Why do we never see the Blue Wizards?

While Gandalf does reference the Blue Wizards during his travel with Bilbo Baggins and Thorin's company of dwarves, the studio didn't actually have the rights to Tolkien's Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth and The Peoples of Middle-earth, where the Blue Wizards are featured, resulting in their absence from ...
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Why do we never see the Blue Wizards in lotr?

In adaptations

This is because the names "Alatar" and "Pallando" do not appear in The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit books, and therefore the films did not have the rights to use them.
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What ever happened to the Blue Wizards?

The two Blue Wizards do not feature in the narrative of Tolkien's works; they are said to have journeyed far into the east after their arrival in Middle-earth, and serve as agitators or missionaries in enemy occupied lands. Their ultimate fates are unknown.
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Why does Gandalf not remember the Blue Wizards?

The contents of Tolkiens' notes and other works weren't covered and were thus off-limits to the filmmakers. That's why Gandalf's mind coincidentally went blank — he legally couldn't name the wizards. So, the writers had Gandalf exploit a loophole by alluding to the two Istari without explicitly mentioning them.
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Will the Blue Wizards be in Rings of Power?

The streaming service now has access to all five of the Istari in their show. The five Istari included Saruman the White, Gandalf the Grey, Radagast the Brown, and the two Blue Wizards. They also have access to state that they came to Middle-Earth sometime during the Second Age.
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Did the Blue Wizards turn evil?

In his outlines of Middle-earth's history, published in Unfinished Tales and The Peoples of Middle-earth, Tolkien first says that the Blue Wizards failed to stop Sauron and became the leaders of a magical cult.
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Did the Blue Wizards serve Sauron?

The Blue Wizards (S. Ithryn Luin) [note 1] were the two Wizards who were sent into the far East and South of Middle-earth to contest the will of Sauron, but never returned.
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Did Legolas know who Gandalf was?

He knew the stories and the history of Gandalf and the other Maia, but in practice he would have been something like a "human looking elf" to most.
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What happened to Radagast and the Blue Wizards?

After that, it's unknown whatever happened to Radagast. His home was abandoned and did not appear again for the rest of the series. Even more mysterious than Radagast were the Blue Wizards. The Blue Wizards were not named in The Lord of the Rings, only mentioned briefly.
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What happens to Radagast?

It is unknown if Radagast left Middle-earth. J.R.R. Tolkien wrote that he forsook his mission as one of the Wizards by becoming too obsessed with animals and plants, so presumably failing, perhaps being disallowed to return to Valinor with honour.
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How did Radagast fail?

In a letter, Tolkien wrote that Radagast gave up his mission as a Wizard by becoming too obsessed with animals and plants. He added that he did not believe that Radagast's failure was as great as Saruman's.
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Who is the strongest wizard in Lord of the Rings?

Seeing how Saruman was likely still as powerful as ever, this just goes to show how much stronger Gandalf the White had become. Unless the feats of the blue wizards become widely known and are somehow even greater, it is safe to say that Gandalf the White is the most powerful of all of Middle Earth's wizards.
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Is Tom Bombadil a wizard?

With that said, Tom's resistance to the Ring perhaps dispels any notion of him being a wizard. Both Gandalf and Saruman were tainted by Sauron's influence, but Bombadil was unmoved by dark power, suggesting his true form ranks higher than wizard.
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Why is Gandalf immortal?

As one of the Maiar, he is an immortal spirit from Valinor, but his physical body can be killed.
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Why do wizards turn white in Lord of the Rings?

Gandalf the Grey became Gandalf the White due to a divine transformation after his battle with the Balrog, becoming a more powerful and wise being. Gandalf the White had greater powers and authority as the sole emissary of the Valar, though he also became more cautious and less humorous.
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How was Morgoth defeated?

His theft of the Silmarils and wars against Elves and Men encompassed much of the history of the late First Age. Eventually, Morgoth was bound in chains by the Valar and thrown into the Void, leaving the permanent damage his evils had done, and his former lieutenant Sauron, to trouble the world.
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Is Smaug the last dragon?

Described as a "long-worm", although this imprecise term seems to be more of an expression rather than a separate taxonomic group. Smaug — the last great dragon of Middle-earth, slain by Bard of Esgaroth.
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Did Radagast turn evil?

But Radagast was weaker and his role overshadowed by Gandalf's achievements. Therefore it is difficult to conclude whether or not Radagast failed. But it is clear that Tolkien had doubts following his criticism of him in the Istari essay and Radagast certainly did not fall into evil.
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Is Radagast the weakest wizard?

As one of the most powerful beings in The Lord of the Rings, Radagast the Brown is one of the five wizards who came to Middle-earth on a mission to oppose Sauron and was a friend of Gandalf in the series.
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How is Legolas related to Galadriel?

It is possible that Legolas was related to some of the Elves of Lothlorien, but not to Galadriel.
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Did Legolas already know Aragorn?

He Met Aragorn

Though the timelines don't quite match up with Thranduil's post-Hobbit advice for Legolas to find "Strider," it is implied that Legolas and Aragorn met between the two movies. If not from Legolas' travels, then they two met when Aragorn brought Gollum to Mirkwood, per Gandalf's request.
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Why does Legolas respect Aragorn so much?

Aragorn and Legolas are long-time companions and best friends since Legolas' father Thranduil sent him to live among the Rangers of the North. Aragorn and Legolas grew close, up to the point where Aragorn revealed his true identity to Legolas. Throughout his journeys, Aragorn and Legolas are as close as brothers.
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Why does Gandalf love Hobbits?

During his wanderings in Eriador, Gandalf met and befriended the isolated and secretive people of the Hobbits in their country, the Shire. During the Long Winter of TA 2758 Gandalf came to their aid. It was then when he witnessed and admired the pity and courage that the humble Hobbits reserved in their hearts.
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Is Galadriel stronger than Maiar?

6 Gandalf. As previously stated, Gandalf is a Maia and is therefore superior to Elves regarding power. Still, this isn't to say that an elf couldn't develop enough skill and power to defeat a Maia. As a bearer of one of the Three Elven Rings (Nenya), Galadriel would have an edge against Maiar like Saruman and Radagast.
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Why did Saruman become evil?

What Makes Him Pure Evil? While he was once a force for good and one of Gandalf's best friends, his lust for power along with getting fed up with defending the weak consumed him, making him a Social Darwinist. He later in the Lord of The Rings, betrayed Gandalf because he believed that Sauron would be unstoppable.
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