One Ring to rule them all…

Prime Video’s hit fantasy series (and one of the most expensive TV shows of all time ), The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power , is poised to return for its third season this week. The stakes in Middle-earth are astronomical as Sauron exerts his influence over its people following the fall of Eregion. He’s established Mordor as his home base, with the newly christened Barad-dûr serving as the fortress where he’ll forge the One Ring.

‘The Rings of Power’ Season 3 Episode Release Schedule

Amazon is doing something different with The Rings of Power ‘s release schedule this year . The eight-episode season will debut on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with its first four episodes. Nov. 18 will bring Episodes 5-6, and Nov. 25 will usher in Episodes 7-8. Here’s how it’ll shake out:

Episodes 1-4: Nov. 11 at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT

Episodes 5-6: Nov. 18 at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT

Episodes 7-8: Nov. 25 at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m.…