The Rings of Powerseason 2 finds theperfect Galadriel replacementin Celebrimbor, andCharles Edwards' character restores the original point of Amazon’sLord of the Ringsshow. Galadriel is the focal point of many ofThe Rings of Powerseason 1’s storylines, and she unwittingly gets the closest to Sauron throughout its run. AfterThe Rings of Powerseason 1’s ending, she is wiser to theLord of the Ringsvillain’s corruption. Unfortunately, Celebrimbor replaces Galadriel as Sauron’s primary victim.
Posing as Annatar, Sauron manipulates Celebrimbor throughout season 2, pushing the Lord of Eregion to do his bidding. Sauron needs the smith to make the Rings of Power, and he ensures that Celebrimbor lets him close enough to corrupt them.The Elven smith is completely clueless about Annatar’s true identity, withThe Rings of Powerseason 2essentially repeating season 1’s Galadriel story. One might argue the second outing does a better job with Sauron’s devilry, as Galadriel’s replacement brings the story back to its central premise.
Celebrimbor’s Story In Season 2 Is The Rings Of Power’s Title Story
He’s The Smith Who Makes The Titular Rings
Galadriel’s relationship with Sauron — who she believes to be Halbrand at the time — is an important piece ofThe Rings of Power’s story. The build-up to his eventual betrayal marks a compelling start to theLord of the Ringsseries. However,Celebrimbor’s connection to Sauron brings the show back to its main premise. It’s fitting thatThe Rings of Powerseason 2 puts a much greater focus on Celebrimbor. After all, he’s the one who makes the Rings of Power. By concentrating on Sauron’s deception of the smith, the series centers its most important narrative.
Everything else that happens should spin out from their creation, setting the stage for the Third Age andThe Lord of the Rings.
TheLord of the Ringsshow is covering theSecond Age of Middle-earthas a whole, so it encompasses much more than the creation of the rings. But as the title suggests, the Rings of Power are the fundamental point of this series. Everything else that happens should spin out from their creation, setting the stage for the Third Age andThe Lord of the Rings.Although the Three are made during season 1, the rings feel like a less prominent part of its narrative.Placing Sauron’s attention on Celebrimbor fixes this, returning the show to its title story.
Celebrimbor Is The Character Who Makes The Rings Of Power’s Biggest Story Work
Getting Him Right Is Crucial & Charles Edwards Is Nailing It
Both Sauron and Celebrimbor are at the center ofThe Rings of Power’s biggest story, but the latter is the character who truly makes it work. Sauron may be the one pushing for the rings to be made, buthis plan wouldn’t succeed without Celebrimbor putting it into action. The smith’s talent and corruption are what facilitate Sauron’s rise to power, which is why theLord of the Ringsshow is playing up Celebrimbor as an individual character and in relation to theLord of the Ringsvillain.
Getting Celebrimbor right was crucial forThe Rings of Powerseason 2, and the series is doing a great job of capturing the smith’s nuances.
Getting Celebrimbor right was crucial forThe Rings of Powerseason 2, and the series is doing a great job of capturing the smith’s nuances. Edwards' performance is partly responsible for the show’s success, as he masterfully depicts the internal struggle happening within his character. He also balances Celebrimbor’s positive and negative qualities well, highlighting how both the desire to help those in Middle-earth and the smith’s pride factor into the creation of the rings. With solid writing and Edwards' acting,The Rings of Powernails its most important story.
Celebrimbor Is A Big Reason For The Rings Of Power Season 2’s Improvement
He Has One Of The Show’s Most Gripping Arcs
The Rings of Powerseason 2 is getting a much better reception than the first outing, andCelebrimbor is a huge reason for the series' improvement. In general, Amazon’sLord of the Ringsshow feels more focused and gripping in its second outing. But the increased attention on Celebrimbor is a highlight, as Edwards' character steals the show every time he appears in an episode. The deeper Celebrimbor falls into Sauron’s trickery, the more interesting he becomes. He feels both unpredictable and sympathetic, and Edwards conveys his turmoil well.
New episodes ofThe Rings of Powerseason 2 debut on Prime Video on Thursday at 3 a.m. ET.
Celebrimbor’s dynamic with Sauron is also one of the most riveting aspects ofThe Rings of Powerseason 2, and there’s no denying that Edwards and Charlie Vickers have fantastic chemistry. The two of them expertly capture the sense of foreboding that accompanies Sauron’s deception. Sauron’s relationship with Galadriel in season 1 is fascinating, but knowing who Sauron is makes his time with Celebrimbor even more mesmerizing.The Rings of Powerdepicts Celebrimbor’s downfall so believably that it’s almost difficult to look away.
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Set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power explores the forging of the iconic rings, the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron, and the epic events leading up to the stories in J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic novels. The series chronicles the creation of legendary characters and the historic alliances and rivalries that shape the fate of Middle-earth.
