
As a lifelong Tolkien fan, I’ve always been fascinated by the unanswered questions in his world, especially regarding the Blue Wizards. Tolkien himself seemed unsure what to do with them, and it’s something he wrestled with throughout his writings. So, I was really intrigued to see Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power reveal the Stranger as Gandalf the Grey – one of the five Istari sent to Middle-earth. And even more surprisingly, they’ve confirmed that Ciarán Hinds’ character, the Dark Wizard, is actually a Blue Wizard – Pallando! Now, The Rings of Power is already dividing fans, and I’m sure this move will spark even more debate. But honestly, I think it’s a clever way to address a problem Tolkien himself couldn’t quite solve after 71 years – finally giving some closure to those mysterious Blue Wizards.