There, they're met with a strange sight: at the center of the broken flaming meteor is a very tall man, played by Daniel Weyman. As the girls learn, he doesn't seem to speak the same language as them, has a hard time understanding what's going on, and isn't quite sure where he's from.

Is the meteor man Gandalf or Sauron?

In the closing moments, the Istar told Nori, "Always follow your nose.” That was a clear reference to The Fellowship of the Ring, and unless all wizards have a thing for noses, it's a pretty clear confirmation that Meteor Man is Gandalf after all. The Rings of Power Season 1 is now streaming on Prime Video.

Who is meteor man in Amazon Rings of Power?

Trailers happily revealed this object was actually a hairy, human man whose landing opens a flaming crater in the earth. Officially credited as "the Stranger" (but more commonly known as Meteor Man), this celestial visitor is played by Daniel Weyman and found by Markella Kavenagh's Nori the Harfoot.

Is the wanderer Gandalf?

Tolkien once described Gandalf as an angel incarnate; later, both he and other scholars have likened Gandalf to the Norse god Odin in his "Wanderer" guise.

Does Halbrand know he is Sauron?

Halbrand does not deny his heroism out of bashful humility, though; he knows that as Sauron, he's not the hero she wants him to be for the Southlands -- not when his plans involve scorching it into Mordor. No, Halbrand was never a hero, nor did he ever claim to be.

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How did Halbrand turn into Sauron?

At some point prior to The Rings of Power, Sauron conjured a fresh physical form. He then seized the Southlands' crest from its last known king (who died 1000 years prior to the TV show's timeline) and assumed the identity "Halbrand."

Why was Halbrand in the ocean?

Halbrand was once the supposed King of the Southlands before Orcs drove him out alongside many others. Halbrand fled with them onto a ship sailing through the Sundering Seas.

Who is the guy who fell from the sky in The Rings of Power?

This revelation refutes any lingering theories that The Stranger (Daniel Weyman), the man who fell from the sky at the start of the season, is in fact Sauron, with the finale confirming he's actually one of the Istari, Tolkien's version of Wizards.

Is Nori's friend Gandalf?

It's that friendship with Nori that develops throughout the season, according to Weyman, that shows the Stranger the path forward to becoming (we assume) Gandalf.

Is The Stranger actually Gandalf?

As soon as the Mystics realize the Stranger isn't Sauron, they label him an "Istar." With this label, and several other hints throughout the episode and the season, The Rings of Power has all but confirmed that the Stranger is everyone's favorite wizard: Gandalf the Grey. Let's break it down.

Was it Gandalf that fell from the sky?

However, before the Harfoots could discern the meaning behind the fireflies, they were all destroyed. Season one's finale confirmed the Stranger wasn't Sauron as some suspected but instead an Istar - or wizard - and it was hinted he was Gandalf.

Who is the mysterious stranger in Rings of Power?

No, The Stranger (Daniel Weyman) is not Sauron, Saruman, or even Radagast the Brown. While it is revealed in the season finale that The Stranger is an Istar/Istari (otherwise known as a wizard in Middle-earth parlance), one line clues us in even further to The Stranger's identity.

How did Gandalf arrive in Middle-earth?

Gandalf was one of the five Istari sent to Middle-earth by the Valar in the Third Age. In Valinor he was known as Olórin. Gandalf was instrumental in bringing about the demise of Sauron in T.A. 3019, chiefly by encouraging others and dispensing his wisdom at pivotal times.

Who is the man that Nori found?

Nori Brandyfoot (Markella Kavenagh) and her friend Poppy Proudfellow (Megan Richards) travel to the site where the meteor crashed out of curiosity. There, they're met with a strange sight: at the center of the broken flaming meteor is a very tall man, played by Daniel Weyman.

Who is the old man in the meteor Lord of the Rings?

The Meteor Man Is the Wizard Gandalf

Fans of the original movies know the wizard Gandalf the Grey (later Gandalf the White) is essential to the defeat of Sauron and the destruction of Frodo's ring. And visually, there's a lot of similarity between Gandalf and the tiny Hobbits and the Stranger and the small Harfoots.

Who is the bearded man in Rings of Power?

Ever since he first fell to Middle-earth in an early trailer, fans have been wondering who the mysterious "Meteor Man" might be. Played by Daniel Weyman, "the Stranger" (as he's credited) appears to us first as a naked, bearded man in the burning crater of said meteor.

Who is the grey wizard in Rings of Power?

You probably already know about Gandalf the Gray, the wise and kind wizard, friend to hobbits, who was among the fellowship of the ring. He defeated a Balrog.

Where are Nori and Gandalf going?

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This article contains spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 1. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has finally revealed the Stranger's identity, sending Gandalf on a quest to the lands of Rhûn in the east of Middle-earth.

Why does Gandalf have no memory in Rings of Power?

Stars wheeled overhead, and every day was as long as the life age of the earth." From that explanation, it makes perfect sense why Gandalf wouldn't remember much. He had left the confines of time, reembodied his Maiar form and been thrust back into the mortal realm.

Did Gandalf arrive in a meteor?

In many ways, Gandalf seems like the obvious identity of this mysterious figure. He is found and helped by harfoots, which neatly aligns with his later affection for hobbits. The nature of his arrival via flaming meteorite is also apt, in that he is the Istar associated with fire.

Who are the people chasing Meteor Man in rings of Power?

Ominously closing in on Meteor Man are three other strangers, known as the Dweller (Bridie Sisson), the Nomad (Edith Poor, in a helmet) and the Ascetic (Kali Kopae, in a hood).

Who are the three chasing Gandalf in rings of Power?

But the most puzzling characters on Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power—at least to date—may be the three witches in white who are played by Edith Poor, Bridie Sisson, and Kali Kopae. Perhaps it's more accurate to call them cultists or evil-doers.

Does Galadriel know Halbrand is Sauron?

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 1 concluded shortly after Galadriel learned that Halbrand had actually been Sauron in disguise, but she didn't tell anyone.

Did Halbrand love Galadriel?

As for whether Halbrand actually loved or romantically desired Galadriel is to be determined. Sauron is an expert manipulator and likely sees Galadriel and her power as an asset. In line with the old adage, "Keep your friends close; keep your enemies closer," he'd rather have her on his side than against him.

Did Sauron love Galadriel?

"So I think in his pitch to Galadriel, it cannot mean that he loves her or that there's any kind of romantic relationship. There should be no ambiguity around the fact that Sauron is evil — he's terrible, and he's using Galadriel to enhance his power."