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One of the most glaring alterations involves the character Sauron. Early in the season one, a major revelation was that Halbrand was actually Sauron in disguise—a plot twist audiences saw coming. Now, for the second season, there are reports of a new version of Sauron being introduced, potentially as Anatar (also known as Annatar, the "Lord of Gifts" in Tolkien lore), although there is doubt whether the rights allow for this character's proper use.