Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Rings of Power season 2, episode 7.
Adar’s death inThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerwill likely come in an unexpected way, though one that is inherently more satisfying. Since season 1, Adar has been a primary element ofThe Rings of Power’s cast. Initially introduced as a villain to the likes of Arondir and Galadriel, Adar has slowly developed into someone who simply wants what is best for his Uruk children. As Adar is an originalcharacter inThe Rings of Power, the show has the freedom to develop him in whichever way the writers desire.
As ofThe Rings of Powerseason 2, episode 7, Adar was shown leading the Siege of Eregion, a major event inLord of the Rings’Second Age. For much of season 2,The Rings of Power’s timelinehas sped toward this conflict as the elves seek to free Celebrimbor from Sauron’s grasp and Adar wishes to kill his former master once and for all. Although the show is seemingly setting up Adar to have many conflicts inThe Rings of Powerepisode 8, his death may come from an unexpected source.
Why Adar’s Death Is Inevitable In The Rings Of Power
Adar Is Unlikely To Live For Much Longer
Unfortunately for the father of the Uruks, Adar seems to be first in the list of potentialcharacter deaths inThe Rings of Powerseason 2. The reason Adar’s death is so inevitable is primarily due to his status as an original character. Of course, original characters can be important inThe Rings of Power,but the show is evidently trying to stick to Tolkien’s overarching stories of the Second Age with only minimal changes.
The Real Reason Adar Insists On Being Called “Uruk,” Not “Orc,” In The Rings Of Power
In The Rings of Power season 2, Adar continues to insist orcs be called Uruks, leading to the question of why he is so dedicated to this.
As such,it is unlikely that Adar, or any other original characters, will make enough of an impact on the overarching story ofThe Rings of Power. While elements like Adar orchestrating the Siege of Eregion or Arondir helping to defeat Damrod are big moments, they are still footnotes in comparison to the overarching plot points written by Tolkien. This way, the original characters ofThe Rings of Powerdo not rob Tolkien’s stories or other characters of their weight. As a result, though, it seemingly gives characters like Adar a limited lifespan.
The Rings Of Power Season 2 Is Teasing The Orcs Turning On Adar
Adar’s Children Do Not All Agree With His Quest For Vengeance
With Adar’s inevitable death looming, it is worth exploring howThe Rings of Powerseason 2 has teased his demise will come. Many would assume that it would come at the hands of a major character like Galadriel, Arondir, or Sauron, yetThe Rings of Powerseason 2 has seeded the idea of Adar’s orcs turning against him. This began as early as the three-episode premiere when Adar told his children to prepare to march on Eregion in order to dispatch Sauron once and for all.
The orcs under his command began to question Adar, wondering whether going to war so quickly after fighting another was wise. This coincided with the inclusion of a baby orc inThe Rings of Power,slightly humanizing the typicalLord of the Ringsvillains with an element from Tolkien’s lore. Since then, the orcs have not been 100% on board with Adar’s plan to kill Sauro. This was evident in their looks of uncertainty as Galadriel shouted that attacking Eregion was what Sauron wanted and Adar unleashing Damrod without a second thought, knowing the troll would kill his own soldiers.
Why The Orcs Killing Adar Would Be More Fitting Than Sauron, Galadriel, Or Another Character Doing It
Adar’s Arc Would Be More Impactful If The Orcs Killed Him
Overall, Adar’s orcs killing him would be better than if he were to die at the hands of Galadriel. Sauron, Arondir, or any otherRings of Powercharacter. This way, Adar could be painted as much more of a tragic future. As alluded to, Adar is not a complete villain inThe Rings of Power. He has done evil things, butAdar is not the embodiment of darkness in the way Sauron or Morgoth are and instead wishes to give his children a home in which they can build their own lives free of servitude.
The Rings of Powerseason 2 is hinting at the orcs losing sight of Adar’s motives and killing him, likely with the reasoning that they assumed he was too hellbent on revenge against Sauron. If this came to pass, it would make Adar’s death more emotionally resonant than if he was killed by any of the aforementioned characters. The only other character whose story would benefit from killing Adar is Arondir, yetThe Rings of Powerseason 2, episode 7 showcased this conflict, with Arondir seemingly losing.
It could be revealed that Sauron knew the orcs would eventually betray Adar, leaving the dark lord to swoop in and take control of them and Mordor afterward…
Furthermore, Adar being killed by his orc children would benefit Sauron’s arc. Sauron is a master manipulator and needs an army after the Siege of Eregion. It could be revealed that Sauron knew the orcs would eventually betray Adar, leaving the dark lord to swoop in and take control of them and Mordor afterward, leading into the War of the Elves and Sauron. This all points to the orcs killing Adar being the best conclusion of his story inThe Rings of Power, one that could come sooner rather than later.
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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.
