Agreed with everything said. Easily one of the strongest episodes and really focussed on the “power corrupts” element of story telling. These are always the parts of fantasy lore that I enjoy, when things are just about to go bad. Yes, heroes riding to the rescue is all very honourable but I find that descent into darkness the most interesting as already corrupt people find temptation too much
I'm hoping this will be the model for the show going forward. A small number of storylines per episode but significant progress and some strong dramatic scenes for each. I wasn't all that into Numenor last season but it is so much more engaging now.
Yes, I think this is the example of what the show can be. It capitalized on strong storylines and made previously weaker ones (Numenor) stronger with emotional connections to the characters.
This episode broke me right in half. Elendil is quickly shaping up to be my favorite character and as much as I hate seeing his countrymen turn against him it is so satisfying watching him throw a good punch.
I love Elendil so much too! My only complaint is that we haven't seen as much of him this season as I'd like! Hopefully we get more in the rest of the episodes
Agreed with everything said. Easily one of the strongest episodes and really focussed on the “power corrupts” element of story telling. These are always the parts of fantasy lore that I enjoy, when things are just about to go bad. Yes, heroes riding to the rescue is all very honourable but I find that descent into darkness the most interesting as already corrupt people find temptation too much
Really looking forward to what comes next
I'm hoping this will be the model for the show going forward. A small number of storylines per episode but significant progress and some strong dramatic scenes for each. I wasn't all that into Numenor last season but it is so much more engaging now.
Yes, I think this is the example of what the show can be. It capitalized on strong storylines and made previously weaker ones (Numenor) stronger with emotional connections to the characters.
Indeed, someone needs to punch Kemen
Repeatedly, if possible
This episode broke me right in half. Elendil is quickly shaping up to be my favorite character and as much as I hate seeing his countrymen turn against him it is so satisfying watching him throw a good punch.
I love Elendil so much too! My only complaint is that we haven't seen as much of him this season as I'd like! Hopefully we get more in the rest of the episodes