Adar

Episode aired Sep 9, 2022
TV-14
1h 9m

IMDb RATING

7.2/10

42K

YOUR RATING

Action Adventure Drama Fantasy

Arondir finds himself a captive. Galadriel and Halbrand explore a legendary kingdom. Elendil is given a new assignment. Nori faces the consequences.Arondir finds himself a captive. Galadriel and Halbrand explore a legendary kingdom. Elendil is given a new assignment. Nori faces the consequences.Arondir finds himself a captive. Galadriel and Halbrand explore a legendary kingdom. Elendil is given a new assignment. Nori faces the consequences.

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IMDb RATING

7.2/10

42K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
The painting Galadriel examines in the Númenórean Hall of Lore appears to depict Elrond's brother Elros, the first King of Númenor, with a beard, perhaps as a visual indicator of his choice to live as a Man. In J.R.R. Tolkien's writings, all human males with Elven ancestry, no matter how remote, are beardless. This means that Tolkien even imagined Elendil, Aragorn, Boromir and Faramir as beardless.

Goofs
Two actors credited in this episode's scroll are incorrectly listed. Robert Strange is miscredited as "Other Orc," but actually played the role of "Lurka." Edward Clendon, who actually played the role of "Other Orc" is miscredited as "Lurka."

Quotes
Poppy Proudfellow: What sense is it sticking your neck out for him any more than you already have?
Nori Brandyfoot: There's head-sense, Poppy, and there's heart-sense.
Poppy Proudfellow: There's common sense and nonsense. And if you're all out of the first, then you can borrow some of mine.
Nori Brandyfoot: Rather borrow some star charts out of that book instead. And you're gonna help me. Or would you rather I let slip to Malva it was you who put fireweed in her toe cream?

Crazy credits
"This production contains dialogue, characters, and places that were inspired by, though not contained in, the original source material."

Connections
Referenced in Pop Culture Crisis: Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 'Adar' Review (2022)

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Review

Featured review

8/10

Another Solid Entry.

I hope this episode wins more over to the show, as I felt it really got things moving story wise. The visuals and music really whisk you away and immerse the viewer in this vibrant world. That is something to behold, even if you don't like the story.

I enjoyed seeing Númenor, as well as other familiar characters from the history of Middle-Earth. The episode does a good job switching between storylines, and while there are a few moments where I thought it lagged or wasn't the best, it just delivers with each new scene.

The Harfoot's continue to be the heart of the story, and they very much have won me over with the character of Nori Brandyfoot. She's a kind, sweet, and curious person who wants to do the right thing.

There are some Orcs in this one, and I won't get into spoilers, but the scenes surrounding them were great. I loved seeing practical Orcs again, and not the terrible CGI ones from the Hobbit films. Bravo to The entire makeup and costume department. They most certainly will wins some awards for this.

Overall, and exciting episode with some more great word-building and some tender heartfelt moments that really shine out and remind me why I love Tolkien and his world.