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The Rings of Power season 2solved several mysteries, from revealingthe Stranger’s identity tounpicking Adar’s fate.

Yet, one big question remained after the credits rolled on episode 8: just who is theDark Wizard?

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However, The Rings of Power showrunners have now had the final say on those rumors.

“We can say definitively he is not Saruman.

Definitively, 100% he is not.”

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Well, there you go, the mystery lingers on.

In the season 2 finale, the Dark Wizard tells the Stranger that there are five of them.

Now Saruman is off the table, as is Gandalf given the reveal about the Stranger’s identity.

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Hopefully,The Rings of Power season 3will hold some answers.

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