Saruman's jealousy of Gandalf dates back to their angelic origins in Valinor, as noted in Tolkien's Silmarillion. Saruman's envy peaked when Gandalf received the elven Ring of Power from Círdan ...

Saruman & Gandalf Have A Complicated Connection In The Lord Of The Rings Firstly, it is worth exploring the reasons as to why the Dark Wizard being revealed as Saruman seems so likely.

The relationship and rivalry between Gandalf and Saruman is one of the most complex blends of power conflict, moral dilemmas, and battles over the future of Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings.

From the moment he arrived on Middle-earth, all signs pointed to The Stranger secretly being Gandalf. And that’s exactly who he is. The same has been true of the Dark Wizard and Saruman since he ...

The Rings of Power season 2 has introduced Ciarán Hinds as a new dark wizard. Is this actually Saruman from The Lord of the Rings?

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power gave the Stranger a name, but is that how it happened in Tolkien’s lore? And could the Dark Wizard be Saruman?

The Dark Wizard's interactions with Gandalf (the wizard formerly known as The Stranger), including calling him "old friend" has led many to speculate that he is, in fact, Saruman.

That all aligns with Saruman’s story in the Third Age, in the same way The Stranger’s own story on The Rings of Power has aligned with Gandalf’s.

That all aligns with Saruman’s story in the Third Age, in the same way The Stranger’s own story on The Rings of Power has aligned with Gandalf’s.