Potential Mistakes Made by Galadriel in Season 2 of Rings of Power
The second Rings of Power season promises to explore Galadriel's journey as she tries to right the effects of her interaction with Sauron in season 1. Although her road should lead her toward atonement, there are hints that it might pass even more into darkness before finally shining.
Redemptive Arc of Galadriel and Obtaining a Ring of Power
Galadriel is destined to become the brilliant emblem of virtue known from The Lord Of The Rings over the series, which follows Tolkien's Second Age. Her acquisition of a Ring of Power in season 2—as Tolkien's writings show—will be a turning point in this metamorphosis. Her magic will be empowered by this acquisition and help her to become the fabled sorceress we know. In an Empire interview, executive producer Lindsey Weber confirmed Galadriel's ring acquisition in season 2. Galadriel will not totally avoid the mistakes that defined her season 1 trip, despite her improved magical skills, though.
Image Teases for Rings of Power Season 2 Galadriel & Adar Team Up
Released just by Collider, an Amazon Prime picture shows Galadriel and Adar sitting in a candlelit dinner inside what looks to be an Orc lair on Adar's territory. This picture implies the two characters could have a discussion, bargain, or perhaps an alliance going forward. Galadriel seems laid back in her chair across from Adar, suggesting she is not under pressure or bound. Originally a character in The Rings Of Power, Adar acted as a villain in season one undercovering Sauron. But in season 2 he might play a more nuanced role.
Why Galadriel Might Be Driven to Work with Adar?
Since Galadriel and Adar have a common enemy in Sauron, there is possibility for cooperation in The Rings Of Power season 2. Adar thought he had killed Sauron on their last meeting. But Sauron's approach toward Adar at the end of season 1 suggests that his ignorance won't linger long. Showrunners verified to Total Film that in season 2 Sauron will go to war with the Elves. Adar could choose to rebel against Sauron or even turn on him by siding with Galadriel, even if Sauron might control him into fighting this war on his behalf.
Particularly after her failure to expose Halbrand as Sauron at the end of season 1, Galadriel might be yearning for allies or help in overcoming Sauron. Should the Elves learn about this, their faith in her could be compromised, thus she would have to go to Adar last resort. Showrunners to Empire have confirmed, however, that Sauron will enter Eregion under Annatar in season 2. He is probably going to plant seeds of mistrust against Galadriel too.
Galadriel & Adar Working Together in The Rings of Power Season 2 Would Surely Backfire
Galadriel's redemptive arc would be greatly disrupted and possibly contradicted by an alliance between her and Adar in The Rings Of Power. Although Tolkien's Galadriel had complexity and flaws, purposefully working with an enemy would be a major change from her usual nature.
Galadriel's Possible Capture by Adar
Galadriel seems not at ease or enjoying herself in the season 2 picture, with her hair messy and mud on her face. This picture shows a likely fight or scuffle. The picture stays a mystery, but it suggests Galadriel's presence at the dinner table with Adar might be against her will. She might unintentionally pursue Sauron or Adar alone and find herself caught by Adar, so forcing her involvement in a horrible circumstance.
Galadriel should stay concentrated on fighting Sauron while appreciating the differences between him and Adar. She should aim to show her different character from rivals like Adar. Galadriel would be better suited to stick to her road, even if a brief moment of understanding or a pretended alliance between them would be acceptable. This is particularly crucial if Adar is obliged to rejoin Sauron under pressure and is a part of his complex scheme.
Examining Middle-earth's Second Age: The Rings of Power
The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings of Power vividly captures the fabled Second Age heroic tales from Middle-earth. Set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, The Rings of Power explores a pivotal era where kingdoms rose and fell, where The One Ring was created, and where the rise of the formidable Dark Lord Sauron, the greatest antagonist in the Lord of the Rings series, unfolded.
Starting in a period of peace, the show follows a varied ensemble cast of both old and new characters as they face the approaching evil threat resurfacing in Middle-earth. From the depths of the Misty Mountains to the elf-capital of Lindon, to the island kingdom of Númenor and to the far reaches of the map, The Rings of Power promises to compress Tolkien's vast works into a complete and immersive TV show form. On September 2, 2022, The Rings of Power's first season debuted just on Prime Video on September 2, 2022.
