What "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" 8-th episode about
Galadriel and an injured Halbrand arrive in Eregion. Halbrand gives Celebrimbor the idea of forging the mithril with other metals to enhance its strength. Galadriel becomes suspicious and checks into the royal lineages of the Southlands. In the East, the Stranger meets the mysterious trio, who greet him as "Lord Sauron", whom they are pledged to serve. Nori and the Harfoots manage to steal the leader's magical staff at the cost of Sadoc's life. The Stranger then uses the staff to banish the trio into darkness. They realize the Stranger is not Sauron, but one of the Istari. In Eregion, Galadriel confronts Halbrand with her discovery that he is not a Southland king, and the latter reveals himself to be Sauron. She refuses his offer to become his queen and rule Middle-earth. Sauron overpowers Galadriel and flees to Mordor. Galadriel, Elrond, and Celebrimbor forge the Three Rings. Elendil and Míriel arrive back to Númenor to find king Tar-Palantir has died. Back amongst the Harfoots, the Stranger and Nori decide to depart the group and travel east into Rhûn. Unsure which way to go, the Stranger advises that when in doubt, to "always follow your nose".
Episode number: 8
Episode name: "Alloyed"
Episode release date: 15 october 2022 at 03:59
Status: aired
Rating: 7.7
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