Sauron is an enigmatic character in J.R.R. Tolkien’s famous three-part novel, The Lord of the Rings, and the Peter Jackson movies that adapted it. Meanwhile, Amazon Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power dives into Sauron’s nature, showing his perspective and explaining his character. Set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, The Rings of Power shows Sauron at the height of his powers, whereas he is somewhat reduced by the Third Age story of The Lord of the Rings. But neither the show nor the movies explain Sauron’s origins in depth – that is covered by deeper lore.
