The Rings of Power Season 1 Episode 5 Poppy’s Song Episode Guide written by the Hobbit on September 24th, 2022. This post contains affiliate links, you can find out more on our policies page or in the disclaimer at the bottom of the blog.
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Season 1 Episode 5 Guide– Poppy’s Song!
**SPOILERS INCLUDED**
Know Before You Watch the Poppy’s Song Episode
Show: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Episode: Episode 5- Partings
Episode 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 Reviews
Air Date: 9/23/2022
Streaming Service: Amazon Prime Video (Available to Amazon Prime Subscribers)
Length: 75 minutes
Rating: TV-14
Genre: Fantasy, Drama
Warnings: Explosions. This episode was a little slower and a little less violent over all. There was one implied killing of a young teen.
**SPOILERS INCLUDED**
Quick Season 1 Episode 5 of The Rings of Power Summary:
Numinor has pledged warriors, but things do not go smoothly as they prepare to go to Middle Earth. The Harfoots are on a massive moving adventure and we learn a little more about the Stranger. We hear Poppy’s song about wandering day. Durin and Elrond test their friendship at a dinner with the Elven high king. And the people of the southlands are given an impossible test.
Discussion Questions for S1 Ep5 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Poppy’s Song
- Did Gil-Galad or Elrond act more honorably? Why?
- The Southlanders are faced with a seemingly impossible decision. Why are they making the choices they are?
- What was the top scene for you emotionally in this episode?
- We are 5 episodes in. Which character are you most invested in?
Our Commentary on Season 1 Episode 5 of The Rings of Power: Poppy’s Song Episode
The Impossible Decision
We still do not know who Adar is (but do know he does not like being called Sauron). Some of the people go to follow him; others stay to fight. The decision they are faced with is difficult. Bronwyn has always been an outcast and as a leader she is literally facing down the death of everyone around her, including her son. Really enjoyed the small scene between Theo and Arondir.
Lots of Tolkien themes. All the heroes (or potential heroes) are conflicted, which fits into the world of The Simarillion quite well. A nice reference to LOTR.
The Stranger
Speaking of conflicted. Nori is very conflicted about the Stranger in this episode! And for good reason. And while we still do not know who the Stranger is- these bonds of friendship will likely pay out in future seasons.
Poppy’s Song in Season 1 Episode 5 of The Rings of Power
Listening to Poppy’s song was a highlight!!
“That not all who wonder or wander are lost.
No matter the sorrow
No matter the cost
That not all who wonder or wander are lost. “
If that sounds familiar it might be because “not all who wonder are lost” comes from “The Fellowship of the Ring”. Poppy’s song could be a precursor to something said thousands of years later.
Check out this fantastic cover by Rachel Hardy of Poppy’s Song from Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 1 Episode 5: Partings
Another Conflicted King
These were some of our favorite scenes from the episode! We find out that Gil-Galad wants mithril as he believes the elves are dying and it will save them. And he’s willing to do just about anything to get it, as we’ve seen already through him manipulating Elrond and even Galadriel. But Durin and Elrond work it out and we just really enjoy their scenes together. Which is also a great throwback to the bond between Gimli and Legolas in The Lord of the Rings.
On to War
This is where I am probably the least emotionally invested right now. Great sword scene with Galadriel. Isildur wins back his spot on the ships, but I think there’s good reason his dad questions his motivation. And his sister certainly doesn’t want them shipping off. Curious as to where that is going to go. The richest and seemingly most well off area in the second age is also the one with the murkiest motivation, the most greed, and a lot of backstabbing.
Check out our other episode guides for Episode 1, Episode 2, and Episode 3 of The Rings of Power
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