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Every key moment of Seasons 1 and 2, in the order it happens on screen.
S1E1 A Shadow of the Past · Forodwaith
Sauron's mark
In an abandoned fortress in the far north, Galadriel's company finds Sauron's sign carved in ice, the first proof he may have survived.
Sauron's mark
In an abandoned fortress in the far north, Galadriel's company finds Sauron's sign carved in ice, the first proof he may have survived.
S1E1 A Shadow of the Past · Meteor crater
The Stranger falls
A burning meteor crashes near the Harfoots' camp. Inside the crater lies a giant man with no memory.
The Stranger falls
A burning meteor crashes near the Harfoots' camp. Inside the crater lies a giant man with no memory.
S1E2 Adrift
The raft
Adrift at sea, Galadriel is pulled aboard a raft of castaways and meets Halbrand, who says he fled the Southlands.
The raft
Adrift at sea, Galadriel is pulled aboard a raft of castaways and meets Halbrand, who says he fled the Southlands.
S1E2 Adrift · Orc trenches
Arondir taken
Following tunnels beneath Hordern, Arondir is ambushed and dragged off to the orc trenches.
Arondir taken
Following tunnels beneath Hordern, Arondir is ambushed and dragged off to the orc trenches.
S1E4 The Great Wave · Númenor
The great wave
Míriel shows Galadriel a vision in the palantír: a vast wave drowning Númenor. It persuades her to sail for Middle-earth.
The great wave
Míriel shows Galadriel a vision in the palantír: a vast wave drowning Númenor. It persuades her to sail for Middle-earth.
S1E4 The Great Wave · Khazad-dûm
Mithril
Elrond learns the Dwarves' secret: a new ore, mithril, found deep in the mines of Khazad-dûm.
Mithril
Elrond learns the Dwarves' secret: a new ore, mithril, found deep in the mines of Khazad-dûm.
S1E6 Udûn · Tirharad
Battle of Tirharad
The Southlanders hold the village against Adar's orcs until the Númenórean cavalry rides in.
Battle of Tirharad
The Southlanders hold the village against Adar's orcs until the Númenórean cavalry rides in.
S1E6 Udûn · The Southlands dam
The dam opens
Waldreg turns the sword-hilt in the dam's lock. Floodwater rushes through channels into the mountain.
The dam opens
Waldreg turns the sword-hilt in the dam's lock. Floodwater rushes through channels into the mountain.
S1E6 Udûn · Orodruin (Mount Doom)
The eruption
The mountain explodes. Fire and ash bury the Southlands, the birth of Mordor and Mount Doom.
The eruption
The mountain explodes. Fire and ash bury the Southlands, the birth of Mordor and Mount Doom.
S1E7 The Eye · Mordor (Adar’s stronghold)
Mordor is named
Adar calls his orcs to the burned land and gives it a new name: Mordor.
Mordor is named
Adar calls his orcs to the burned land and gives it a new name: Mordor.
S1E8 Alloyed · Eregion (Ost-in-Edhil)
The Three are forged
With mithril and Galadriel's dagger, Celebrimbor forges three Elven rings: Nenya, Vilya and Narya.
The Three are forged
With mithril and Galadriel's dagger, Celebrimbor forges three Elven rings: Nenya, Vilya and Narya.
S1E8 Alloyed · Eregion (Ost-in-Edhil)
Halbrand unmasked
Galadriel realises Halbrand is Sauron. He offers her a throne at his side; she refuses, and he leaves for Mordor.
Halbrand unmasked
Galadriel realises Halbrand is Sauron. He offers her a throne at his side; she refuses, and he leaves for Mordor.
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S1E8 Alloyed · Harfoot trails (Rhovanion)
The mystics defeated
Cornered by the three mystics, the Stranger finds his power and destroys them.
The mystics defeated
Cornered by the three mystics, the Stranger finds his power and destroys them.
S2E1 Elven Kings Under the Sky · Grey Havens (Mithlond)
The Rings are worn
Círdan, Galadriel and Gil-galad each take one of the Three, and Lindon's dying tree comes back to life.
The Rings are worn
Círdan, Galadriel and Gil-galad each take one of the Three, and Lindon's dying tree comes back to life.
