THE RINGS OF POWER SEASON 2 EPISODE 5 REACTION! 2x5 Breakdown and Review | Lord of the Rings

[@DrahcirsComicsandThings]

I really can't express how nice it is to always have you guys go into a show willing to see for what it is. Not setting out to find what's wrong with it - even when it is ultimately flawed in some way. It's why I've followed you all from the beginning of the G&S days and will continue too.

[@ryankwon8785]

Sauron saw the Dwarven Rings as a failure. It only made them greedy rather than corrupted under his control. Durin III showed some level of control but his greed went wild. This episode does well in showing why the dwarven lords kept their rings.

[@skarrin]

Sauron the Deceiver. There is only one word to accurately describe him - for all that he has endless names. The Deceiver. I adore this portrayal. Annatar is so finely crafted and finely portrayed - his malice has no boundaries.

[@Nexyyy7]

22:32 sauron never lies in the entire show, every dialogue he has is the truth but in a form that suits the situation, he is so well writen in this scene he has no choice but to lie but he quickly finds something to say to change it to the truth

[@mshanga89]

I’ve always enjoyed your videos guys, and it feels great watching ur reaction to this show brings back high school boarding when I first read the Tolkien books this part abt the dwarf really got to me. Not being able to be controlled by the rings but also being driven by them.

[@aprilshighfantasysoul5891]

For the reason Al-Pharazon became king - it was already a split Numenor where a lot of people were unhappy with Miriel's father (so therefore her), then she sent Numenor's army across the sea to a people no one in Numenor knew and a whole lot of them died on foreign lands, THEN it comes out that she was using the equivalent of tarot cards (in the eyes of those who don't follow the ways of the Valar) to decide the nation's future, so it was just a whole political storm of a LOT of nobles wanting to side with Pharazon, but not having quite enough of a catalyst to fully depose a leader right after a conflict (politically, nations usually keep the same leader during conflicts rather than changing them out mid-war). The eagle arriving and Pharazon's supporters interpreting that as a sign of approval for Pharazon (as vague omens can be interpreted any way you want them to be), is what really tipped everything over the edge and gave them 'legal' justification for changing rulers, so it wasn't that the eagle was the ONLY reason he became king, it was just the straw that tipped the scales.

[@grayden4138]

The time compression necessitates a lot of these plot accelerations but the narrative suffers for it because they'd have to show so much of it and a main reason why The Silmarillion really isn't filmable. With the the downfall of Numenor taking thousands of years in the book by this time the people are already this "rowdy" it just seems sudden in the show because narratively they chose to do it that way instead of starting off with a decades of unrest already in play. Doesn't help that Numenoreans do not appear to be long-lived unlike their book counterparts. Pharazon's political propaganda being directed towards anti-Elf sentiments, whereas in the books it's directed towards the resentment of being mortal and turning their backs on the Valar, feels forced and unnatural. Elves stopped going to Numenor eventually anyway and just let them be because Elves are kinda above it all, but it looks like Elves don't come to Numenor hardly at all in the show, but the Numenoreans are still salty towards them for....reasons?

[@unbowedqueen]

@@grayden4138stop complaining about stuff that they can’t help, because they don’t HAVE the rights to the Silmarillion so they can’t tell the story 1x1. Like use your brains and stop complaining.

[@aprilshighfantasysoul5891]

@@grayden4138 idk, I got all that from the show. Al-Pharazon explicitly talks about elves not needing to sleep in his anti-elf speech from s1 and in this episode, he talks about how upset he is that humans won't ever have immortality. I don't need everything spelled out for me from scene one in order to find the narrative compelling, so it's working just fine for me. Moving to a more secular government, becoming more isolationist, and being jealous of others' resources (in this case, elvish immortality) are just really basic motivations that I don't think they need to spend a whole lot of time explaining. They can (and have) SHOWN it and so can focus on the actual characters and narrative

[@sneb1886]

The rings enhance the wearers natural gifts. With the elves, this has been shown as their gift of foresight and healing so far. For the dwarves, the ability to listen to the mountain/rock.

