"Shadow and Flame" Review - Season 02, Episode 08

The Lord of the Rings: Extended - A Middle Earth Podcast

We discuss the season finale of The Rings of Power: Season 2 and look back on the season as a whole.

Episode Takeaways:

• The season finale wraps up several character arcs.
• Sauron's torture of Kullagrimbor is a standout scene.
• Galadriel's fight with Sauron showcases her strength.
• The elves' journey to Rivendell is significant for future lore.
• Dwarven struggles foreshadow future conflicts with the Balrog.
• Númenor's political landscape is fraught with tension.
• The Stranger's identity as Gandalf is a pivotal reveal.
• The season has received mixed reviews but retains a strong viewership.
• Character development was a key focus this season.
• The anticipation for Season 3 is high among fans.

Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Episode Title
The free peoples of Middle-earth struggle against the forces of darkness.

Directed by: Charlotte Brändström
Written by: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay
Starring: Charlie Vickers, Morfydd Clark, Robert Aramayo, Benjamin Walker, Daniel Weyman, Ciarán Hinds, Markella Kavenagh, Megan Richards, Charles Edwards, Jack Lowden, Sam Hazeldine

The Lord of The Rings: Extended- A Middle Earth Podcast
Music: Haunting Celtic Soundtrack
Artist: Zac Nelson
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Art: Created by Dylan Blight & Cherie Henriques
The Lord of The Rings/The Rings of Power elements are owned by respective copyright holders at Tolkien Estate & Prime Video.

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