The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has introduced a handful of original characters, and a standout among them is Adar, the father of the Orcs. Played by Joseph Mawle in Rings of Power season 1 and Sam Hazeldine in season 2, Adar allowed for a unique perspective of the Orcs in the Lord of the Rings spinoff series. Though evil himself, he presented a more sympathetic look at Middle-earth’s monsters. Unfortunately, Adar has already come to a tragic end in Rings of Power season 2, though it’s worth exploring who this character was and how he fit with Tolkien canon.
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