Summary
The Rings of Powerseason 2 will show a new side of Galadriel, butthe Prime Video series will struggle to match one iconic moment fromPeter Jackson’sLord of the Ringstrilogy. Galadriel sets out to find Sauron and stop him from rising to power inThe Rings of Powerseason 1. However, she inadvertently brings him closer to his goals. Halbrand’s betrayal hits Galadriel hard at theend ofThe Rings of Powerseason 1, and she’ll no doubt double down on her efforts to stop him in season 2.
Galadriel’s reasons for hunting Sauron will be even more personal inThe Rings of Powerseason 2, and that could lead to questionable choices on her part. Executive producer Lindsey Weber toldEmpire MagazinethatGaladriel will wear her Ring of Powerin season 2. We’ve seen how this can corrupt someone. Weber also revealed that season 2 will show a “different side” of Galadriel — something that could explain how she becomes the character we meet inJ.R.R. Tolkien’s books. But even ifThe Rings of Powermakes Galadriel darker,it may not top one greatLOTRmovie moment.
7 Tolkien Events Teased By LOTR: The Rings Of Power Season 2’s Trailer
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2’s teaser trailer hints that several exciting canon events will play out in the coming episodes.
The Rings Of Power Season 2’s Ring-Wearing Galadriel Can’t Match The Movies' Scary Scene
Cate Blanchett’s Scene Iconic Even With Outdated CG
Galadriel may be corrupted by her ring inThe Rings of Powerseason 2, butit’s unlikely this development will match her scariest scene fromThe Lord of the Ringsmovies. Frodo Baggins meets a much older version of Galadriel inThe Fellowship of the Ring,and he sees firsthand how the Rings of Power affect her. Cate Blanchett’s iteration of the character shows Frodo worrisome visions. She’s then consumed by a dark lust for power when she comes too close to the One Ring.
Galadriel may be corrupted by her ring inThe Rings of Powerseason 2, but it’s unlikely this development will match her scariest scene fromThe Lord of the Ringsmovies.
Blanchett’s performance makes this a standout moment from Jackson’sLord of the Ringstrilogy, even if the CG hasn’t aged spectacularly. It leaves an impression of Galadriel, even though she doesn’t appear much during Frodo’s journey. This scene is iconic, so it’ll be hard to top it inThe Rings of Powerseason 2. Even though Galadriel’s journey will set the stage for who she becomes in the Third Age, she’s got a long way to go before she gets there — and Morfydd Clark has big shoes to fill.
The Rings Of Power Must Still Show A Darker Side To Galadriel In Season 2
Even if Galadriel’s characterization inThe Rings of Powerseason 2 fails to live up to her iconicLord of the Ringsscene,the Prime Video series must show a darker side of her character. After everything she’s been through, it makes sense for Galadriel to change. And the Rings of Power’s influence on her should be explored, especially since we know how they affect her.
This is also how the Prime Video series can set up what she becomes. It’s necessary to depict this part of her character, but it remains to be seen ifThe Rings of Powercan live up to — or surpass —The Lord of the Ringsmovies.Doing so will be difficult, but perhaps the series will surprise us.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
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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.
