THE RINGS OF POWER · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 4The Rings of Power S1E4 · The Great Wave
Míriel weighs the danger of an alliance, while Arondir carries Adar’s ultimatum back to the Southlanders.
Where to watch Season 1 Episode 4
Open the official Season 1 listing and select Episode 4, “The Great Wave,” in the episode list.
Episode 4 recap
Spoilers for this episode follow.
A vision of Númenor consumed by a wave explains Míriel’s reluctance to welcome Galadriel’s mission. As the island debates what to do, Theo risks leaving the refuge to find food and draws the Orcs’ attention through the sword hilt. In Khazad-dûm, Elrond discovers the Dwarves’ work with mithril and promises to keep Durin’s confidence.
Ending explained
The falling leaves of Númenor’s White Tree lead Míriel to reconsider her decision to send Galadriel away. She backs an expedition to Middle-earth, giving the threatened Southlanders a chance of outside help.
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