THE RINGS OF POWER · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 2The Rings of Power S1E2 · Adrift
Galadriel meets Halbrand at sea as Elrond asks an old friend for help and the danger beneath the Southlands comes to light.
Where to watch Season 1 Episode 2
Open the official Season 1 listing and select Episode 2, “Adrift,” in the episode list.
Episode 2 recap
Spoilers for this episode follow.
A raft of survivors offers Galadriel temporary refuge before a sea creature breaks up the group. She and Halbrand are left to depend on one another. Elrond travels to Khazad-dûm for help building Celebrimbor’s forge, but first has to reckon with the years of Durin’s life that he missed. Nori and Poppy hide the Stranger, while Bronwyn and Theo confront an Orc and bring proof of the threat to their neighbors.
Ending explained
Theo’s broken sword reacts to his blood. Galadriel and Halbrand survive the storm and are spotted by another ship. The sea journey has brought an apparent ally into Galadriel’s orbit.
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