We discuss The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power Episode 3 Adar in spoiler filled detail on our latest podcast.

Episode Written by Jason Cahill and Justin Doble

Episode Directed by Wayne Yip

Series showrunners John D. Payne and Patrick McKay

Based on "The Lord of the Rings" and appendices by J.R.R. Tolkien

After being adrift in the Sundering Sea Galadriel and Halbrand are rescued by a ship captained by Elendil, but are their rescuers friend or foe? They are taken to the Land of the Star, Númenor, an island kingdom ruled by Men who fought Morgoth alongside the Elves.

The relations between the Númenóreans and the Elves have grown strained over time and the arrival of an Elf to their lands is a cause for controversy. Queen Regent Míriel denies Galadriel's request for a ship back to Middle-earth. Watched over by Elendil, he speaks of the continued influence of Elves in his lands and takes Galadriel to visit a library of lore built by Elrond's brother Elros. There she discovers that the mark of Sauron is actually a map of the Southlands where a new realm for evil forces is planned. She also learns that Halbrand, who is imprisoned after fighting some Númenórean sword smiths, is the king of the Southlands.

As the Harfoots prepare for their seasonal migration, the Stranger is revealed while trying to read some star charts that Nori has taken from Sadoc’s star-book. Nori and her family are reprived from being left behind, despite breaking the laws of the community, but they must travel at the back of the caravan. The next day as they migrate, with Nori’s wagon lagging behind the rest of the caravan trail, they discover a stow away, the Stranger, who helps his new friends on their migration.

In the Southlands, Arrondir has been captured by Orcs and taken to a construction camp digging underground passages so Orcs can travel during the day. His Elven compatriots have also been captured, but are killed during an attempted escape. Arrondir survives but is taken to the mysterious Orc leader, Adar.

• Morfydd Clark as Galadriel
• Sir Lenny Henry as Sadoc Burrows
• Markella Kavenagh as Nori Brandyfoot
• Megan Richards as Poppy Proudfellow
• Ismael Cruz Cordova as Arondir
• Cynthia Addai-Robinson as Queen Regent Míriel
• Lloyd Owen as Captain Elendil
• Maxim Baldry as Isildur
• Ema Horvath as Eärien
• Simon Merrells as Watchwarden Revion
• Daniel Weyman as The Stranger
• Sara Zwangobani as Marigold Brandyfoot
• Dylan Smith as Largo Brandyfoot

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