The Rings of Power's Latest Episodes Axe Two Major Characters
A pair of shocking deaths has rocked the latest season of The Rings of Power, per TVLine.
In the fourth episode titled 'Gundabad,' the Elven archer Arondir meets a grim end. While on a mission to an Orc fortress with Galadriel, he is killed by a Nazgnagôl on Sauron's command. The outlet reports the killer is Theo, Bronwyn's son, now corrupted by one of Sauron's rings.
This follows another sudden departure earlier in the season. The character Eärien, Elendil's daughter, met her end in the second episode. After being exposed as a member of the pro-Elvish Faithful faction, she threw herself from a balcony.
Both characters were original creations for the series. Arondir's death was described by actor Ismael Cruz Córdova as a 'pure Tolkien fan-girling moment' given the iconic figures present. Eärien's exit was reportedly a surprise, as her role seemed set to grow.
The new season, which skipped ahead five years in the story, began streaming on Prime Video in November.
