There are several theories about how Theo’s character inThe Rings of Powercould tie into greaterLord of the Ringslore,andI hope the Amazon show confirms the one that connects him to the founding of Rohan; the other possibilities are just too depressing. Theo is introduced inThe Rings of Powerseason 1, and his dubious interest in the broken blade with Sauron’s symbol on it has led many to believe he’ll turn to darkness before the series is through.
Although this doesn’t jibe with Theo’s portrayal at theend ofThe Rings of Powerseason 1or throughout season 2, there are ways it could happen. Of course, it’s just as possible that Theo could be a completely original character, with the series never connecting him toJ.R.R. Tolkien’s books. There is a third option as well, and that’s the one I’m hoping is confirmed inThe Rings of Powerseason 3. While Theo’s journey could end with him becoming a Nazgûl or the King of the Dead,I’d much rather learn that he’s from the bloodline that founded and ruled Rohan.
I Hope The Rings Of Power Season 3 Confirms Theo As Eorl The Young’s Ancestor
The Amazon Show Can Connect Him To Rohan
WithThe Rings of Powerunfolding duringTolkien’s Second Age, it’s unlikely the show will dig into the origins of Rohan — which doesn’t crop up until the Third Age — or depict its first king, Eorl the Young. However,Theo’s story could distantly connect him to the founding of Rohan by revealing that he’s an ancestor of Eorl the Young. This would be a promising way to connect Theo to greaterLord of the Ringslore without being too heavy-handed. It would also allow him to remain a hero throughoutThe Rings of Power.
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This is one of the besttheories about who Theo is inThe Rings of Power,and there’s promising evidence for it.The backbone of this theory has to do with Theo’s and Bronwyn’s names, which bear a striking resemblance to those of Théoden, the king of Rohan inThe Lord of the Rings, and his niece, Éowyn. Specific kingdoms would likely pass down prefixes and suffixes from generation to generation, meaning these similarities could be more than mere coincidence.
Fighting alongside the Númenóreans in season 1 and Theo’s friendship with Isildur in season 2 also set up Rohan’s alliance with Gondor, shouldThe Rings of Powerchoose to go this route.
With the destruction of the Southlands inThe Rings of Powerseason 1, Theo and his people are also tasked with finding a new place to settle. While they’re currently in Pelargir, there’s no telling if they’ll remain there — and I could see the looming war with Sauron and the arrival of the Númenóreans pushing elsewhere. Fighting alongside the Númenóreans in season 1 and Theo’s friendship with Isildur in season 2 also set up Rohan’s alliance with Gondor, shouldThe Rings of Powerchoose to go this route.
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There’s also a smaller detail that adds fuel to this theory: Arondir giving Alfirin seeds to Bronwyn. This flower can later be found among the burial mounds of Rohan, where the deceased kings are laid to rest.This could be a hint that Bronwyn and Theo are connected to Rohan’s royalty, which would make for a greatLord of the Ringsconnection.
Connecting Theo To The Rise Of Rohan Would Be The Perfect LOTR Connection
It’s Not Too Heavy-Handed & Fits With Tolkien’s Themes
Connecting Theo to the first king of Rohan would be a great way to tie hisRings of Powerarc into Tolkien’s Third Age lore. While the series' Gandalf reveal and Harfoot storyline are more heavy-handed ways of bringing this story back toThe Lord of the Rings,revealing that Theo is a distant ancestor of Eorl the Young wouldn’t be. This revelation would be removed enough from Frodo’s narrative that it wouldn’t feel shoehorned in for the sake of connection. However, it would still highlight how the events of the Second Age directly impact everything that happens later.
Having Theo be the ancestor of such an important figure in Middle-earth’s history would also be in line with Tolkien’s themes, as the author valued lineage in his world-building and writing.
Having Theo be the ancestor of such an important figure in Middle-earth’s history would also be in line with Tolkien’s themes, as the author valued lineage in his world-building and writing. As such,it wouldn’t make sense to have Theo be a random character who isn’t relevant to Middle-earth’s history.
The Other Rings Of Power Theories About Theo Are Just Too Depressing To Work
I’d Hate For Theo To Meet Such A Tragic Fate
While there are other ways that Theo could connect toThe Lord of the Rings,I think they may be too depressing to work.Alternate theories surrounding the character suggest that he could become one of Sauron’s Ringwraithsor even the Witch-king of Angmar. With Theo being named the Lord of Pelargir, it’s more plausible that he could receive a Ring of Power. And he’s already shown with the hilt that he’s drawn to darkness, making him more easily corruptible.
Theo’s friendship with Isildur also raises the possibility that he could be the King of the Dead, the leader of the Oathbreakers who fulfill their promise to Gondor inThe Return of the King.This would also lead Theo to a tragic end, which I’d hate to see after watching him grow as a character. I’d much preferThe Rings of Powergiving Theo a more admirable and heroic purpose, but only time will tell where the series takes him.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
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Set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power explores the forging of the iconic rings, the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron, and the epic events leading up to the stories in J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic novels. The series chronicles the creation of legendary characters and the historic alliances and rivalries that shape the fate of Middle-earth.
