The Worst Episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Isildur and an old friend reunite. Arondir grapples with change. Míriel faces rising opposition. Annatar counsels Celebrimbor.

Director: Charlotte Brändström, Louise Hooper

Writer: Helen Shang

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

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

The Stranger finds what he's been searching for. Arondir and Isildur search for Theo. Galadriel and Elrond walk into a trap.

Director: Louise Hooper, Sanaa Hamri

Writer: Glenise Mullins

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

Darkness falls over Khazad-dûm. Sauron and Galadriel each seek new allies. The Stranger and Harfoots encounter a growing threat.

Director: Charlotte Brändström, Louise Hooper

Writer: Jason Cahill

Galadriel considers a proposition. Elendil faces judgment. The Stranger finds himself at a crossroads. Sauron's plans bear fruit.

Director: Sanaa Hamri

Writer: Justin Doble

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

Sauron bargains with Adar. The Stranger and Nori venture into new lands. The Three Elven Rings face judgment.

Director: Charlotte Brändström

Writer: Gennifer Hutchison

When Durin grows suspicious of the Dwarven Rings, Celebrimbor must reassess his priorities. Amidst Númenor's shifting currents, Elendil searches for hope.

Director: Louise Hooper, Sanaa Hamri

Writer: Nicholas Adams

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

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

New alliances are forged.

Director: Wayne Che Yip

Writer: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Gennifer Hutchison

The free peoples of Middle-earth struggle against the forces of darkness.

Director: Charlotte Brändström

Writer: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay

Eregion's fate is decided.

Director: Charlotte Brändström

Writer: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Justin Doble

Adar and his army march on Ostirith.

Director: Charlotte Brändström

Writer: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Justin Doble, Nicholas Adams