Galadriel and Halbrand pursue and capture Adar. During his interrogation, Adar reveals he is one of the Moriondor —elves corrupted by Morgoth to become the first Orcs—and claims to have "killed" Sauron. The Climax: The Birth of Mordor
The showrunners consulted with geologists to ensure the mechanics of the volcanic eruption (water meeting magma) were based on real-world physics. Galadriel and Halbrand pursue and capture Adar
This episode confirms the origin of the Uruks and depicts the catastrophic geomorphic event that defines the landscape of the Third Age. This episode confirms the origin of the Uruks
The surviving Southlanders retreat to their village to make a final stand. Despite Arondir and Bronwyn’s efforts, they are nearly overwhelmed until the Númenórean cavalry —led by Galadriel, Halbrand, and Queen Regent Míriel—arrives to turn the tide. The episode focuses entirely on the conflict in
The episode focuses entirely on the conflict in the Southlands, merging several major character arcs.