The Rings of Power Finally Answers Why Only Hobbits Could Defeat Sauron That Peter Jackson Subtly Hinted in Lord of the Rings

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• The Rings of Power clarifies why hobbits, with their humility and connection to Middle-earth, were Sauron's downfall.
• The series reveals Sauron's obsession with Men led him to underestimate hobbits, who ultimately destroyed the One Ring.
• Bloom is eager to return to Middle-earth for new Lord of the Rings films, starting in 2026.

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The Rings of Power dropped a revelation that shakes up everything we thought we knew about Lord of the Rings—why only hobbits could take down Sauron! Turns out, Peter Jackson slyly hinted at this in the original trilogy, but the new series makes it clear: it’s not just about their innocence or resilience. The hobbits’ unique connection to Middle-earth and their unassuming nature made them the perfect wildcard to blindside the Dark Lord. 

Peter Jackson. | Credit: Mike Walen/CCA-BY-SA-3.0/Wikimedia Commons.

Their humility? A secret weapon that Sauron never saw coming! Jackson was playing the long game with that subtle foreshadowing, and The Rings of Power is finally spelling it out. Sauron’s ego was his downfall, and hobbits were his kryptonite all along!

Sauron’s Blind Spot: How The Rings of Power Explains Why Only Hobbits Could Defeat Him 

The Orc family in The Rings of Power Season 2 | Credits: New Line Cinema

The Rings of Power season 2 has finally given us the answer to a question that The Lord of the Rings only hinted at: why only Hobbits could defeat Sauron. Peter Jackson subtly planted this idea in his trilogy, but the latest episode of Rings of Power dives deeper into this revelation, connecting the dots we’ve been waiting for.

In The Rings of Power season 2, episode 5, Sauron—disguised as Annatar—lays out his grand plan to spread his Nine Rings among Men, but there’s a twist. Celebrimbor, the mastermind behind the Rings, questions whether Men can even handle such power, saying they’re too easily corrupted. Sauron counters, “Men are capable of great frailty. But when the darkness falls, there are always some who rise forth and shine.”

He lists Men from the First Age like Tuor, Eärendil, and Beren, who overcame their race’s flaws and fought against the ultimate evil, Morgoth. Yet, while Sauron feared the strength of Men, he never saw Hobbits coming.

This oversight’s what makes Gandalf’s plan so genius in The Lord of the Rings. The Dark Lord’s eye stayed fixed on the heirs of Gondor, especially Aragorn. Meanwhile, Frodo, Sam, and Gollum—seemingly insignificant Hobbits—destroyed the One Ring under his nose. Rings of Power hints at Sauron’s obsession with Men, which led him to underestimate the Hobbits entirely.

Dylan Smith in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power | Image via Amazon MGM Studios

But it wasn’t just Sauron’s distraction that made Hobbits the perfect heroes. As Tolkien pointed out, Hobbits were closely related to Men, yet they lacked ambition and power-hunger. They valued peace and simplicity, making them resistant to the One Ring’s corruptive force. Gandalf saw their potential and knew Sauron’s blind spot: he never noticed the little guys.

Sauron’s speech in Rings of Power perfectly sets up his downfall, showing that the most unlikely heroes—Hobbits—would be his undoing all along.

Orlando Bloom Ready for Middle-earth Return, Eager to Join New Lord of the Rings Films

Orlando Bloom as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings trilogy | New Line Cinema

Orlando Bloom’s ready to return to Middle-earth! Just days after Ian McKellen expressed interest in reprising his role as Gandalf, Bloom hinted he’s game too. When asked if he’d rejoin the Lord of the Rings franchise, Bloom didn’t hesitate: 

Oh, man, those things are amazing… if Pete says jump, I say, ‘how high?’ I mean he started my whole career. 

With new Lord of the Rings films kicking off in 2026, starting with The Hunt for Gollum (directed by Andy Serkis), the Middle-earth excitement’s real. Bloom also chatted with Serkis about how these films would work, jokingly adding, “Well, AI!” It seems the magic of Tolkien’s far from over!

Lord of the Rings movies and The Rings of Power are available to watch on Amazon Prime.

Written by Heena Singh

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Heena Singh is a writer at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.