Palantirs, balrogs, orc babies, oh my! We’re still processing the end of season 2, so let’s take a look back at the season as a whole and discuss what worked and what didn’t this season.

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This episode was recorded on October 9-10 and October 14, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re finishing season 2 of Rings of Power! The pieces are in place for Celebrimbanner, Gil-Galad stole the season with one word, and Halbrand returns.

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This episode was recorded on October 5, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re finishing season 2 of Rings of Power! Tolkien proved to be a perfect palette cleanser, we don’t deserve Durin IV, and you can’t not look epic when you pick up Narsil.

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This episode was recorded on October 5, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Add Feanor’s hammer to the casualties list, the kiss exists in the context of all in which they live and what came before, and Elrond traumatized us with 3 words.

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This episode was recorded on September 29, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Celebrimbor just has ADHD, Galadriel continues to think she can fix bad boys, and Tom Bombadil needs to stick to being Tommy B.

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This episode was recorded on September 21, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Celebrimbor and Narvi need their own HGTV show, all your favorite couples are shipped via FedEx, and we’ll never get over Valindil.

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This episode was recorded on September 14, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! MC and Justin make a bet, Justin isn’t moved by the Bombadil lore, and Rings of Power needs some more Rings of Power.

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This episode was recorded on September 9, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! We encounter the biggest controversy in Rings of Power so far, an orc baby, Isildur is a confirmed horsegirl, and the dwarf writing team needs a raise.

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This episode was recorded on September 2, 2024.