7.3/1059,162 votes#1 - A Shadow of the Past
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/1/2022
Galadriel is disturbed by signs of an ancient evil’s return; Arondir makes an unsettling discovery; Elrond is presented with an intriguing new venture; Nori breaks the Harfoot community’s most deeply-held rule.
Director: J. A. Bayona
Writer: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay
7.3/1054,380 votes#2 - Adrift
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/1/2022
Galadriel finds a new ally; Elrond faces a cold reception from an old friend; Nori endeavors to help a Stranger; Arondir searches for answers while Bronwyn warns her people of a threat.
Director: J. A. Bayona
Writer: Gennifer Hutchison
7.2/1041,524 votes#3 - Adar
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/8/2022
Arondir finds himself a captive. Galadriel and Halbrand explore a legendary kingdom. Elendil is given a new assignment. Nori faces the consequences.
Director: Wayne Che Yip
Writer: Jason Cahill, Justin Doble
7.0/1035,500 votes#4 - The Great Wave
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/15/2022
Queen Regent Míriel’s faith is tested. Isildur finds himself at a crossroads. Elrond uncovers a secret. Arondir is given an ultimatum. Theo disobeys Bronwyn.
Director: Wayne Che Yip
Writer: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Stephany Folsom
6.7/1032,248 votes#5 - Partings
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/22/2022
Nori questions her instincts. Elrond struggles to stay true to his oath. Halbrand weighs his destiny. The Southlanders brace for attack.
Director: Wayne Che Yip
Writer: Justin Doble
8.1/1041,309 votes#6 - Udûn
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/29/2022
Adar and his army march on Ostirith.
Director: Charlotte Brändström
Writer: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Justin Doble, Nicholas Adams
6.6/1030,614 votes#7 - The Eye
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/6/2022
Survivors of a cataclysm try to find safety. The Harfoots confront evil. Durin is torn between friendship and duty. Adar considers a new name.
Director: Charlotte Brändström
Writer: Jason Cahill
7.7/1034,023 votes#8 - Alloyed
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/13/2022
New alliances are forged.
Director: Wayne Che Yip
Writer: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Gennifer Hutchison
The Best Episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 1
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Beginning in a time of relative peace, we follow an ensemble cast of characters as they confront the re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"A Shadow of the Past" is the best rated episode of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 59162 votes. Directed by J. A. Bayona and written by John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, it aired on 9/1/2022. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Adrift".