Where the Shadows Lie: A Rings of Power Podcast
An analytical, fannish space for all things Rings of Power, with Kat and Wren.
Join us as we delve into the world-building, art and design, and character development of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. On this podcast, you'll find in-depth discussions of both canon and original characters, meta analyses of the show's thematic choices, and thoughtful engagement with the series' transformational choices, which often build on and interrogate the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Most of all, we hope our discussions inspire your own interpretations of the show and deepen your experience of the series’ content and themes, all while appreciating the artisans, performers, and crew whose labor has made this return to Middle-earth possible.
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Where the Shadows Lie: A Rings of Power Podcast
Ep. 16: Discussing The Rings of Power, "Doomed to Die"
What a moving episode of The Rings of Power. 2x07 "Doomed to Die" delivered in every way we were hoping and in some ways we weren't even expecting, from Charlotte Brändström's stunning battle direction to the excruciatingly beautiful emotional scenes. We tried (but failed) to get through this recording without weeping, diving into Celebrimbor's tragic victory over Annatar’s prison of illusions, Arondir's return to the action (and terrifying deathbait scene) and That Kiss. We also dig into Adar's complex relationship with Glûg, and say goodbye to Mirdania and Rían. Laugh and cry with us as we prepare for what's bound to be an epic and intense finale. You can find our takes wherever you catch pods!
Time Stamps:
00:00 - Introduction and First Takes
11:12 - Visual Feasts and Musical Moments
20:48 - Wonders of the World
29:03 - Arondir; Arondir and Galadriel
43:04 - Adar; Adar and Glûg
48:49 - Elrond and Adar; Elrond and Galadriel
1:00:22 - Celebrimbor and Sauron; Celebrimbor and Galadriel
1:11:03 - Mirdania and Rían
1:16:12 - Performance Awards
1:20:12 - Dialogue, Critiques, and Themes
1:26:06 - Questions and Speculations
1:33:27 - Outro