We discuss the season finale of The Rings of Power: Season 2 and look back on the season as a whole.

Episode Takeaways:

• The season finale wraps up several character arcs.

Hosts:

Episode Title

Directed by: Charlotte Brändström

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A massive battle for the fate of Eregion is at the heart of this episode, as is the relationship between Sauron and Celebrimbor.

Episode Takeaways:

• Doom and mortality are central themes in the episode.

Hosts:

Doomed to Die

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Where is that big bad Sauron guy hiding out now? Hey, where is he?

Episode Takeaways:

• The episode serves as a stepping stone to the finale.

Hosts:

Where Is He?

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The rings for the men are nearly here, leaving us with just THE ONE RING to be forged.

Episode Takeaways:

• The series' pacing is picking up with the introduction of the Rings.

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“Halls of Stone”

When Durin grows suspicious of the Dwarven Rings, Celebrimbor must reassess his priorities. Amidst Númenor’s shifting currents, Elendil searches for hope.

Directed by: Sanaa Hamri, Louise Hooper

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We meet Tom Bombadil in the latest episode, a character we quickly attach ourselves to.

Episode Takeaways:

• The episode introduces new locations and characters in Middle Earth, expanding the story's scope.

Hosts:

Episode Title

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We discuss the three-episode premiere of The Rings of Power Season 2 and catch up on where our key characters were left from last season.

Episode Takeaways:

• The first three episodes serve as a prologue for the season, reintroducing characters and setting the stage for the main storyline.

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“Elven Kings Under the Sky"

Dir: Charlotte Brändström,

Sauron bargains with Adar. The Stranger and Nori venture into new lands. The Three Elven Rings face judgment.

“Where the Stars are Strange"

Dir: Charlotte Brändström, Louise Hooper

Darkness falls over Khazad-dûm. Sauron and Galadriel each seek new allies. The Stranger and Harfoots encounter a growing threat.

“The Eagle and the Sceptre"

Dir: Charlotte Brändström, Louise Hooper

Isildur and an old friend reunite. Arondir grapples with change. Míriel faces rising opposition. Annatar counsels Celebrimbor.

Starring: Charlie Vickers, Morfydd Clark, Robert Aramayo, Benjamin Walker, Daniel Weyman, Ciarán Hinds, Markella Kavenagh, Megan Richards, Charles Edwards, Jack Lowden, Sam Hazeldine 

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Season 1 of The Rings of Power comes to a close with a number of vindicating reveals, some tearful goodbyes and the show’s title being justified.

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Movie/Episode Title

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In the penultimate episode of the first season, things are rough for everyone in Middle-Earth as they deal with the ramifications of the volcano erupting.

Hosts:

The Eye

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Everyone loved this action-packed battle episode.

Hosts:

Udun

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Galadriel sets sail after putting on a kick-ass fight, and our halfling friends find themselve in a world of trouble.

Hosts:

“Partings”

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