In this episode of Meenah’s Tirith, Meenah and Brian dive into episodes 4, 5, and 6 of Rings of Power Season 2, dissecting the creation of the rings for Elves, Dwarves, and Men. They compare the show’s portrayal to Tolkien’s Silmarillion, focusing on the differences in the forging of the rings, the role of Annatar, and the involvement of Celebrimbor. Meenah also explores the mysterious Istari, the introduction of Tom Bombadil, and shares thoughts on Numenor’s political landscape. Tune in for deep Tolkien lore analysis and thoughtful predictions!

In this episode of Meenah’s Tirith, Meenah and Brian dive into the highly anticipated Rings of Power Season 2. Meenah shares her candid thoughts on the first three episodes, discussing both the highs and the lows—especially her struggles with Episode 3. The duo explores the show’s deviations from Tolkien’s original works, focusing on the introduction of Cirdan the Shipwright, the portrayal of Sauron, and the intricate histories of the Elven rings. Meenah also unpacks the motivations behind the elves’ obsession with the rings and their decision to remain in Middle Earth. Tune in for a deep dive into Tolkien lore, sprinkled with humor and honest critique!

Welcome back to Meenah’s Tirith! In our Season 2 premiere, we dive deep into the world of Middle Earth, exploring the highs and lows of Rings of Power Season 1, and what we can expect from Season 2. From the portrayal of beloved characters like Galadriel and Elrond to the dark and mysterious events that left us all on edge, we leave no stone unturned. We also break down the latest trailer for Season 2, discussing the accurate and questionable portrayals of key figures like Sauron and Celebrimbor. And yes, we’ll be talking about the possible appearance of Tom Bombadil! Whether you’re a Tolkien newbie or a hardcore fan, this episode has something for everyone. Don’t miss out—hit that play button and journey with us into the depths of Middle Earth!

• My thoughts on the Season 1 Finale of Rings of Power! Halbrand, Galadriel, Celebrimbor, and the rings of power reveal!

• Pronunciation of Tolkien

• Quenya vs Sindarin languages

• What would you have wanted to see more of with this Second Age? What else should be explored/told in additional seasons?

• Talk more about mithril and the Rings of Power!

• Galadriel and her husband Celeborn

• When will Galadriel use her powers, like in the Hobbit?

• What’s the deal with Bronwyn and her son, Theo?

• Who is Sauron?

• Which books to read and in what order?

• Why is Tolkien’s world called Middle Earth? If it’s called Middle earth, then is there an Upper earth or Lower earth?

• Since Aragorn is a king, and a descendant of Isildur, is Isildur then of royal descent as well?

• Why are the king dwarves all named Durin and how many are there??

• Describe the rings of power?

• Which Durin gets killed by the Balrog?

• Who do you think are those characters who went to visit the crater made by the “meteor man”?

This is episode 3 of the podcast. In today’s episode, we will have a fun Q&A with a non-fan, talk about mithril, Tolkien’s theme about light, we’ll include some romance, and lastly talk about the most under developed characters on the show.

In today’s episode, we will talk about specific characters in the Lord of the Rings, Rings of Power show and answer questions from our listeners!

Have you watched Rings of Power? We'll be exploring the first few episodes to unpack some of the characters that you may not have heard about before!

• What is a Balrog?

• Who is the Meteor Man?

• Should you watch this series?