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10 Best Scenes in The Hobbit Trilogy, Ranked

The Hobbit trilogy may not be as beloved as The Lord of the Rings, but there are still wonderful scenes for all fans to enjoy.

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10 Best Battles in The Hobbit Trilogy, Ranked

Bilbo's adventures in Peter Jackson's extended adaptation of The Hobbit featured a few climactic battles between massive armies and powerful beings.

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Dune’s Biggest Critic Wasn’t Fans – It Was Tolkien

Frank Herbert's Dune is one of the most important sci-fi stories in literature, but J. R. R. Tolkien had his own opinions on it.

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What Happened in Middle-earth Between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings?

The Lord of the Rings was an epic tale that took decades to set up. But what happened in the years between LOTR and The Hobbit?

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LOTR: 10 Most Destructive Conflicts in Tolkien's Legendarium

Lord of the Rings touched on the War of the Last Alliance and the War of the Ring, though Tolkien's Legendarium featured even more brutal battles.

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10 Weirdest Details About Hobbits

The Lord of the Rings' Hobbits have a rich history in Middle-earth. That said, they are also abundant with weird facts about their culture.

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RUMOR: Tom Bombadil to Appear in LOTR: The Rings of Power Season 2

Rumors are heating up about a potential appearance from Tom Bombadil in the second season of The Rings of Power.

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Gandalf's 15 Most Iconic Quotes From The Lord Of The Rings And The Hobbit

Lord of The Ring's Gandalf appropriately represented his class of wizards by passing his wisdom onto others – inspiring, informing, and advising.

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Every Lord of the Rings Character in Both the Movies and The Hobbit, Ranked

The Lord of the Rings features many amazing characters, from Gandalf to Gollum. But what characters appeared in the movies and The Hobbit?

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10 Best Fighters in The Hobbit, Ranked

The Hobbit features many impressive warriors from Gandalf the Grey to Legolas. But who were the best fighters in the epic trilogy?

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10 Lord of the Rings Characters Who Deserve Their Own Series

From Lord of the Rings icons like Gimli to more obscure figures such as Tom Bombadial, there are so many Tolkien characters with spin-off potential.

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10 Coolest Lord of the Rings Creatures, Ranked

The Lord of the Rings features many creatures in its universe. But from eagles to dragons, which ones are the coolest in the franchise?

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The Strongest Armies in Middle-Earth, Ranked

The Lord of the Rings features many dangerous battles made up of powerful armies. But from Men to Elves, what were the strongest armies?

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10 Questionable Storylines in The Rings of Power

Some Lord of the Rings fans have difficulty looking past some aspects of The Rings of Power that are at odds with Tolkien's source material.

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The Silmarillion Is A Rewarding But Difficult Read For LOTR Fans

While The Silmarillion features lore for Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and The Rings of Power fans, its presentation has turned off some readers.

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10 Questionable Storylines in The Hobbit

The Hobbit featured some storylines that were pretty controversial in the fandom, like how the movie adaptation changes Bilbo's call to adventure.

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Lord of the Rings: The Deeper Meaning Behind Gandalf the Grey's Change to White

Gandalf's transformation from grey to white in Lord of the Rings was more than just an interesting aesthetic choice.

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10 Questionable Storylines in The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings is nearly perfect as a series. But from the Fellowship to the One Rings' effects there are other questionable storylines.

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Every Lord Of The Rings Fellowship Member's Greatest Achievement (& Their Biggest Failure)

Every member of the Fellowship in The Lord of the Rings has great accomplishments to their name, but they are not without fault either.

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15 Strongest Elves In The Lord Of The Rings, Ranked

Proving their might and mastery in combat, the strongest Elves from the Lord of the Rings franchise fear no evil and never hesitate in battle.

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