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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Recap: Under Siege


The siege of Eregion makes for the biggest and best episode of the season.

Whatever it is, it seems to give him the master smith the energy and inspiration he needs to throw himself into the task of creating the nine rings of power destined for human hands that Sauron so desperately wants. He does, he replies, and “too much to let you become Sauron’s slaves.” This does not appear to be the most persuasive possible answer and, making matters worse, Galadriel has escaped thanks to a hidden pin that’s proved useful in picking locks. As she comes to this decision, the battle rages into the night until Adar says three fateful words: “Send him in.” The “him” is the troll we met a few episodes back, a ruthless killing machine dedicated to smashing everything in his path, be they orc or elf.

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