[@samuraiko]

Loved seeing all three of you basically shouting "SCREW THAT GUY!" at Keman during the scene in the Valar's temple. (And for me, Elendil's my favorite character in the series, so I'm looking forward to seeing him move toward his destiny of later founding Gondor and Arnor in Middle-Earth.)

[@tjbfox769]

That was Adar's army of Orcs approaching Eregion, not Lindon. Glad you guys are loving the show! I loved Season 1 but season 2 is just soooooo great! Glad to support more reaction channels who are really into the show. Enough with the blind hate. Trolls need to f*ck off and be silent.

[@AntonioHernandez-oq1jv]

Super strong episode. Every scene was tight.

[@kptmaci4979]

cinematography in that numenor shrine scene was top tier. I really enjoyed it - it had some true lotr vibes with people at the edge of killing someone, backstabbing, shots were really good

[@grahamcrowley3022]

Celembrimbor slowly realising annatar is not the lord of gifts sent from valinor and he's nowhere to go and its about to get worse 😮

[@AngelaSealana]

It's pretty tragic.

[@nancyhayes9958]

I feel so sorry for Celibrimbor, and I’m really glad the show in’t portraying him as a clueless idiot. Granted, he’s started off clueless about Annatar, but I like that he’s pushing back. Sauron is just so OP, Celebrimbor doesn’t stand a chance.

[@kptmaci4979]

@@nancyhayes9958 yup, he is clearly realising what he had done but he is too far gone and doesnt know whats the best outcome could be. My favorite arc this season. Sauron is playing Celebrimbor masterfully

[@nancyhayes9958]

@@kptmaci4979 I love how Sauron lies with the truth. He's manipulating everyone. Interesting that Prince During doesn't trust him.

[@ultronemperor3525]

Best episode of the season. Charlie Vickers is amazing as Annatar

[@davidjones272]

The dwarves aren't immune to the corruption of the rings, but they are resistant to it. The rings don't fully corrupt them like they do men, but they do exacerbate their existing weaknesses; to give into greed and paranoia. The 3 rings were never touched by Sauron, so they aren't inherently evil or corrupting like the 7 or the 9. However because he advised in their creation he is able to influence their bearers through the 3, when he creates the master ring.

[@queerlybelovdd]

one of the things i love most about this show is how it's filling in the blanks for all these important but sidelined/downplayed stories. annatar + celebrimbor. the making of the rings of power. the corrupt politics of númenor. the formation of the shire as the official society of hobbits. everything with moria. it's so good and absolutely incredible to watch.

[@SilvershotStudios]

Any other refugees from the Reel Rejects reaction refreshing themselves with an actually happy to watch group?

[@danielleditto]

ugh so much this. It makes me so sad that so many reactors are being SO HARSH on this show and idk maybe it's my easily entertained nature, but I just do not understand most of the criticisms and feel like a lot of them are being sucked into the 'hate on it because its the thing to hate on' train.

[@icehawk86]

Yup!

[@aprilshighfantasysoul5891]

Honestly, after how they acted with The Acolyte, I haven't even given them a chance with Rings of Power. It feels like they go into the shows LOOKING for something to dislike in a very Cinema Sins nitpicky, purposely misunderstanding what's happening on screen/character motivations sort of way.

[@symonheiloguu]

It's a matter of getting views, if you talk badly about this show, you'll get more views. ​@@danielleditto

[@TheRealBillix]

@@symonheiloguuorcs feeding off hate… quite ironic I think😂

[@josargor8179]

when that woman saw sauron in his true form she was just looking at annatar.

[@emilymalloy4316]

Hector picking up on the Silvergifting ship?? We love to see it!

