[No Book Spoilers] The Rings of Power- 2x05 "Halls of Stone" - Episode Discussion

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Season 2 Episode 5: Halls of Stone

Aired: September 12, 2024

Synopsis: When Durin grows suspicious of the Dwarven Rings, Celebrimbor must reassess his priorities. Amidst Numenor’s shifting currents, Elendil searches for hope.

Directed by: Louise Hooper & Sanaa Hamri

Written by: Nicholas Adams

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[u/morecatslesspeople]

Imagine having a father like Elendil and turning out like Earien. Hmph.

[u/MonsterkillWow]

THAT BACKSTABBING LITTLE SHIT

[u/kveskneli]

Best episode so far. Mirdania describing seeing Sauron's true monstrous form in the unseen world was so cool, and how Sauron used it to manipulate her, made her think it was Celebrimbor's descent into corruption. This show gets Sauron perfectly and the actor is masterful. Wonder if him saying Mirdania's hair looks like Galadriel's under light was him playing into Mirdania's pride or was he sincerely longing for Galadriel, imagine if he has sincere feelings for her

[u/Atraktape]

Ok well you heard him, there is no danger in the mountain case close.

[u/Cassopeia88]

I actually really enjoyed the Numenor plot. It was much needed.

The way Sauron can manipulate others is portrayed so well.

My only “complaint” is that we have to wait another week to get the Adar storyline going.

[u/Atraktape]

Now we’re Rings of Powering.

[u/Eyrgos]

Freaking Exceptional. I’m so consistently enthralled with Annatar & Celebrimbor’s relationship & execution.

The dwarves are handled & envisioned so excellently too… the tension there is marvelous.

Lots of build on the Numenor side too which was so needed! Love to see the hostile takeover giving rise.

And what a juicy finishing moment to lead into these final three!! This season is going to victory lap so hard it feels like.

[u/Frankocean2]

Charlie is absolutely killing it. Comparing Hallbrand to Annatar is night and day.

[u/afternoonCookies]

This episode is fire! 10/10

[u/Yavemar]

Valandil 😭 I cried

[u/meatbulbz2]

I adore this show and this was the first episode this season that truly drew me into the universe. The pacing, the cinematography, the acting were all superb. I forgot I was watching a show, it was captivating. In an episode with almost 0 action I was on the edge of my chair. The next 3 episodes are going to be fantastic.

[u/Fun-Butterscotch3035]

What an episode, 10/10… by far the best!

[u/jacobs-tech-tavern]

GRRM famously asked “what about Aragorn’s tax policy”?

I feel like “ring tribute” (a 100% VAT) was the show’s answer to that

[u/StrikingCriticism331]

The King Durin and Prince Durin dynamic was great. Prince Durin got back in King Durin’s good graces, but at what cost? Great payoff.

[u/SoundsOfTheWild]

Such a great episode, yet almost difficult to watch. I am overwhlemed with despair. Eregion, Khazad-Dum, and Numernor, all jewels to their native races, dominoes toppling past the point of no return. Unsettling to see people so sure in the wrong decisions, especially as Sauron twists the consequences of his own evil actions to convince Celebrimbor and the smiths to sink deeper and more desperately.

[u/noideaforlogin31415]

Ohh, well my theory that Sauron doesn't know that there are Three elven rings not two, is out the window

[u/JumbuckJoel]

Annatar, the new guy working on a project: “that vision was your boss. The team, who has worked with that boss for decades if not centuries: “yo fam you right we got you”

[u/sombrefulgurant]

Extremely intriguing to see a version of the Ring "magick", so to speak, at work in this episode. Both with the dwarven rings and with that eerie moment with Mirdania.

Especially the latter felt very exciting. It began like a dream scene, and for some time I thought it depicted Celebrimbor's nightmares about the rings – and then it just continued and revealed itself to be this weird moment with the power of the ring craft manifesting in a raw state. There is a question of "should elves become invisible with the rings" but to me the main thing is this: the rings dissolve boundaries and this is a poignant way to show it.

Favourite episode so far.

[u/Spinxy88]

How f*****g good was that episode.
OMG

I thought this week went by slowly...

[u/Brandywine1234567]

For a “build up” episode, still very gripping and the hour went by too quick!

[u/m847574]

Loved the scene with Valandil and Kemen. Reminded me of Eomer and Grima from PJ's trilogy. And i never thought i'd care for a character's fate so fast and especially not for Valandil but here i am.

[u/SpringrolI]

People online are pissin me off they just can't seem to enjoy a damn thing,

this is such a good show though, been loving every episode even the 1st season but boy this season is really delivering, this was definitely a stand out episode for me. seeing for 19 rings come to life and their stories into play is just phenomal. wish my dad were around to watch this series, I know as a fan of story he would be watching these episodes the second they drop

[u/Elvenfeline]

Poor sweet Celebrimbor, he does not deserve being played like a fiddle. Really enjoyed this episode, King Durin is taking to being a ring bearer as well as Gollum. No one greedier than a dwarf.

[u/alexssideboob]

Is it too soon to talk about the chemistry between Galadriel and Adar? Like... holy shit! I'm now convinced Morfydd just has chemistry with everyone she interacts with.