The Rings of Power showrunners have shared their thoughts on one popular fan theory regarding the show's mysterious Dark Wizard.

When The Stranger and The Dark Wizard’s paths finally cross, it's confirmed that they know each other from before all of this. It’s well known that Saruman was the first wizard to arrive in Middle-earth. Then this line seemingly alluded to the fact that in Rings of Power, this magical being was also the first of the five wizards to land there:

In the final episode, the Dark Wizard seems to reveal his identity at last, after mystifying us all season. Now, it should go without saying, but the following will contain major