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October 7, 2024 35 mins

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.
  • Sauron's torture of Kullagrimbor is a standout scene.
  • Galadriel's fight with Sauron showcases her strength.
  • The elves' journey to Rivendell is significant for future lore.
  • Dwarven struggles foreshadow future conflicts with the Balrog.
  • Númenor's political landscape is fraught with tension.
  • The Stranger's identity as Gandalf is a pivotal reveal.
  • The season has received mixed reviews but retains a strong viewership.
  • Character development was a key focus this season.
  • The anticipation for Season 3 is high among fans.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Episode Title The free peoples of Middle-earth struggle against the forces of darkness.

Directed by: Charlotte Brändström Written by: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay Starring: Charlie Vickers, Morfydd Clark, Robert Aramayo, Benjamin Walker, Daniel Weyman, Ciarán Hinds, Markella Kavenagh, Megan Richards, Charles Edwards, Jack Lowden, Sam Hazeldine 

The Lord of The Rings: Extended- A Middle Earth Podcast Music: Haunting Celtic Soundtrack Artist: Zac Nelson Stock Media provided by zacnelson / Pond5 Art: Created by Dylan Blight & Cherie Henriques The Lord of The Rings/The Rings of Power elements are owned by respective copyright holders at Tolkien Estate & Prime Video.

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