We continue our Lord of the Rings podcast with our chat about The Rings of Power Episode 5 Partings in full spoiler filled detail.

Episode Written by 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

While protecting Nori and the other Harfoots from a wolf pack, the Stranger's use of magic injures his own arm. He heals it using conjured ice, and as Nori attempts to help him she is accidentally fused to him by the ice. Panicked, she attempts to struggle free and is flung away from him as she manages to free herself from the icy hold. Frightened, she flees from the Stranger.

In Númenor, Galadriel convinces Halbrand to join the expedition to Middle-earth after retelling her battles and losses against Sauron. At the same time, Kemen, son of Pharazôn, attempts to destroy the expedition ships, believing Galadriel and Míriel will take the fall and allow Pharazôn to rise to power with the people's support. However, he is caught by Isildur, who is rewarded with a spot on the expedition crew.

In Lindon, Gil-galad reveals to Elrond his knowledge of and intention to use the Dwarvish mithril to extend the existence of the Elves in Middle-earth, as their life-force is diminishing. Elrond admits this discovery to Durin, and they return to Khazad-dûm to try to convince King Durin that in his hands lies the very existence of Elf-kind in this world.

In the Southlands, half of the townspeople cave into Adar's demands and join him, believing him to be Sauron. Theo shows the broken sword to Arrondir, who realises it is a key to help warp the Southlands into Sauron's realm of evil and darkness. With the watchtower at Ostirith now the target for the oncoming Orc army headed by Adar. As the remaining townspeople prepare for battle against the approaching army, they light the watchtower’s beacon to signal for help.

• Morfydd Clark as Galadriel
• Owain Arthur as Prince Durin IV
• Sophia Nomvete Princess Disa
• 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
• Robert Aramayo as Elrond
• Geoff Morrell as Waldreg
• Joseph Mawle as Adar
• Charlie Vickers as Halbrand
• Trystan Gravelle as Pharazôn
• Nazanin Boniadi as Bronwyn
• Tyroe Muhafidin as Theo

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