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According to Screenrant, the demise of Adar, played by Sam Hazeldine (The War Below), in season two of The Rings of Power was pivotal throughout the series, leaving fans both shocked and satisfied. Viewers first saw the character in the first season’s third episode, originally played by Joseph Mawle (The Hallow), who led an army of orcs through Middle-Earth.
In a recent interview with Screenrant, director Charlotte Brändström (The Disappearance) and cinematographer Alex Disenhof (Captive State) shed light on the creative decisions behind Adar’s dark fate within the second season. Being an important role within the series, Adar was ultimately betrayed and killed by the orcs, who fell under the control of Sauron, played by Charlie Vickers (Medici).The interview is available to read below.
Charlotte Brändström: We actually mirrored something that we had done in the first season. There is a scene in episode 6, at the end of episode 6, there is a confrontation between Adar and Galadriel in the barn. It’s been quite a while, but we remember that, right? [Chuckles] That day, we went Dutch, completely Dutch, the whole scene. So, Alex saying, “It would be cool to just redo the same thing and to go Dutch again.”
Alex Disenhof: Yeah, it’s kind of a remembering how their relationship is, and it’s off balance. We knew that it was the final moment between them.
Charlotte Brändström: We knew he was going to die in that moment.
Alex Disenhof: Yeah, kind of a full-circle moment between them.
Adar’s role might not be over as viewers think, as the world of Middle-Earth is filled with magic, where anything is possible. According to Screenrant, McKay and Payne created a five-season plan for the acclaimed fantasy series, with season three not yet confirmed. The series will continue expanding the world of Middle-Earth and further delve into the characters’ attributes. The entire two seasons of The Rings of Power are available to stream on Prime Video.