Rings of Power's Sauron is actually just Halbrand - Polygon

In The Rings of Power finale, Halbrand is revealed to be Sauron. And with no next episode for the Lord of the Rings show due for a while, we’re taking our time to acknowledge the hints he left scattered throughout Middle Earth during his time with Galadriel.

The Rings of Power Just Confirmed a Long Contested Lord of the Rings Plot Point - IGN

Rings of Power's Istar, Sauron sets up a bigger season 2 - Polygon

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Episode 8 Explained - Sauron, Timelines and More Twists - IGN

Is Halbrand Sauron? 'The Rings of Power' Theory Explained

Rings of Power's Stranger: If meteor beard guy isn't Gandalf, who is he? - Polygon

Rings of Power' spoiled Halbrand's real identity with one sneaky clue

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power — Every Major Character Introduced in the Premiere - IGN

The Rings of Power: Great Television or Deflating Entry to the Tolkien Canon? ‹ Literary Hub

Theory: Adar recognized Sauron : r/LOTR_on_Prime