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Full spoilers follow forThe Rings of Powerseason 2’s finale andThe Lord of the Rings' many literary works.

Well, I’m here to give you answers but I’m not alone in doing so.

Galadriel desperately trying to fight off Sauron in The Rings of Power season 2 episode 8

Galadriel and Sauron engage in a pulsating showdown in the season 2 finale, but what else happens?

Consider this your final spoiler warning:do not proceed if you haven’t watched season 2 episode 8.

Bookmark this page, watch it, and then reload this article once you’re done.

Who dies in The Rings of Power season 2’s final episode?

An axe-wielding King Durin charges at the Balrog in The Rings of Power season 2 finale

King Durin III is the first of three main characters to die in the season 2 finale

Realizing (better late than never, eh?)

King Durin III, then, doesn’t survive the encounter.

So, there’s your confirmation: King Durin III is no more.

Celebrimbor impaled on a spear with arrows littering his body as Sauron looks in The Rings of Power season 2 finale

Celebrimbor meets a particularly sticky end in season 2 episode 8

Surprising no one, Celebrimbor also dies.

As depicted in J.R.R.

Will the corpse-parading scene be used in a future season?

Adar’s bloody corpse after being stabbed to death by his own orcs in The Rings of Power season 2 finale

You should’ve listened to Galadriel, Adar

I’ll have more to share shortly.

Adar is the final main character who won’t return post-season 2.

Talk about bad timing, Adar…

Glug, arguably Adar’s most trusted lieutenant, also dies.

The Stranger looks curiously at his new staff in The Rings of Power season 2 finale

The Stranger’s name is a stranger no more

What is The Stranger’s actual name in The Rings of Power season 2?

at, one ofThe Rings of Power’s biggest mysteries (and worst-kept secrets) has been solved.

Drum roll, yo.

Sauron looks down at his hands holding Feanor’s hammer in The Rings of Power season 2 finale

Sauron didn’t forge the legendary ring this season after all

The Stranger’s name is… Gandalf.

Well, those theories have been disproven by the revelation that The StrangerisGandalf.

That wasn’t the only thing Weyman teased, either.

Ciaran Hinds' unnamed wizard stands with his staff in The Rings of Power season 2

I’m still convinced this is a young version of Saruman

He hopes, though, that both things come to pass.

Hold on, why wasn’t the One Ring created in The Rings of Power season 2?

For what it’s worth, it seems like the One Ring will be crafted next season.

Elrond, Gil-galad, Galadriel, and Arondir standing on a cliff top looking at their elf forces in The Rings of Power season 2 finale

Is this our first glimpse at the iconic elven realm that Elrond establishes?

After all, Sauron is in possession of Feanor’s hammer i.e.

Clearly, all signs point towards Melkor’s successor getting his own Ring of Power next time around.

Who is The Dark Wizard in The Rings of Power season 2?

A screenshot of Elendil’s hands holding Narsil in The Rings of Power season 2 episode 8

Elendil acquires Middle-earth’s most legendary sword in season 2’s finale epsiode

Wait, did the elves discover Rivendell in The Rings of Power season 2 finale?

Now this one’s interesting.

It’s here where Galadriel recovers from the life-threatening wounds she sustained in her duel with Sauron.

A screenshot of Prince Durin, Disa, and Narvi looking at the dwarf rings in The Rings of Power season 2’s final episode

Sorry, the dwarven rings haven’t summoned a mid- or post-credits scene

But back to the matter at hand where do the elves seek refuge after Eregion is destroyed?

I guess we’ll wait for official confirmation next season, then!

What is Narsil in The Rings of Power season 2?

Galadriel looking ahead of her with Nenya back on her hand in The Rings of Power season 2 episode 8

Staring into the distance to see if there’s any news on a season 3 announcement like…

Middle-earth’s version of angels to their cause.

Is there a post-credits scene in The Rings of Power season 2 finale?

No, there isn’t a mid-credits or post-credits scene.

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Has The Rings of Power season 3 been greenlit?

However, when I asked showrunners J.D.

I’ll bring you news on that front as soon as Amazon has something to share.