Character Development Season 2 Character Relationships Themes Sauron Characters Plot Analysis Lore and Mythology Conflict Character Analysis Plot Twists Tolkien Lore Barrow-wights Lore Actors Plot Plot Elements Rings of Power Plot Developments Easter Eggs Character Deaths Canon Connections Themes of Evil Adaptation of Literature Khazad-dûm Female Empowerment Political Intrigue Conflict and War Mythical Creatures Plot Summary Lore References Episode Analysis Narrative Themes Action Sequences Cinematic Techniques Adar Balrog Season 2 Finale Future Seasons Character Arcs Magic and Artifacts Cast and Crew Premiere and Release Dates Siege of Eregion Production Design Elrond World-building Season 2 Expectations Istari Dark Wizard Speculation