


But like Galadriel, he’s tested mightily by Adar first. Give it up for the King of the Southlands! After a mighty performance in the battle and a little help from Queen Regent Míriel, Halbrand’s people welcome him as their long-lost king.

Galadriel and Númenor to the rescue! Courtesy of Prime Video Halbrand “Perhaps your search for Morgoth’s successor should have ended in your own mirror.” The only thing stopping Galadriel from slitting Adar’s throat is Halbrand, who interrupts the interrogation at exactly the right time. “It would seem I’m not the only elf alive who’s been transformed by darkness,” he taunts. While interrogating Adar, she vows to eradicate “the scourge” of orc-kind-then Adar challenges her perspective mightily, forcing her to confront her inner lust for vengeance. I had to chuckle when Theo and Arondir, dazed and dazzled, watched her scythe through a mountain of orcs, with Theo wondering, “Who’s that?” Galadriel: what a woman!īut it’s not all guts and glory for our girl in fact, this week’s episode puts her through a serious dark night of the soul. Yes, dear reader, you guessed it: she’s stolen the best stunt work crown right out from under Arondir this week. charge into Tirharad on horseback like a cleansing fire-and even more thrilling to see Galadriel hanging ten out of her saddle, slaughtering orcs while fully upside down. Does High King Gil-galad know that she’s out here starting wars just weeks after he sacked her as the Commander of the Northern Armies and sent her packing to Valinor? It’s downright thrilling to see Galadriel & co. At six episodes into the eight-episode season, most of our characters are finally together in one place, with Commander Galadriel leading the Númenorean army into the Southlands. Come on: you knew that the Lady of Light would once again top our Olympic pyramid.
