: In the Southlands, the elven soldier Arondir discovers a strange sickness infecting the local livestock and a ruined village, hinting that the "shadow" Galadriel fears is closer than anyone realizes. 💍 Themes & Production
The series premiere sets the stage for the Second Age, thousands of years before the events of The Hobbit . It opens with a beautifully narrated prologue by , explaining the fall of the Dark Lord Morgoth and the subsequent disappearance of his lieutenant, Sauron . : In the Southlands, the elven soldier Arondir
: We are introduced to the ancestors of Hobbits, a nomadic and secretive people. Nori Brandyfoot , a curious and adventure-seeking Harfoot, discovers a mysterious "Stranger" who falls from the sky in a flaming meteor. : We are introduced to the ancestors of
: Driven by the death of her brother, Finrod, Galadriel refuses to believe evil is truly gone. She leads a company of elves to the frozen wastes of Forodwaith in search of Sauron’s mark. She leads a company of elves to the
: Critics and fans alike have praised the show's massive production value, noting its "breathtaking" landscapes and "stunning" cinematography that rivals major motion pictures.