THE RINGS OF POWER · SEASON 2 · EPISODE 4The Rings of Power S2E4 · Eldest
The Stranger meets Tom Bombadil while the search for a route to Eregion brings Galadriel closer to Adar.
Where to watch Season 2 Episode 4
Open the official Season 2 listing and select Episode 4, “Eldest,” in the episode list.
Episode 4 recap
Spoilers for this episode follow.
Tom gives the Stranger a glimpse of the kind of wizard he might become, while Nori and Poppy find shelter with the Stoors. In the Southlands, Isildur and Arondir look for Theo and encounter Ents angered by destruction of the trees. Estrid’s ties to Adar’s people deepen Isildur’s doubts. Elrond’s company encounters the Barrow-wights on the way to Eregion.
Ending explained
Galadriel gives Elrond her ring and stays behind to cover the company’s retreat. Her capture brings her face to face with Adar, who has his own reasons to fear Sauron.
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