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Our Take The season premiere spends most of its hour filling in Celeborn’s backstory, and honestly it’s about time the show addressed the missing husband question. The flashbacks look gorgeous but move slowly, and a few scenes feel like padding…

Summary Season Finale. The free peoples of Middle-earth struggle against the forces of darkness. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power works.

Summary Eregion’s fate is decided. Our Take A soundly crafted episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary Galadriel considers a proposition. Elendil faces judgment. The Stranger finds himself at a crossroads. Sauron’s plans bear fruit. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Lord of the Rings: The…

Summary When Durin grows suspicious of the Dwarven Rings, Celebrimbor must reassess his priorities. Amidst Númenor’s shifting currents, Elendil searches for hope. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary The Stranger finds what he’s been searching for. Arondir and Isildur search for Theo. Galadriel and Elrond walk into a trap. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Lord of…

Summary Isildur and an old friend reunite. Arondir grapples with change. Míriel faces rising opposition. Annatar counsels Celebrimbor. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Darkness falls over Khazad-dûm. Sauron and Galadriel each seek new allies. The Stranger and Harfoots encounter a growing threat. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Sauron bargains with Adar. The Stranger and Nori venture into new lands. The Three Elven Rings face judgment. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Lord of the Rings: The…

Summary New alliances are forged. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.