The Rings of Power Season 2 Ending Explained: What’s Next in the Battle for Middle-earth

This Lord of the Rings article contains spoilers for The Rings of Power. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power wraps up its second season in truly epic fashion, with an hour that features everything from the conclusion of the battle for the Elven stronghold of Eregion, to a long-awaited face-off between Sauron […]

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This Lord of the Rings article contains spoilers for The Rings of Power.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power wraps up its second season in truly epic fashion, with an hour that features everything from the conclusion of the battle for the Elven stronghold of Eregion, to a long-awaited face-off between Sauron and Galadriel, multiple character deaths, and an answer to one of the series’ biggest mysteries: who is the Stranger?

Much of the season 2 finale is about forging several of The Rings of Power’s most recognizable main characters into the figures of legend they will one day become. While each experiences some of the darkest moments we’ve seen in the series to date, the finale ultimately ends on a hopeful note, reminding viewers of one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s eternal thematic truths: only light can banish darkness, and it is in choosing to be that light—for the world, and one another—that we become strong enough to stand against that which threatens us. 

Here’s a rundown of the big reveals from the season 2 finale and what they might mean for where The Rings of Power season 3, with a few key tidbits from the show’s cast.