In Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 7, Elrond kisses Galadriel. It’s a moment that’ll be contentious, even among casual Lord of the Rings fans who know why that’s a bit icky – and it left one of the stars “shocked.” In the latest episode of Rings of Power , Adar takes Elrond back to his camp to negotiate a deal: if he gives him an Elven ring , he’ll use it to defeat Sauron and later retreat to Mordor with the Orcs, in exchange for Galadriel’s life.
Elrond refuses, so Adar tells him he’ll bring Galadriel’s head on a pike to the battlefield. Elrond asks if he can say goodbye, and after she tells him to win, he kisses her. Better yet, while the Orcs are distracted by their smooch, he slyly gives her the key to her handcuffs.
It’s all very romantic, and the swooning score does little to dissuade that fluttering feeling. However, there is a big reason why it’ll raise the eyebrows of Lord of the Rings readers. Elrond will eventually marry Celebrían.
.. Galadriel’s daughter (who should technically be around at this point in the story, but let’s not get into all that).
In an interview with Dexerto, Robert Aramayo (who plays Elrond in the series) addressed the kiss and admitted he was surprised when he read it in the script. “It shocked me, yeah, when I first read it. I was not expecting it at all,” he said.
“But at the same time, I think it’s a smart move from Elrond because it’s the last thing you would expect him to do in that tent, you know? R.