Rhun, serving a dark wizard introduced in Season 2. This new character, played by Ciaran Hinds, is a formidable threat, raising speculation about his connection to Gandalf and the origins of his power in Middle-earth. As the narrative unfolds, his identity remains shrouded in mystery, hinting at more complexities in the battle against Sauron and the rise of evil.
The Stranger is believed to be one of the Istari, a group of wizards in Tolkien's legendarium. By the conclusion of Season 1, three cultists mistook him for Sauron, although Halbrand—Galadriel's ally—was later revealed to be the Dark Lord. While the Stranger triumphed over the cultists, their survival suggests an impending confrontation with the wizard played by Hinds, who may possess motivations aligned with Sauron’s resurgence.
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