[@queerlybelovdd]

trust hector to pick up on the shipping vibes every time 🤣

[@geekyhive]

22:10 ADAM IS ALL OF US 🗣🗣🗣

[@shineetaemin]

There's thousands and thousands of years of story that is separate from the lord of the rings, with plenty of missing pieces but there's also a LOT to draw from and adapt. In lore, Annatar was hanging with Celebrimbor for hundreds of years, so even this is significantly condensed for the sake of the show!

[@geekyhive]

I GET Hector soooo much lol My ADHD brain cannot stop talking and making jokes while watching things! I know it can be annoying and do my best not to do it but it feels so good to see someone else watching something AND paying attention WHILE talking 😂

[@lordfoul6259]

I can see how Sauron will use Galadriel and Adar's temporary alliance to regain the trust of the orcs

[@monikahanus9183]

Aule's wife, Yavanna created the Hobbits. You guys crack me up. Always a joy to watch your reactions.

[@chrismillington2729]

Love it, keep em coming guy's, subscribed, D&D player from the early 80's for 13 years, LOTR, The Rings of Power. Warm's my heart. MMO player for the last 12 years, Ranger class. 61, young at heart 😁

[@nancyhayes9958]

LOL. The Saturday D&D game (also in the early to mid 80s) let me keep my sanity when I was going after my MA, even if I was studying Beowulf in Old English between melees.

[@TheService95]

The dwarfs was not corrupted by SAURON from the rings, they still got greedy and made their kingdoms fall faster

[@colindonnelly9121]

yeah the rings did not corrupt them it just let their greed run wild. And without the control of greed well I think we all know what happens especially in the Tolkien universe.

[@wisemoon40]

The dwarves were actually resistant to Sauron's attempts to control them. Tolkien says that the only negative effect the rings had on the Dwarves was that it exaggerated their love of treasure and made them greedy. But in the case of Moria/Khazad-dum, the greed itself led them to grief and ruin.

[@claudiabailey5302]

Just like to say gentleman that I find your 3 very refreshing and happy. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@m.i.n.k.y.m.o.o.]

This episode was dense & tense and I LOVED it!!! Ep 4&5 have been my favourite 💍

[@nancyhayes9958]

Mine are probably 2 and 5. I really liked the over-the-top Annatar reveal.

[@Kennia1998]

Oh my fav reactors are back❤ I only enjoy yours and blindwaves reaction. This episode was sooooo 👍

[@SilvershotStudios]

Eric from Blindwave is quickly becoming my comfort reactor

[@joec2104]

Best episode of the whole series so far👌

[@jasonmarbach]

Absolute masterpiece of an episode

[@yara5502]

What people dont´understand is that when we come in to the Númenórian story on this season Pharazón has already manipulated and created a wedge between the few people of the old ways the faithfuls, and Pharazón and his people´s elven hating ways, and as shown in this episode the faithfuls who practice the elven ways had to do hide it. So when the eagle showed up and he hijacked it, most people were all just waiting for him to take the power so they all went along with it. I trust the people who do this show because they have proved they have the knowledge and a plan with everything and they even said some things will not be revealed until the last episodes of the whole 5 seasons. I really enjoy this show.

[@abbymorganRIP]

I LOVE how much Agustin is enjoying this! :D

[@qcrew2938]

The elves are by far the most interesting part of this show..... I can't wait to see what happens

[@Halafas]

This episode was amazing.

[@immortal5626]

You guys must remember Sauron is literally THE master deceiver. Celembrimbor is actually doing well resisting him so long. So its not fair to calm him stupid.

[@darrinnoble]

ROP just keeps getting better. Now the board is set. I can't wait to see this outcome.

[@AtomicNiro]

People were complaining about Celebrimbor being TOO easily corrupted. But this episode shows that he was still somewhat resistant to Sauron, which makes his manipulation tactics look that much stronger.

[@joshjames582]

It's not so much that the Dwarves are immune to greed and corruption, but they're immune to Sauron's direct influence. Remember from the LOTR prologue, Sauron doesn't gain direct control over the other Rings of Power until he forges the One.

