Warning! Spoilers for The Rings of Power season 2, episode 5 ahead.
One of the most critical battles of the Second Age appears to finally be on the way inThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 2—and this is great news considering how long we have waited. The Prime Video series is the first on-screen adaptation of the Second Age, which means a lot of great moments from Middle-earth’s history are on the way. This wasone of the primary points of excitement whenRings of Powerwas first announced back in 2019. Now, after five years, all this anticipation will finally pay off.
Rings of Powerseason 1was a fair success for Amazon, but there were complaints regarding the pacing. This first installment was dedicated to setting the stage for the Second Age, with minimal grand events to make this series really feel likeLord of the Rings. However, the same cannot be said for season 2. The most recent episodes have been packed with excitement as Sauron’s plan finally unfolds. However, the ending ofRings of Powerseason 2, episode 5 hints thatone of theSecond Age’s most anticipated eventsis right around the corner.
The Rings Of Power Season 2, Episode 5 Directly Sets Up The Siege Of Eregion
The Orcs Are At Eregion’s Doorstep
Adar’s Orcs have been marching across Middle-earth for a couple of episodes now, butthe ending ofRings of Powerseason 2, episode 5, finally sees this army arrive at the Elven city of Eregion. The last thing shown before the credits began to roll was the Orcs looking triumphantly out at the city they are planning to attack, indicating that the Siege of Eregion will pick up near the beginning ofRings of Powerseason 2, episode 6. In canon, this is the battle that starts Sauron’s war with the Elves, so it’s somethingLord of the Ringsfans have been eager to seeplay out for five years now.
In canon, the Siege of Eregion involved Sauron and his Orcs, butRings of Powerchanged this to a battle initiated by Adar instead.
Why The Siege Of Eregion Is One Of The Second Age’s Most Important Battles
It All Starts With Eregion’s Downfall
A lot of time has been spent inEregion inRings of Powerseason 2 since this is the home of Lord Celebrimbor, who has been busy at work in his glorious forge crafting the Rings of Power. It’s been a real treat to see this Elven city on screen since it’s not one that existed during the events ofThe Lord of the Rings. This is becausethe battle teased by episode 5 will bring Eregion to its knees. It’s doomed to be destroyed, and the Elves will never again rebuild this once thriving city. In all, this is the event that demonstrates to the Elves that nothing in Middle-earth will ever be the same for them again.
The Siege of Eregion should open the floodgates for more important Second Age moments of Tolkien’s invention.
While there has been some action up to this point inRings of Power, much of it has been based on Prime Video’s own creative liberties. This is the first truly canon event (though there are some changes), and the Siege of Eregion should open the floodgates for more important Second Age moments of Tolkien’s invention. After all, in canon,the fall of this city leads Elrond to establish Rivendell, which will continue to be a safe haven all the way through the War of the Ring. It’s an exciting moment that will lead to even more in the coming episodes—so buckle up.
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Set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power explores the forging of the iconic rings, the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron, and the epic events leading up to the stories in J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic novels. The series chronicles the creation of legendary characters and the historic alliances and rivalries that shape the fate of Middle-earth.
