It's not often that showrunners completely dismiss fan theories out of hand. After all, half the fun in watching a new series ...
Read More: There's a Deeper Meaning Behind the Wizards in The Rings of Power Given the Dark Wizard does seem to have a cult following, there's a good chance he's one of these two blue wizards.
The Rings Of Power' showrunners talk with Deadline about the Season 2 finale, the shocking deaths, betrayals and more.
So, if the Stranger is Gandalf, then that means the Dark Wizard is either Saruman, Radagast, or one of the two Blue Wizards.