Lady Solidor

WARNING: Spoiler Alert 🚨 Don’t read unless you’ve seen the season two finale!

- Towards the end of the episode we see Sauron with Feanor’s hammer, which I assume he will use (alongside his own blood) to forge the one ring. We also see Elendil take Narsil, the blade that will cut the ring from Sauron’s hand.

We see both Sauron’s way to power and the beginning of his downfall. As Celebrimbor tells him, he creates his own doom. All his power in one object, an object we know will ultimately be destroyed by one person, Gollum. Celebrimbor pretty much predicts it for Sauron and Sauron hates it.

Sauron weeps. I’d like to think a small slither of him is sad for killing Celebrimbor but let’s be honest, he’s crying for himself. I’m almost certain, deep down he knows he’s doomed.

- It’s implied at the end that Durin may end up wearing the ring that led to his father’s madness and death. (Loved that he managed to take the bloody ring off in the end though) With oppositions rising to take the throne they all look to the ring, be it warily at the moment. I’ve got a dreadful feeling Durin will eventually put it on. I can foresee lots of horrid things and it makes me sad. I love them so much. But the dwarves do dig and Khazad-Dum does fall…gotta get there somehow.

- Queen Miriel is seen in chains before Pharazôn. Am I right in thinking that he marries her in text to strengthen his claim to the throne? Forgive me friends, my knowledge isn’t as complete as I’d like. If a learned friend could confirm or deny that would be great. Whatever the case, I hope Elendil raises a force to rescue her.

- I think Eärien will see the errors of her way. She looked rather uncomfortable at points, especially when the faithful were declared as traitors and she immediately went to warn her father. When Isildur returns I think she will turn against Pharazon if she doesn’t before hand. A nice mini redemption arc would be sweet for her. Bonus points if she bumps off Kemen (although I think Isildur will do that!)

- Gandalf has arrived. Not sure how I feel about his early arrival but I must admit it’s bloody lovely to have him! He is such a wonderful character and we see now where his deep love of the Halflings comes from. I do wonder who the dark wizard is though. Any theories? I don’t know Tolkiens work well enough to guess myself. (I’ve only read the Silmarillion once and my poor mind couldn’t absorb much of it.)

- Did we see the birth of Rivendell? That’s where the elves are, right? Can’t wait to see that explored in season three.

- Gil-Galad and Galadriel getting on for once was lovely 🥰

- Elrond is perfection as always. For the record, I don’t think the kiss between Elrond and Galadriel was at all romantic. Just my opinion! If you ship them then that’s great. I just think it was a farewell kiss and a bit of distraction. They definitely love each other but just don’t see the romantic aspect myself. I loved when he put on the ring. He was so reluctant but did it for Galadriel. Loved it ❤️

So, most of us suspect that Theo will take one of the nine and become a Ringwraith. My theory is that Theo becomes a leader against the Numenoreans that have come to set up an outpost.

I can imagine Kemen won’t treat the Southlanders with any respect at all and resentment and anger will build. Cue Theo, our rebellious angry young man…and add Sauron, reappearing as Halbrand, the Southlands lost king. Sauron worms his way in, whispers all his bs in Theo’s ear and they work together to ‘overthrow’ the Numenoreans. Sauron will promise Theo rewards in the way of power, in the way of a ring. He takes it and vows to serve ‘Halbrand’ not realising he is serving the enemy, Sauron.

Then perhaps some delicious angst as Theo realises the truth but by then it’s too late and he slips under Sauron’s complete control turning into a wraith. Bonus points if Arondir either tries to warn him or comes too late to see the fall of his dead lovers son. Extra bonus points if they fight and it ends badly for Arondir…I love Arondir but it would be so beautifully tragic!

On the flip side, perhaps Sauron just appears as himself and Theo, already pissed off and angry just joins him willingly. I think the Halbrand deception would be more fun though.

Spoiler Alert! 🚨