In this episode of Epic Saga Society, Calvin and Carlos review Season 2 of The Rings of Power. They share their overall thoughts on the season, discuss their favorite scenes, and explore surprising elements of the season. They attempt to tackle the philosophical question of whether orcs have souls, drawing on lore from Tolkien's works to analyze the nature of orcs, their origins, and their ultimate fates.

On this bonus episode of the Epic Saga Society, Carlos and Calvin pay their respects to James Earl Jones and Maggie Smith, and discuss their impact on Star Wars and Harry Potter universes, respectively.

In this episode, Carlos and Calvin politely discuss the final episode of Rings of Power Season 2, even though they're on opposite sides of the Miriel/Pharazon debate. They provide context for the Balrogs, continue their exploration of the Annatar and Celebrimbor relationship, and wonder why Sauron is so obsessed with Galadriel. After a bad interaction with the Palantir, they reflect on the season as a whole and predictions for the show going forward. Hopefully, they'll figure out one day if Orcs really do have souls.

In this episode, Carlos and Calvin delve into the penultimate episode of Rings of Power Season 2, exploring the intricate dynamics between Celebrimbor and Annatar, the dark nature of Sauron, and the intense battles for Eregion. They reflect on the portrayal of elves and orcs in the series, while also discussing the fate of key characters and the implications of Sauron's manipulation.

In this episode of Epic Saga Society, Carlos and Calvin delve into of Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 6. They explore the manipulation of Celebrimbor by Sauron, the political dynamics in Numenor, and the implications of Adar's alliance with Galadriel.

In this episode, Carlos and Calvin discuss episode 5 of Rings of Power S2. They discuss the Dwarven Rings of Power, exploring their significance and the corruption they bring. They also discuss the political intrigue in Numenor, the concept of the unseen world, and Sauron's manipulative tactics. The episode concludes with a reflection on the emotional weight of Valandil's death and the overall impact of the episode.

In this episode, Carlos and Calvin discuss episode four of the Rings of Power S2. They recap the first live-action appearance of Tom Bombadil, gush over the Ents and Entwives, and touch on the type of magic that exists in the LOTR universe.

In this episode, Carlos and Calvin discuss episode three of Rings of Power S2. They start by recapping the episode, including Isildur's encounter with a spider lair and the funeral of the Numenorean king. They then delve into the controversial topic of orc breeding and whether orcs have souls. They also analyze the interactions between Durin, Dissa, and Celebrimbor, as well as the deceitful actions of Annatar (Sauron). Overall, they explore the complex themes of redemption, evil, and manipulation in the episode.