[@gracejackson6599]

Isildur is going to name one of his sons Valandil, honouring the friend of his that just died. He died thinking that Isildur was dead. AND MIND YOU! Isildur saved the life of this sewer rat (his name is Kemen) in SEASON 1! I ran away from my laptop when thay death happened. Cause i really thought he was foing to make it to the Last Alliance, fighting aside Elendil and Isildur. But here. We. Are.🥲💔

[@ahmedfouzan2018]

Favourite episode so far. It's becoming more and more interesting.

[@짝짝짝-v6o]

저는 한국인이고 톨킨의 작품을 좋아합니다 저는 여러분의 반응을 즐기고 항상 영상을 즐겁게 시청해주셔서 감사합니다 덕분에 잘 보고 있습니다😂❤

[@primal1233]

I really enjoyed this episode

[@AngelaSealana]

Cheers to enjoying this show 🥂

[@JeM130177]

Omg I had to pause to calm down I laughed so much at the “wanna get naked” comment 😂

[@gnpasco]

hector saying "oulez-vous coucher avec moi (ce soir)" in the reaction is amazing

[@nancyhayes9958]

“Are those two going to f***?l Thank you SO much for that mental image. I think that’s about the only thing Sauron DOESN’T do to Celebrimbor. Nasty mental images aside, I’m really enjoying your reaction to my favorite episode so far. I love how Sauron lies with the truth. That actor is having way too much fun. I like having Prince Durin and Disa in Elrond’s position of ring nay-sayers. I think the thing Disa saw is the critter that tried to eat Frodo before the Doors of Durin. I’m glad I’m not the only one who wants someone to kill Kemen. He’s a despicable little dog turd. I’m nominating him for the next one Sauron turns into warg kibble.

[@grayden4138]

The whole thing with the dwarves being created by Aule and not Iluvatar illustrated the difference between him and Morgoth, who wanted to create as well. Morgoth only ever wanted to create to control. Aule repented and explained to Illuvatar that he created the dwarves because he wanted things of his own to teach and that he was effectively mimicking Illuvatar the way a child does its father. Illuvatar then explained that Aule would have to command his creations at all times, to eat, to breathe, to think. Illuvatar accepted Aule's repentance and accepted the dwarves as the "children of his adoption", but noted that there would always be strife between them and Elves.

[@Leo619858]

I just realized at the end of this episode that I'm watching a disasterfest with numenor, khazandun, and eregion and I'm here for it lol😂😂

[@AnnaN-rn7ox]

Yeah, it's be cool to see an adaptation of Beren and Luthien. I'd also love to see Turin Turambar

[@nancyhayes9958]

Gondolin would also be cool. B&L is my favorite of the first age sagas.

[@thelodownshow313]

Great reaction. Thanks guys!

[@ahyesverygood1336]

If the orcs and elves are to fight alongside one another, I look forward to a slo-mo montage of the orcs showering under a waterfall and splashing about beforehand.

[@SFAutor]

Great episode. I love Durin. :) Getting ready for Episode 6 tomorrow morning. 🏹

[@alexisbk9576]

Amazing ep. I feel so bad for Elendil. Even though I’ve read The Silmarillion a few times, I am not quite sure where exactly this storyline will take us next and I love that! Also, Hector, Adam, and Agustin, we had a pipe burst in our house last night and it is has been a nightmare. We have this video looped all day while dealing with everything. Your commentary is both intellectual and funny. And we always love your Nacho Libre quotes! Thank you!

