The third season of The Rings of Power is set to address the unexplained absence of Celeborn through an “epic” flashback centred on Galadriel and the First Age. The development matters because Celeborn is an important figure in Tolkien’s wider mythology and his omission has prompted questions from viewers.

The flashback is expected to provide backstory for Galadriel, whose history predates the show’s Second Age setting by thousands of years. No further details on the scene’s plot, casting or release timetable are provided in the article text supplied.