[dammage79]

From what I gathered, that Rhun Saruman lookalike isn't an Istari. More a witch king or one of the 9 kind of guys. He might get a ring.

Although the Blue Wizards might figure into things as well.

I'm guessing now the actual Saruman, is the nameless guy wandering around with the halflings. He was the 1st ( if you don't count the Blue Wizards)Istari to land on middle earth's shores in the books, so it should be him.

So far I've liked the first three episodes. Definitely has better pacing than the beginning of season one.

It's going to be fun watching celebrimbors descent into madness.