he Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 6 Recap by the Elf. This post contains affiliate links, you can find out more on our policies page or in the disclaimer at the bottom of the blog. 

**SPOILERS AHEAD**

The Rings of Power season 2 episode 6 recap is here. For episode 5, check here. It ends on a much more hopeful note than the last episode, but also foreboding. War is about to start and there are SO many things going on behind the scenes.

PS- did you know that at the end of the credits there is a ‘Behind the Scenes on The Rings of Power’ mini episode?

What happens at Eregion in The Rings of Power Season 2 episode 6 recap?

Lord Celebrimbor realizes that he has changed but believes he is well. But Annatar continues to manipulate him. Annatar assumes all ‘administrative’ power in Eregion and strips the other smiths of their duties. Celebrimbor hears the siege alarm and pushes past Annatar to go outside. But Annatar crafts a manipulated reality of peace and calm to trick Celebrimbor into crafting the rings urgently.

What happens to The Stranger, Nori, and Poppy in The Rings of Power Season 2 episode 6 recap?

Tom Bombadil brings the stranger down to a grove of dead trees and tells him that his staff is in it somewhere. That he must find it to save middle earth from both Sauron and the Stranger. But he has seen Nori in the fire and believes that he must leave to save her. Tom tells The Stranger that he must choose his path, and he can’t go backwards or come back.

Meanwhile, Nori is debating whether or not she should turn herself in. Poppy reminds her of the importance of their mission, and of The Stranger. Convincing her to stay the course. And Poppy and Nobody share a sweet moment where he tells her about his name and that he likes her.

What happens to the Dwarves in The Rings of Power Season 2 episode 6 recap?

King Durin rejects Annatar’s request for more Mithril. But not because he knows it is wrong like Prince Durin does. Because he knows that war is coming to Middle Earth and whatever army is clothed in Mithril is sure to win. Prince Durin asks the King to take off the ring and he blasts him across the room instead? Princess Disa begs the Prince to stand up with her against the extra mining or she fears the whole kingdom will be ruined.

Disa and Durin go down to the mine and she sings down an army of bats to scare off the first wave of miners. They decide to stand together to defy the kings command.

What happens on the road with the Orcs in The Rings of Power Season 2 episode 6 recap.

Adar tries to sway Galadriel into teaming up with him against Sauron. He shows her the reforged crown of Morgoth. She agrees to work with Adar to get rid of Sauron, but he just wants a little more information from her. Adar knows that the Elves will not let the Orcs live in peace even after Suaron is gone. He moves to attack Eregion.

Adar and Galadriel still DO NOT know that Sauron has changed forms now and is Annatar.

What happens in Numenor in The Rings of Power Season 2 episode 6 recap?

Pharazon puts Captain Elendil on trail and offers to set him free if he renounces his crimes and honors the new King. Earien begs he father to reconsider and to swallow his pride even bringing the Queen Regent down to pursuade him. She ends up taking his place. And walking into the sea after the seaworm has been summoned. They consider that to be the judgement of the Valor.

Discussion Questions for The Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 6:

-I can so relate to The Stranger at the beginning of the episode, when he asks Tom to just tell him what to do. I find myself often looking for an adultier adult to just tell me what to do. Who did you relate to the most in this episode?

-Who do you think The Stranger and the Dark Wizard are?

-What do you think Sauron’s plan is right now?

-What did you think of the sea trial?

Favorite Quotes from The Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 5

“Sooner or later he sees you… His eye bores a hole, and the rest of him slithers in. For a while he even lets you believe that his power is yours.” Adar on Sauron

“What am I to do? ‘Follow old Tom, for he will show you.'” The Stranger and Tom

“See this place is not just where we live. It’s our home”

“Few more than a rabbits dozen I suppose.” Nori

“Many that die deserve life, some that live deserve death. Who are you to give it to them?… There are times when one path becomes two and you must choose.” Tom Bombadil

“Sauron rises in the west, a dark wizard in the east. Every soul in Middle Earth is in peril. Will you abandon them to their doom? ‘She is my friend.’ Your friend, or your destiny?”

“The whole worlds gone mad my son. But it’s up to us to grip it by it’s throat.” King Durin

“Faith is not faith if it is not lived… I would rather die with a heart that is whole than one that is broken by cowardice.” Captain Elendil

-The Rings of Power Episode 6 Quotes

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