Season 2 of Amazon’s Lord of the Rings spinoff has brought in the heavy hitter, the legend, the Bombadil. And unfortunately Rory Kinnear’s character feels… off

Hey dol, merry dol! Tom Bombadillo's on The Rings of Power-o! Who is this strange, seemingly immortal nature spirit, and how will he factor into the Prime Video series?

And wouldn't you know it, these lines also come right from The Fellowship of the Ring! There are a few other lines in Tom's speech in the book, which raises the question: Does Tom have an introductory speech he's rehearsed over the centuries, just so he can perform it to the people passing through his bed and breakfast?

Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay talk about bringing the tricky-to-adapt character to life, and striking a balance between J.R.R. Tolkien's creation and their grounded depiction for the show.

"Rings of Power" Season 2 did something not even Peter Jackon's "Lord of the Rings" movies could – bring Tom Bombadil to live action.

Tom Bombadil has finally made his debut in The Rings of Power season 2. But who is that unseen voice he's talking to?

The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power series produced by Amazon thrives as an extraordinary precursor to Lord of the Rings (LOTR), one of the most iconic franchises. The series has taken the world by storm with its star-studded cast and imaginative writing.

Tom Bombadil has always been Middle-earth’s most mysterious character, I’m glad The Rings of Power honors that

Middle-earth’s kingdoms have been poisoned by Sauron, and he’s more than willing to sit back and watch it all play out.

Warning! This piece contains spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and the books and writings of J.R.R. Tolkien that it is based on. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has been expanding on the lore and world of J.