[@henrietta9206]

praying for endurance during such a time as this... and a good plumber! This too shall pass...stay patient💪🏻

[@alexisbk9576]

@@henrietta9206 Thank you! You’re so kind! I’m awkwardly standing around while plumbers are working on the mess right now lol

[@henrietta9206]

@@alexisbk9576 chin up; you've totally got this!🙂

[@eryniel95]

Sorry, but Silmarilion has the most awesome collection of epic stories: Tale of Beren and Luthien, Fall of Gondolin, Children of Turin, Fall of Numenor, Sauron's Ring. Each could fill out a 5 season show. Also, love they don´t present Celebrimbor as utterly stupid, he does push back on Annatar, he does have enough integrety to not follow his every word blindly, only… its Sauron he has to deal with, so…

[@legendswarble2845]

I'm honestly loving the depiction of an abusive relationship with Sauron and Celebrimbor. It really shows how that sort of manipulation works and how unstable it makes the victim. It's incredibly tragic and well done.

[@cschneidersurf1841]

22:10 Adam’s reaction was the same as mine. F that slimy worm in the show

[@Anam05Shaikh]

The way the effects started to show on Durin 3 already! And the manipulation on celebrimbor. Too good! This was wht i had been waiting for all this time for sauron to come around. The battle, action stuff we have been watching it since the films long but this!!! Woww! Next level psychological shit! What an actor Charlie is as sauron damnn👏🏻 Loved your reaction guys as always🙌🏻🤩

[@danieldunbar2956]

Fun episode!

[@Queen-fn4ly]

Great episode . I enjoyed it .. the second season is great❤

[@santinoaguilar8601]

Annatar is giving me major Loki vibes

[@nancyhayes9958]

Loki when he was still straight villain, charming and ruthless? Interesting comparison. Charlie Vickers is doing an amazing job of working both the charm and the malice. I hope the show doesn’t skimp on Sauron’s mind games in Numenor; it makes what he does in Eregion look like a weekend picnic.

[@henrietta9206]

"treat them mean, keep them keen" theres something seriously wrong with us gals that go for bad boys.

[@nancyhayes9958]

@@henrietta9206 They usually get to have more fun than the heroes.

[@henrietta9206]

@@nancyhayes9958 soooo true, that ⬆️⬆️😄

[@henrietta9206]

@@nancyhayes9958 *_soooo_* true, that⬆️⬆️😄

[@harisban6742]

18:13 😂😂😂 ( Hector's reaction )

[@Anam05Shaikh]

This was such a good episode!!!!🙌🏻 HANDS DOWN MY FAVOURITE ONE FROM THE ENTIRE SERIES!!!!

[@djoscartj]

LMAO! I heard the same thing as Hector during my original watch of this episode! 🤣 "Want to get nekkid?"

[@thewatchaholic]

One of the best episodes of the season in my opinion! ❤❤

[@yara5502]

Season 2 of this show is amazing!

[@SerenityValley84]

We know those dooooors!!! haha

[@bryansmith5727]

15:21 She's not the first being to see that realm. In the books, Gandalf states that the Elven Lords of Valinor could see into the unseen world. "And here in Rivendell there live still some of his chief foes: the Elven-wise, lords of the Eldar from beyond the furthest seas. They do not fear the Ringwraiths, for those who have dwelt in the Blessed Realm live at once in both worlds, and against both the Seen and the Unseen they have great power." Glorfindel, (not Arwen) saved a wounded Frodo from the Nazgul on the way to Rivendell, and Frodo sees his true form before escaping on Glorfindel's horse.

[@jibangkurbaishya221]

Season 2 Is Better Than Season 1 And Episode 1, 2 & 5 Are Best Episodes Of Season 2. But There Are Still Problems Like The Human (Numenor & Southlands), The Wizard And The Orcs Storylines Are Boring, The Best Aspect Of The Show Are Sauron, The Elves And The Dwarves Whenever There Is Sauron, Celebrimbor, King Durin, Prince Durin, Disa, Elrond, Gil Galad On The Screen It Suddenly Becomes Interesting. Even In The Silmarillion The MVP Of Second Age Are Sauron, The Rings Of Power And The Elves Specifically Celebrimbor So Whenever In The Show We Get To See Sauron Using His Manipulative And Deceptive Tactics On Celebrimbor, The Story Peaks, The Screenplay Peaks And The Music Peaks...

