The fall of Eregion! Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker discuss the penultimate episode of season 2, including themes of deception and Adar's complex motivations. Plus, the significance of the new collection of Tolkien's poetry.

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Where is he? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason discuss the latest episode of Rings of Power, including Elendil's faith and defiance of Pharazon, Miriel's symbolic baptism; and Annatar's manipulation of Celebrimbor. Plus Hobbit Day!

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The best episode yet? Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason discuss Sauron's manipulation of Celebrimbor; the corruption and greed of King Durin; Pharazon's repression of the Numenor faithful; and Galadriel's enemy of her enemy.

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Tom, Ents, and wights, oh my! Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, and Thomas Salerno discuss the latest episode of Rings of Power and the introduction or return of thse figures from Lord of the Rings; plus the Elrond & Galadriel tension; and Theo's future.

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Season 2 of Rings of Power is here and Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker dive into the first three episodes, including Sauron's manipulations of Elves, Dwarves, and Men; Pharazon's scheme for power in Numenor; and the return of Isildur.

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On the cusp of Rings of Power season 2, Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason break down the final trailer and explore Galadriel's journey, Sauron's manipulations, the potential roles of Elrond, Dwarves, and Numenor, and Tom Bombadil.

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Continuing their exploration of The Silmarillion, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker discuss "The Return of the Noldor" and the themes of victory and loss, leadership, loyalty, and kinship and the pride of the Noldor.

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Rings of Power Season 2 is almost here and Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Mike Schramm preview the new season; their reflections on season 1; hopes and fears for the second; and the themes of friendship, loyalty, valor, and redemption that the show embraces.

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