THE RINGS OF POWER · SEASON 2 · EPISODE 8The Rings of Power S2E8 · Shadow and Flame
Eregion falls, a Balrog threatens Khazad-dûm, and Galadriel confronts Sauron over the Nine.
Where to watch Season 2 Episode 8
Open the official Season 2 listing and select Episode 8, “Shadow and Flame,” in the episode list.
Episode 8 recap
Spoilers for this episode follow.
Celebrimbor refuses to give Sauron what he wants and is killed. The Orcs turn on Adar, and Galadriel duels Sauron before throwing herself from a cliff to keep her own ring out of his hands. Sauron claims the Nine. Durin III confronts the Balrog after removing his ring, buying time for his son. In Rhûn, the Stranger chooses his friends over the Dark Wizard’s proposal and comes to know himself as Gandalf.
Ending explained
The Elves heal Galadriel and choose to stand against Sauron from their valley refuge. In Númenor, Elendil escapes with Narsil as Pharazôn targets the Faithful. The season leaves Sauron with the Nine and the surviving Elves preparing for a wider war.
Episode listing source · Prime Video’s official season page ↗