Adar and his army march on Ostirith.Adar and his army march on Ostirith.Adar and his army march on Ostirith.
Ismael Cruz Cordova
- Arondir
- (as Ismael Cruz Córdova)
Michael Homick
- Skirmish Orc
- (as Mike Homick)
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- TriviaThe method used by the followers of Sauron to "activate" Mt. Doom is based in real science. "Phreatomagmatic eruptions" occur when water is introduced to hot magma. The rapidly changing pressures and temperatures of the water and magma eventually lead to a volcanic eruption. That said, the eruption in the show occurs much faster than any natural process would probably take.
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The plot takes an unexpected but very welcome turn
From Episode 5, we were expecting the big battle between Orcs and the humans of the Southlands. Which happens, but with several surprises.
What really astonishes is what Adar later explains. His relationship with Sauron, which is not what was expected.
From Episode 5, I had thought of an extra. Tolkien's own notes, written up for The Silmarillion, suggest that Sauron tried to repent. So he could both be The Stranger and genuinely trying to help. I wrote a blog on this: 'The Rings of Power: Not All Who Wonder Or Wander Are Lost'.
What comes out now is nothing I expected, but supporting this view. Watch it and be amazed!
We now see why the start was slow. What is unfolding is different from what Tolkien wrote. But very consistent with his repeated point that it is easy to become evil by using the wrong methods with a real intent to do good.
What really astonishes is what Adar later explains. His relationship with Sauron, which is not what was expected.
From Episode 5, I had thought of an extra. Tolkien's own notes, written up for The Silmarillion, suggest that Sauron tried to repent. So he could both be The Stranger and genuinely trying to help. I wrote a blog on this: 'The Rings of Power: Not All Who Wonder Or Wander Are Lost'.
What comes out now is nothing I expected, but supporting this view. Watch it and be amazed!
We now see why the start was slow. What is unfolding is different from what Tolkien wrote. But very consistent with his repeated point that it is easy to become evil by using the wrong methods with a real intent to do good.
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- GwydionMW
- Sep 30, 2022
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- Runtime1 hour 9 minutes
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