S2E2 Where the Stars Are Strange · Eregion (Ost-in-Edhil)
Annatar
Turned away as Halbrand, Sauron returns to Celebrimbor in a new, radiant form: Annatar, the Lord of Gifts.
Annatar
Turned away as Halbrand, Sauron returns to Celebrimbor in a new, radiant form: Annatar, the Lord of Gifts.
S2E3 The Eagle and the Sceptre · Númenor
A new king
After an omen of falling eagles, Pharazôn takes the sceptre and becomes King of Númenor.
A new king
After an omen of falling eagles, Pharazôn takes the sceptre and becomes King of Númenor.
S2E4 Eldest · Barrow-downs (Tyrn Gorthad)
The Barrow-wights
On the road to Eregion, Elrond's company is attacked by the dead and wins by using the old kings' own blades.
The Barrow-wights
On the road to Eregion, Elrond's company is attacked by the dead and wins by using the old kings' own blades.
S2E4 Eldest · Tom Bombadil's house
Tom Bombadil
The Stranger is taken in by Tom Bombadil, who begins to teach him.
Tom Bombadil
The Stranger is taken in by Tom Bombadil, who begins to teach him.
S2E4 Eldest
Galadriel captured
Galadriel draws Adar's army away so the others can escape with Nenya, and is taken prisoner.
Galadriel captured
Galadriel draws Adar's army away so the others can escape with Nenya, and is taken prisoner.
S2E5 Halls of Stone · Khazad-dûm
A Ring for Durin
King Durin III puts on one of the Seven. Light returns to Khazad-dûm, but the ring stirs his greed.
A Ring for Durin
King Durin III puts on one of the Seven. Light returns to Khazad-dûm, but the ring stirs his greed.
S2E5 Halls of Stone · Doors of Durin
The Doors of Durin
Narvi unveils the great west gate of Khazad-dûm, a symbol of friendship between Dwarves and Elves.
The Doors of Durin
Narvi unveils the great west gate of Khazad-dûm, a symbol of friendship between Dwarves and Elves.
S2E6 Where Is He?
The siege begins
Adar's host surrounds Eregion while Celebrimbor, trapped in Annatar's illusion, sees nothing amiss.
The siege begins
Adar's host surrounds Eregion while Celebrimbor, trapped in Annatar's illusion, sees nothing amiss.
S2E7 Doomed to Die · Eregion (Ost-in-Edhil)
The Nine
Celebrimbor forges nine rings for Men, then finally sees through Annatar's deception.
The Nine
Celebrimbor forges nine rings for Men, then finally sees through Annatar's deception.
S2E7 Doomed to Die
Battle at the walls
Elrond's army arrives and Gil-galad leads a charge, but the Dwarves never come and the walls are breached.
Battle at the walls
Elrond's army arrives and Gil-galad leads a charge, but the Dwarves never come and the walls are breached.
S2E8 Shadow and Flame · Eregion (Ost-in-Edhil)
Celebrimbor's end
The Elven-smith warns Sauron that the Rings will be his downfall, and is killed.
Celebrimbor's end
The Elven-smith warns Sauron that the Rings will be his downfall, and is killed.
S2E8 Shadow and Flame · Khazad-dûm
Durin and the Balrog
King Durin III faces the Balrog in the deep and dies so his son can escape.
Durin and the Balrog
King Durin III faces the Balrog in the deep and dies so his son can escape.
S2E8 Shadow and Flame · The Rhûn desert
Gandalf
The Stranger defeats the Dark Wizard's attack and accepts a name: Gandalf.
Gandalf
The Stranger defeats the Dark Wizard's attack and accepts a name: Gandalf.
S2E8 Shadow and Flame · Imladris (the future Rivendell)
A hidden refuge
The surviving Elves gather in a hidden valley that will become Rivendell.
A hidden refuge
The surviving Elves gather in a hidden valley that will become Rivendell.
S2E8 Shadow and Flame · Pelargir
Kemen takes Pelargir
Pharazôn's son claims the town as a Númenórean outpost, and Isildur sails home.
Kemen takes Pelargir
Pharazôn's son claims the town as a Númenórean outpost, and Isildur sails home.