Rings of Power Season 3 Episode 5 and Episode 6 arrive on Prime Video on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. Pacific / 3:00 a.m. Eastern (8:00 a.m. in the UK). Both episodes drop together, which leaves just the two-part finale after that. Here is everything you need before you press play, including a quick recap of Episodes 1–4.
Rings of Power Season 3 Episode 5 and 6 release time
| Where you are | Episodes 5 & 6 release |
|---|---|
| US – Pacific | Wednesday, Nov 18, 12:00 a.m. |
| US – Eastern | Wednesday, Nov 18, 3:00 a.m. |
| UK | Wednesday, Nov 18, 8:00 a.m. |
Full Season 3 episode schedule
| Date | Episodes | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Episodes 1–4 | Out now |
| Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | Episodes 5–6 | Next |
| Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | Episodes 7–8 (finale) | Coming |
Season 3 is eight episodes in total. For the cast list and the Season 2 recap, see our Rings of Power Season 3 guide.
Episodes 1–4 recap: what you need to remember (spoilers)
- A five-year jump. Season 3 opens five years after Season 2, with Sauron’s forces controlling much of Middle-earth.
- Galadriel and Celeborn reunite at Gundabad. Galadriel’s mission ends with her finally finding her long-lost husband (Jamie Campbell Bower), and the two escape on the back of a Great Eagle.
- Arondir dies. He stays behind at Gundabad to buy Galadriel time, and is killed on Sauron’s orders. It is the biggest loss of the season so far.
- Theo has changed sides. The boy from the Southlands now serves Sauron, which makes his storyline one of the darkest turns in the show.
- The Dwarves are divided. Durin faces his brother Thráin (Eddie Marsan) in a struggle for the crown of Khazad-dûm, and loses.
- Númenor is turning dark. Pharazôn rules, the Faithful are in hiding, and he believes he can defeat Sauron himself.
- The Nine are being given out. Khamûl (Zubin Varla) receives one of the Nine Rings, a first step toward the Ringwraiths.
What to expect in Episodes 5 and 6
Amazon has not released episode titles or synopses for Episodes 5 and 6, so here is what the story has clearly set up:
- The One Ring. Amazon has confirmed that Season 3 shows the forging of the One Ring, but it hasn’t said which episode. With four episodes left, it could arrive in this batch or the finale.
- Galadriel and Celeborn’s next move after Gundabad, and how the Elves answer Arondir’s death.
- Khazad-dûm under Thráin, and what Durin does after losing the throne.
- Pharazôn versus Sauron: Númenor’s ruler thinks he can win. History in Tolkien’s world suggests otherwise.
My take: Arondir’s death changed the tone of this season. The first four episodes felt like the most focused stretch of the show so far, and Episodes 5 and 6 are where the One Ring story has to pay off.
FAQ
When does Rings of Power Season 3 Episode 5 come out?
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET on Prime Video, together with Episode 6.
How many episodes are left in Rings of Power Season 3?
Four: Episodes 5 and 6 on November 18, and the two-part finale (Episodes 7 and 8) on November 25.
Does Arondir die in Rings of Power Season 3?
Yes. Arondir is killed at Gundabad in the first batch of episodes while helping Galadriel escape.
Is there a Rings of Power Season 4?
Amazon has not announced a Season 4 yet.
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