LOTR: Rings Of Power Episode 7 Review
Rings of Power has already been greenlit for a second season, meaning it enters its final couple of episodes with the confidence of a show with more story to tell. With that in mind, Episode 7: «The Eye» sets the stage for the darkest moment in the franchise's history, while also giving the audience some strong character development.
Charlotte Brändström, who directed the incredible sixth episode, returns to the series to craft the haunting aftermath of her epic battle scene. Her grasp of visual storytelling and mastery of the fantasy genre remain key assets to the strength of her episodes.
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«The Eye» picks up moments after the massive emotional shift and shocking spectacle at the end of «Udûn.» Though the Númenórean army seemed to claim victory over Adar's forces, a simple act of subterfuge allowed the Uruk to enact his goals while captured. As a result, Adar is able to cause the eruption of Mount Doom, bathing the victorious army in pyroclastic ash. Many are killed in the disaster. Even more are left missing, including the notably important soldier Isildur, and though many fans know he has to survive, others were not so lucky. The eruption and the after-effects are some of the most striking visuals yet depicted in a series that has been glorious to look at since the beginning.
The eruption of Mount Doom leaves the heroes in shambles, but Galadriel leaps into action. As soldiers aid each other and try desperately to survive, Galadriel winds up escorting Bronwyn's son Theo across the dangerous territory. One of the benefits of an ensemble cast is getting to pair off characters from wildly different worlds and hear them interact. This is a staple of Tolkien's
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