The Rings of Power Episode 7 Season 1 Guide written by the Elf on October 7th, 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.
Background Information on Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Episode 7
**SPOILERS INCLUDED**
Show: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Episode Title: The Eye
Air Date: 10/07/2022
Streaming Service: Amazon Prime Video
(Available to Amazon Prime Subscribers)
Length:
Rating: TV-14
Genre: Fantasy, Drama
Warnings: While this episode is less violent than the last, dealing with the fallout of the volcanic eruption is, at times, gruesome. And the story is generally a little more slow paced while setting up the finale.
**SPOILERS INCLUDED**
Quick Season 1 The Rings of Power Episode 7 Summary
The Southlanders won the war, but could not beat a volcanic explosion. In this episode we follow them dealing with the aftermath and recovering. They have to abandon the Southlands to save themselves. The elves and dwarves are struggling over coming to a deal about mithril even as Durin finds more of it in the mountain. And the Stranger saves the Harfoot’s yet again but they also part ways. Their good luck is scorched by new stangers.
Discussion Questions for The Rings of Power Episode 7
1) Does Durin’s father have a point, or is he being completely unreasonable?
2) What was the biggest surprise for you in this episode?
3) Were you expecting the Harfoot’s to come together and agree with Nori? Why or why not?
Our Commentary on The Rings of Power Episode 7: The Eye
The Harfoots Come Together:
This storyline was just heartwarming and grand. I love that the Harfoot’s all come together even after their encampment is burned. They acknowledge that they were wrong for punishing Nori and Poppy for helping the Stranger. I especially appreciated when Marigold said she supported the girls and was going to go with them on their quest. Still very curious who is searching for the Stranger.
The Southlands Burn:
Personally, I had forgotten that the Southlands were what we knew as Mordor before last weeks episode. And I did not expect that to happen so quickly. There is also a little bit of a different timeline revealed for Galadriel who it is revealed believes her husband is dead. The showrunners have said that they have left it ambiguous for a reason. But we see him in the original trilogy and The most recent movies– so it will be interesting to see when/if they reintroduce him anytime soon. Galadriel and Halbrand are off to seek the elves.
New Territories:
The Southlanders and few from Numenor who remain are headed for a new territory. And the queen regent has been injured and vows to return with even more troops. Elendil believes that his son is dead, when and how will Isildur return? Will he follow the Southlanders and help establish this new territory as part of a future family kingdom? And finally we find out that Theo is not the only one of his trio to survive. He, Bronwyn, and Arondir are finally all together.
I’m really curious where the finale is going to lead and how much of a cliffhanger it will be. And I will miss these weekly episodes. I was much more impressed with the first season than I hoped I would be. A fantastic edition to the Lord of the Rings fantasy realm.
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