Galadriel

The Rings Of Power Season 2 Episode 6 Recap & Reaction: “Where Is He?” Shows Sauron Running Out Of Time

Mary & Blake recap and react to The Rings Of Power Season 2 Episode 6, “Where Is He?,” including Galadriel and Adar’s possible alliance, Sauron trapping Celebrimbor inside an illusion, Durin III’s corruption, Míriel’s sea trial, and the warning that Adar’s Orcs may turn against him.
In this episode, we analyze the complex relationship between Galadriel and Adar, speculating on how it could have unfolded differently. The discussion also covers the corruption of the dwarves, the mysterious sea monster in Númenor, and the potential for the orc family storyline to be significant. Additionally, they explore the Shakespearean elements in the narrative, drawing parallels to the Julius Caesar story.

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The Rings Of Power Season 2 Episode 4 Recap & Reaction: “Eldest” Finds Wonder Off The Main Road

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to The Rings of Power, episode 2.04 – Eldest.

In this episode, we discuss the role Tom Bombadil will play in this story, why Mary is 100% OUT on Estrid, and why Poppy definitely has a Jack Johnson T-shirt laying around somewhere…

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The Rings Of Power Season 2 Episode 2 Recap & Reaction: Sauron Becomes What Celebrimbor Needs

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to The Rings of Power, episode 2.02 – Where The Stars Are Strange.

In this episode, the horror elements implemented in episode 2, if this show is adaptation or fan fiction (or if they are one in the same?), and why Galadriel is going to PUMPED about Annatar’s glow up…

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The Rings Of Power Season 2 Episode 1 Recap & Reaction: Did Sauron Ever Choose Good?

Mary & Blake discuss The Rings of Power, episode 2.01 – Elven Kings Under The Sky.

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to The Rings of Power, episode 2.01 – Elven Kings Under The Sky.

In this episode, we discuss when Sauron stopped choosing good (or if he ever did to begin with), why this season already feels more Lord Of The Rings-ey, and why Gil-Galad seems like the kinda guy who would ALWAYS make sure you refer to him as HIGH king Gil-Galad.

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The Rings Of Power Season 1 Finale Recap & Reaction: Halbrand Is Sauron — And Galadriel Chooses The Rings

Mary & Blake discuss The Rings of Power, episode 1.08 – “Alloyed”.

In this episode, we chat if the show lies to us, why the emotional connection between Halbrand and Galadriel is the centerpiece of the show, and why Galadriel and Adar are going to need to form a calming circle…

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The Rings Of Power Season 1 Episode 7 Recap & Reaction: “The Eye” Finds Hope Inside The Ashes

Mary & Blake discuss The Rings of Power, episode 1.07 – “The Eye”.

In this episode, we chat about who the show is writing for, the exquisite cinematography for the opening, and why Mary is totally Disa…

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The Rings Of Power Season 1 Episode 6 Recap & Reaction: Subverting Tolkien In A Good Way

Mary & Blake discuss The Rings of Power, episode 1.06 – “Udun”.

In this episode, we chat about light vs. dark, how this episode supplements and subverts core Tolkein ideology, and why Blake is never going to live near a mountain…

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The Rings Of Power Season 1 Episode 1 Recap & Reaction: Galadriel Chooses The Hunt Over Valinor

Mary & Blake discuss the series premiere of The Rings of Power, episode 1.01 – “A Shadow Of The Past”.

In this episode, we chat how the history behind Rings Of Power, why first episodes need to introduce pivotal characters in ironic terms which define the series, the stability of visual language, and Mary has a CHERNOBYL sized hot take about the Harfoots… 

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