The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerwill open with a time jump in season 3, and that makes one tragic Theo theory even more likely to come true.The Rings of Powerseason 2’s endingraises the stakes for Middle-earth, with Sauron gaining control of the Orcs and theElves withdrawing to the location that willlater become Rivendell.All 19 Rings of Poweroutside the One Ring are created, and anInstagrampost from the Amazon series' official account confirms that season 3 will chronicle Sauron’s efforts to create the One Ring.
The post also notes thatThe Rings of Powerseason 3 will start with a time jump, bringing viewers “forward several years from the events of season 2.” This will allow theLord of the Ringsshow to throw viewers right into the thick of the action, and it will likely mean picking up with the characters being more powerful than before. Rivdendell will likely be thriving, Sauron will be more threatening, and even characters like Gandalf and Ar-Pharazôn will be in different places power-wise. And Theo is also likely to grow as a leader, fueling one sad theory.
The Rings Of Power Season 3’s Time Jump Gives Theo Time To Become A True Leader
He’s Already The Lord Of Pelargir In Season 2
Theo doesn’t get a ton of screen time inThe Rings of Powerseason 2, but viewers do see a bit of what he’s doing onthe heels of Bronwyn’s death.An early line from Arondir reveals that Theo is now the Lord of Pelargir, a port city that will become an important location in Gondor once it’s finally founded. This leadership role isn’t expanded on much inThe Rings of Powerseason 2, but it does set Theo up to play a more prominent part in the Southlanders' future.
Combined with his friendship with Isildur, it could also make Theo an important player in Gondor’s founding. Of course,Theo is still pretty young inThe Rings of Powerseason 2, which makes his new title somewhat surprising. Theo doesn’t really have the experience to be a true leader, but that could change asThe Rings of Powercontinues. And season 3’s time jump could mean big things for his character, setting the stage for one ofThe Rings of Power’s best Theo theoriesto come true.
Theo Being Older In The Rings Of Power Makes Him An Even Bigger Contender For A Ring
He Can Become A King Or Lord Worthy Of Sauron’s Notice
Popular theories posit that Theo will receive one ofThe Lord of the Rings’nine Rings for Men, but that means he’ll need to become someone important first. Sauron gives the Rings of Power to great kings and lords, andTheo receiving one can only happen if he’s someone worthy of the villain’s notice. It’s unlikely Sauron would offer one to Theo as-is. However, Theo could grow as a leader during the time jump between seasons 2 and 3. If the show picks up with Theo wielding more power and influence, he’ll be a stronger contender for a Ring.
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And an older and more powerful Theo receiving one of the Rings for Men makes a major theory about his character more likely. Currently, Theo seems to be one of the characters created specifically forThe Rings of Power.But many are guessing that he’ll become a recognizable figure fromThe Lord of the Ringsbefore the Amazon series is finished. There are several guesses about who he could be, butTheo becoming a Nazgûl is among the most promising theories. Him growing up and into a leadership position makes it even more so.
The Rings Of Power Season 3’s Time Skip Makes Theo Becoming A Nazgul More Likely
If Theo evolves enough to receive a Ring from Sauron afterThe Rings of Power’s looming time jump,it confirms that he’ll become one of the Nazgûl during the show’s later seasons. This theory emerged because of Theo’s fascination with the sword hilt he found inThe Rings of Powerseason 1. However, there are other indicators that Theo could be attracted to the darkness. Being one of the Southlanders connects him to the Men of Middle-earth who supported Morgoth. And he’s shown bursts of anger throughout the series that are unsettling.
This could see him evolving to value and pursue the wrong things, and that could even start during the Amazon show’s time jump.
If Arondir remains with the Elves afterThe Rings of Powerseason 2, Theo will also have no one to guide him in the right direction heading into the back half of the series. This could see him evolving to value and pursue the wrong things, and that could even start during the Amazon show’s time jump. The Theo we see inThe Rings of Powerseason 3 could be much different from the one we follow in previous outings. If he gains power in the years after season 2, it’s very possible it will lead him down a dark path.