[@JeM130177]

I think with the rings, power is still power. They are not necessary evil rings like the One Ring, but give someone a certain level of power and they can be taken in by it. I’m not sure of the way the One Ring dominates or how the men in particular ended up as the Nazgûl working for Sauron, maybe this show will show us eventually, I’d like that. But the dwarves I think will have an element of destroying themselves…which I imagine is no doubt Sauron’s ideal scenario but not necessarily through devised evil. I also think in a show called Rings of Power very focused on these rings and Sauron’s influence…you have to ramp up the visualisation of it a little for sure. Even in the LOTR movies they ramp up the ring and I think they do a great job of it especially with Frodo who is less outwardly affected in the books until they get to Mordor then it ramps up to 11. But for example book Frodo never sends Sam away for fear of him taking the ring from him. Also book Faramir has zero want of it. (People get upset about them doing that to movie Faramir but I don’t think it was ever about him being taken in by the power of it, he wants to impress his father and show leadership….and the less favourable nature of Denethor is also mainly movie so…makes sense to give it consequences) The One Ring works in that sort of way “oh here look at all the things I could help you do….MWAHAHAHA NOW YOU’RE EVIL AND YOU DIDNT EVEN REALISE”. Even Boromir only wants it for the desire to help his people really. Movie Gandalf expresses he would have the desire to do good with the ring but it would bring bad out of him. Book Sam even briefly considers it based on “look how lovely my garden could be with this power” but does well to resist. It’s been a while since I’ve read them so am willing to be corrected on any of this but I love LOTR with my entire soul ok I’m not willfully ignorant please be nice to me 😂😂😂

[@EnterpriseGeek]

Great Episode, strong in line of Ep 1 and 2....Ep 3 and 4 were bit filler....but not unimportant.... Soo looking forward to Ep 6-8.... This Season ROCKS and could surpass House of the Dragons finally...which would be well deserved!

[@marjoe32]

For the Algorithm Gods

[@sionnach178]

Please, for the love of god, stop butchering my accent!! 😂 The Scottish accent is too difficult for most!

[@hectorminator]

I cannae help it

[@JR-gc7qy]

5:01 another silvergifting shipper has joined the party 😆

[@stephanl2409]

I pity those poor surface dwellers that are slaves to the sun...Now quickly make some holes to let the sun in we're starving here

[@bolchinsky]

i think sometimes you should take notes and chat at the end XD some important stuff its happening while talking about the previous scene

[@scottelement]

Any chance we’ll get some more of The Boys season 1 soon? 😊

[@tscarb]

Omg. How long was Hector frozen? 😂😂

[@olorin_19_34]

Hector is the kind of guy that comes with you to the movies and doesn't stop talking/commenting...bro eat your popcorn, drink your cola but let me watch!

[@jasonb6860]

@olorin_19_34 Reactors have to react. Sometimes that does lead to talking over key scenes. Hector might be a talkative viewer, or he might only be a talkative reactor. None can guess save those who know him.

[@unbowedqueen]

My type of guy tbh

[@Primogen16]

What would be the point of watching a reaction video in which the reactors don't comment on what they are watching?

[@DJHolte]

Brief commenting from reactors doesn't bother me, and in fact is the point of channels like this -- but yeah, Hector's comments are often very involved, and although he tries to start the comments during a quiet part where nothing is happening, the comments can be so long and involved that they all miss something important which comes up in the next scene. I know he is just trying to add good commentary -- a sentiment I appreciate -- but I guess I feel like it'd be better saved for the recap at the end. Even if it meant bringing up that part of the show's video again so he could better explain his point. Just my 2c, FWIW.

[@olorin_19_34]

@@Primogen16 They have to keep it short, I don't want to watch an analysis during the episode reaction. I want to see the spontaneous reaction and maybe a brief comment...that's all!

[@joeschmo9106]

😂😂😂

[@xarkos]

So, next episode we learn Disa's maiden name is Took, right? And a damn fool of one.