Finally, the official synopsis for Amazon’sThe Lord of the Ringstelevision series has been revealed.

Fans have been vaguely aware of the plot details like the fact it would be a prequel toJ.R.R.

Tolkien’sThe HobbitandLord of the Ringstrilogy for the expansive series sinceit was first announced backin 2017.

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This week, Tolkien siteThe One Ringrevealed a confirmed synopsis for Amazon’sLord of the Rings.

This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R.

While not name-checked, it sounds like theLord of the RingsTV could be drawingfrom Tolkien’sThe Silmarillion.

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Published in 1977, after Tolkien’s death,The Silmarilliontakes readers back into pre-Hobbithistory.

Bayonahas directed the 2-part pilot, which The One Ring reports is completed and currently in post-production.

Amazon’sLord of the RingsTV show does not have a premiere date yet.

In the meantime, find out what newTV shows are coming to Amazon Prime Videoin January.