
Spoilers for The Rings of Power season 2, episode 8 follow.
After all the scheming and forging, Sauron stands at a crossroads during The Rings of Power season 2 finale. While he was able to significantly wound Galadriel and make off with the Nine Rings for Men, it's clear that the Dark Lord has plenty of work ahead of him if he wants to bring Middle-earth to heel.