The Rings of Power Season 1 Finale Episode 8 Guide– Who is Sauron written by the Elf and the Hobbit on October 14th, 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 8 Guide
Rings of Power Finale: Who is Sauron?!
Season 1 Episode 8 Background Information
Show: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Episode: Season 1 Episode 8- Alloyed- The Finale
Air Date: 10/14/2022
Streaming Service: Amazon Prime Video (Available to Amazon Prime Subscribers)
Length: 1 hr 15 min
Rating: TV-14
Genre: Fantasy, Drama
Warnings: Some intense scenes with manipulation, fire, and dark imagery. Overall, if you have been handle the rest of the season, you should be good.
Quick Episode 8 of The Rings of Power Season 1 Finale Summary:
The ending episode of season 1 gives us several answers while setting up season 2. Do Poppy and Nori make it to the next stop? Something big happens in Numenor. We find out who Sauron is. Will the elves survive in Middle Earth? Many of the items that we have been building to all season get great build ups and reveals! There are a couple of places where deciding your future (choosing between good and evil) comes up. The temptation of power is there. Sacrifice for others- those are all very Tolkien themes.
3 Discussion Questions for The Rings of Power Season 1 Finale
1) Who did you think Sauron was? Were you right?
2) What has Galadriel learned over season 1? Has your opinion of her changed?
3) Why do you think Elrond and Galadriel decided not to bring up the contents of the scroll with the ring maker?
Our Commentary on Season 1 Episode 8- Alloyed- The Rings of Power Finale
Who is Sauron?! The Big Reveal from The Rings of Power Finale
We immediately are given two possibilities for Sauron in the first few minutes of the episode. Galadriel suspects that it may be Halbrand after hearing some of Sauron’s language come out of Celebrimbor. But then we are told by the Mystics that the Stranger is Sauron. So who is Sauron?!
**MAJOR SEASON ONE SPOILERS**
Galadriel confronts Halbrand, who reveals he is indeed Sauron. This leads to a very intense face off between Galadriel and Sauron, which leads to an offer for Galadriel to join Sauron. This is ultimately rejected, but not after some pretty intense and cruel mind games. This was a great reveal and the final scene is of Sauron walking towards an active volcano. MORDOR!
The Wizard on the Hill
The episode begins in a twist. The Dweller and companions reach the Stranger and bow down to him as Lord Sauron. Later in the episode, they realize they are wrong. The Stranger is an Istar (wizard). No name yet, but it is possibly implied to be Gandalf. He defeats the Dweller and companions and save Nori and crew. Nori later sets off on a journey with the Wizard, but the destination is not yet known.
The Forging of the Rings
Galadriel has the revelation that they must create three rings (for the Elven Kings, if you will). It is determined that something with strong powers and made up pure materials. It is then realized that the perfect item is Galadriel’s dagger, which belonged to her deceased brother. She agrees and the three rings are forged!
Closing Thoughts on The Rings of Power Season 1
Season one has stayed relatively close to canon other than the timeline, which is compressed (no House of the Dragon timeshifts). It has also apparently attracted a lot of people who are new to Tolkien or have very little knowledge beyond the films. Very well done to work on both levels. Overall, season 1 provuded a fun introduction to this world of the past and leaves us in a very exciting spot for season 2 and beyond!
We finally made it to the Rings of Power Season 1 Finale! What did you think? We’re excited for the Rings of Power season 2
Check out our other episode guides for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of The Rings of Power
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