Old Tom Bombabil! Episode 4 introduced a new character, more information about the stranger, a developing feud between Galadriel and Elrond, and - most importantly for Kameron - more halflings! We talk about a unique scene that book readers will remember (just don’t get caught up in the chains). Vote in the poll and let us know who you think The Stranger is.

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Sauron’s back! And his darkness is spreading across the realms of elves, dwarves, and men. The Last Alliance offers instant reaction to the first three episodes of Season 2, even after a bizarrely timed marathon release night planned by Amazon.

“It is called humility and it is difficult for most, but it is the truest form of sight.” - Cirdan

With less than a week before Season 2 premiers, and a host of promo videos to analyze, we present what we know, what we’re looking forward to, and what concerns we have when it comes to the storyline. Vote in our poll on Instagram and Spotify for which of our bold predictions you like the most and leave us a comment telling us where we’re wrong!

“Every soul in Middle-Earth is in peril. WIll you abandon them to their doom?”

Join us as we discuss the first official trailer and behind the scense video for Season 2 of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”.

In the season finale, we discuss the coming out party for Sauron and Gandalf ( it IS Gandalf, right?). The three elven rings are forged, Numenor’s at a tipping point, Nori and the Stranger take off for Rhun, and Sauron’s finally found his dream home.

“When in doubt, always follow your nose.”

We’ll be honest, this episode was not our favorite. We criticize some of the directors’ choices to this point, and discuss whether we’ve finally witnessed Halbrand’s first outright lie. Also, did you know that Mt. Doom is in MORDOR?!

“It doesn’t matter - we’re all going to die anyway.” - Sadoc

BOOM! This explosive episode reviews the Battle of Tirahad, Galadriel’s interrogation of Adar, and a sizable assemblage of Arondir’s blunders.

We agree that the eruption of Mt. Doom is our favorite scene of the series. Let us know your favorite scenes from the Peter Jackson trilogies and add it to our list.

“Nampat!”

Kameron admits the Harfoot walking song wasn’t terrible. Elendil, Miriel & Co. are ACTUALLY leaving Numenor under the warning of awaiting darkness. An ethical dilemma for Elrond sets the stage for Durin to single-handedly shame the entire court of Gil-Galad.

“Hope is never mere . . . even when it is meager.”

Waldreg’s loyalties are made crystal clear: “Have you heard of him, lad? Have you heard of Sauron!?”

We discuss the Palantir and its history, and review Durin’s and Elrond’s daddy issues.

We’ve landed in Numenor and Halbrand is quick to make a first impression. A new candidate for Sauron is teased and the Harfoots show a darker side to their way of life. Choices to seek or refuse help from different groups of people may shape the destiny of some of our favorite characters.