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Sauron’s Big Problem Making The One Ring Confirmed By LOTR: Rings Of Power Showrunner
Warning: SPOILERS ahead for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, episode 5!The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerstar Trystan Gravelle has teased Pharazôn and Míriel’s power struggle as season 2 continues, hinting at what their conflict will hold. InThe Rings of Powerseason 2, episode 3, Pharazôn (Gravelle) usurped the throne of Númenor from Míriel (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), with episode 5 showing him ousting those still loyal to the former Queen Regent from her army. This resulted in the tragic death of Valandil (Alex Tarrant) when the new King’s son, Kemen (Leon Wadham) stabs him in the back during a raid on a religious shrine.
Speaking withScreen Rant, Gravelle explained howMíriel won’t be pleased by how Pharazôn runs Númenor asThe Rings of Powerseason 2 continues.The actor also hints that she’ll need to find a middle ground regarding her beliefs after the new king’s coup, something that could alter her character in episodes to come. Check out what Gravelle had to say below:
Well, I mean, I think she’s in for one hell of a time, isn’t she? Because it’s totally the opposite of the direction that I want to go in. So, there’s going to need to be a remodeling, I guess, of your vision and how you see Númenor going. It’s going to be quite bumpy for her. Because, obviously, we’re going to have to work on her, how she sees the world, and she’s not in a position right now just for her opinion to be absolute and for everybody to go along with it. So, she’s going to have to compromise a lot of her beliefs, and a lot of what she perceives as reality is going to change, I think, because of what happened, the rug pulling that happened.
What Gravelle’s Statement Means For Pharazôn & Míriel As Rings Of Power Continues
Pressure Is Starting To Build Across Númenor
One of Pharazôn’s core accusations against Míriel was her and her father’s use of the Elvishpalantirto govern the island nation, despite they distrust of Elves. This gave him the leeway he needed to take over, centeringThe Rings of Powerseason 2’s storyon the chaos he’s bringing to Númenor in his rule. Given Gravelle’s statement about the former Queen needing to compromise with his character,it seems she won’t be pursuing a hostile return to the throne.This aligns with her hope that peace can return to the island nation, something she’s been shown to value.
The Signs For Pharazôn’s Death In The Rings Of Power Couldn’t Be Clearer
Trouble is brewing in Númenor during The Rings of Power season 2, and the Amazon series is clearly setting the stage for Pharazôn’s death later on.
However,it’s unclear how the Faithful, disarmed soldiers like Elendil (Lloyd Owen) who remain loyal to Míriel, could impact potential power negotiations,especially after Valandil’s death. While a battle for the nation hasn’t been hinted at yet, tensions across the island have never been higher. Kemen’s actions could be the start of an important conflict, one that might begin when the former Queen decides to try and find a middle ground with Pharazôn. However, with his rule only just beginning, thecast ofThe Rings of Powerin Númenor could have plenty more hardships to experience before change happens.
Our Take On Pharazôn & Míriel’s Power Struggle In The Rings Of Power Season 2
It Seems Inevitable One Will Fall
The conflict between Pharazôn and Míriel sounds like it will take major steps beforeThe Rings of Powerseason 2 is over, potentially leading to a need for one of them to fall in order to save Númenor. Because his rule is already causing conflict in important places across the country, the new King could become a target of the Faithful following Valandil’s murder. If the former Queen does try to compromise as Gravelle hints at,then it could lead to a decision wherein taking power is the only option left to save her people.
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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.
