least 4,959 years before the events of the original “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. In it, we learn how Sauron managed to trick the denizens of Middle-earth into taking his rings of power.RELATED: “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Season 2, Episode 4 RecapBelow, we’ve compiled everything you need to know to tune into “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Season 2, Episode 5, from a premiere time, to how you can watch it for free.A new episode of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” airs Thursday, August 12, at 9:00 p.m.