The Rings of Power season 2 is now already more than halfway through, and it seems danger is lurking around every corner. The latest episode takes no prisoners either as one of the darkest outings of the Lord of the Rings show yet. However, with so many storylines and characters to navigate, you’d be forgiven if you were a little confused about where we stand in all corners of Middle-earth.
Below, we break down all the major happenings in episode five, from what Annatar’s latest plan means to just how much danger Khazad-dûm is really in. Then there’s what’s going down in Numenor, which could have big implications on the rest of Middle-earth.
