The Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 7: A Delightful Mix of Epic Action and Emotional Depth
If you’ve been waiting for The Rings of Power to truly get into the epic, high-stakes action, Episode 7 of Season 2 delivers. Right from the jump, the episode gives us Celembrimbor doing his best "everything’s fine" routine as he casually plays with mythril. But we all know nothing’s fine when Sauron is lurking in the background. This episode packs tension, chaos, and enough backstabbing to remind us why we love Middle-Earth’s mix of magic and mayhem.
The opening shot of Celembrimbor, finally working on the nine rings, feels almost innocent. But when Annatar—who we all know by now is Sauron in his "nice guy" disguise—throws in that creepy half-smile, it’s obvious the game is rigged. You can almost hear the "gotcha" moment as Sauron lets Celembrimbor heap praise on him for his "help," all while weaving his dark magic into the rings. That’s our guy Sauron—deception is his love language.
Sauron: The Ultimate Chess Player
What really stands out in this episode is how Sauron doesn’t have to flex much to cause absolute destruction. As Eregion burns, the guy barely lifts a finger. Yet, the tension rises as he tells Celembrimbor that he actually enjoyed their time together. For a second, you kinda believe him—and that’s terrifying. Sauron’s evil isn’t just about power; it’s about manipulation, trust, and, well, betrayal on a cosmic scale.
The battle scenes are absolutely stunning. Those sweeping shots and gritty close-ups take you right into the chaos, feeling like The Two Towers redux with just a hint more hopelessness. When Elrond shows up in full Elvish armor, you know things are about to get real. But it feels too little too late, doesn’t it?
Elrond’s Return & The Dwarven Struggles
Meanwhile, back in Eregion, the emotional gut punch comes as Celembrimbor begins to see through Sauron’s deception. That scene where he finally confronts Annatar, realizing who he really is, is nothing short of heartbreaking. After weeks of working nonstop under a literal spell, Celembrimbor’s kingdom is in ruins. You feel for the guy—he’s been played, and now, it’s too late.
And then comes the big twist. Sauron didn’t just use mythril to forge the rings of men—no, he used his own blood. It’s a gruesome, symbolic act that seals the rings’ dark destiny, and it leaves Celembrimbor broken, both physically and emotionally. The way Sauron slips away from direct confrontation while orchestrating the downfall of an entire realm is pure villainy at its finest.
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