S1E4
The Great Wave
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
Queen Regent Míriel’s faith is tested; Isildur finds himself at a crossroads; Elrond uncovers a secret; Arondir is given an ultimatum; Theo disobeys Bronwyn.
Our Take
A slower hour that mostly builds toward bigger things. The Númenor material carries the episode, and the queen’s arc finally gives the island storyline some real weight. The Southlands subplot still feels like a lot of setup for very little payoff, though. Worth watching, but it’s more connective tissue than anything.