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Molly Edwards

The Rings of Power season 2, episode 8 recap, Easter eggs, and ending explained: Sauron and Galadriel go head to head in an epic finale

Sauron as Annatar in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 trailer.

It's here: The Rings of Power season 2, episode 8 has arrived, and the finale has plenty to process. Last week's episode left us with Arondir's fate unclear, Adar victorious, Celebrimbor breaking down, and Galadriel on the run. 

This week, season 2 is brought to a thunderous close. There's plenty to dig into, and we've got the lowdown on all you need to know here, with a complete recap, all the Easter eggs from J.R.R. Tolkien's works, and your biggest questions about the ending answered. 

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